Who are we? That's simple, its my family and we have all contributed to this travel guide.

When we first visited the Thai kingdom we fell in love with it.

We kept our own 'diaries' to record our many experiences.

We studied and learnt about Thai people and their culture.

Embraced the Thai way of life.

Walked on some of the Worlds greatest beaches.

We even opened a restaurant for local Thai people. This was our greatest challenge!

We have been travelling and living in Thailand for the past 18 years and have a wealth of knowledge that we love to share.

Before setting up home there, we have been on countless Thailand holidays in all points of the Thailand compass.

We are passionate about all thing Thai; read on to see why.

When you travel on a Thai holiday you will have your own unique memories. The Thai's are famous for their winning smiles, outstanding service and hospitality.

The country is amazing; there is so much to discover for the intrepid traveller.

To help you start your travel experience, this site is filled with common sense Thailand travel tips and a wealth of invaluable information to help you unravel some of the Kingdom's best kept secrets.

Check these out for just some of the things we love; then you may understand why we have now made it our home.

• Savouring the different healthy and tasty Thai recipes in all parts of the Kingdom


• Walking barefoot on many of the sun soaked beaches


• Farming and working rice fields in the central and northern areas


• Living in Bangkok and discovering some relatively undiscovered traditions and culture


• Thai Winters are comfortably warm and not too humid. We don’t miss the English winters at all


• Great shopping ........... and such fantastic value


• Massage! Yes you can get a relaxing massage to ease away the pains of the day and it will not break the bank; for example a full Thai body massage costs 300-600 Thai Baht and it is usually 1 to 1.5 hours


• Saving the best to last; The people are so friendly and welcoming, especially so in areas where there are very few tourists!

Our First Visit

After our first brief air conditioned taxi ride and we were in an air conditioned hotel.

We spent a total of 4 days in Bangkok, hopping from air conditioned shops to air conditioned offices via air conditioned taxis.

It could have been any city in the World so we ventured outside to see how the people really lived.

On our return journey we reflected on our voyage. We very struck by our new experiences.

Bangkok appeared to be completely chaotic as a first impression but after tuning in a few days later, you can see how it functions. Much to our surprise no-one seems to have road rage despite the constant menace that's caused by bad diving.

Above all, we were amazed how friendly and polite everyone was to us everywhere we went. In the short time we were there, we also had to try out some of those infamous Thai restaurants.

The Love Affair Continues!

Every visit left us with a new perspective and a new story to write about.

The final result is that we packed our bags and made our home in a town called Korat, about 3 hours drive from Bangkok.

The journey from our first visit to finally setting up home was a huge learning experience and the voyage of discovery has been memorable.

We have tried to grasp the best of both worlds from Asian and Western values without interfering with the Thai way of life. We never forget there are 65 Million Thais; it's their country and we are their guests.

If you are intending to become one of the millions of people who visit there each year please feel free to browse through our site so we can share our knowledge with you.

We are not the only people who can contribute to this site. So who are the other authors? It's actually YOU; the visitors to this site.

This is your chance to tell everyone about YOUR Thailand holidays as well as seeing other people's. We also love reading them.

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Thailand Blog Thailand Blog to show the latest updates on all aspects of Thailand, including Holidays, Travel Tips and living in Thailand

A Brief History of Thailand The history of Thailand, or its more recent roots can be traced back to the 11th Century when an there was and influx of Tai-Lao from Southern China.

Thailand Holidays My family are often asked "So which of your Thailand Holidays was your favourite?" I have lost count of the amount of Thailand holidays we have been on, but every one was a real treat!

Krabi Thailand Krabi Thailand is our favourite resort for combining great restaurants, stunning scenery and relaxing days out

Phuket Thailand Welcome to Phuket Thailand, a favourite tourist destination for millions of tourists for the last few decades.

Rayong Thailand Rayong Thailand was unknown territory to us until recently. After much deliberation (and because we could use our air miles) we stayed at the Novotel Rim Pae Rayong. Lucky us!

Rim Pae We were privileged to see these sunsets when we stayed at the Novotel Rim Pae Rayong. The hotel is ideally located on one of Rayong's more secluded beaches in Rim Pae Resort.

Chiang Mai Thailand If you are looking for culture then read our Chiang Mai Thailand Travel Guide. The city is the gateway to the north and a must for anyone who wants to explore Thailand's rich history.

Pictures of Thailand These pictures of Thailand are not just our favourites, they also contain some great photos sent in by our readers that really capture the escense of Thailand.

Thailand Climate If you don't consider the Thailand Climate patterns then you planned trip may not go the way you are expecting. It may not be the most prudent plan to spend a lot of time in a beach resort during the

Thailand Travel Tips Follow some very basic Thailand travel tips to ensure your holiday goes smoothly. Overlooking these basic guidelines may lead to problems that could easily be avoided.

More Thailand Travel Tips This list of Thailand travel tips is a guideline to keeping in favour with the locals or Thai Police. There are many aspects of Thai life that you will never need to consider if you are simply visitin

Thailand Airport Guide Suvarnabhumi is the latest and greatest Thailand airport and is now the main Gateway to Thailand. All major airports in Thailand now link to Suvarnabhumi.

Bangkok Discover everything you want to know about Bangkok, the city of angels. Its not only famous for its fantastic nightlife, you can also uncover a city of culture and history..

Patpong Bangkok Patpong Bangkok is named after a wealthy Chinese busiMany people have heard some stories of the Thailand sex industry, often involving Patpong Bangkok

Grand Palace Bangkok For sheer opulence you will be hard pressed to beat the Grand Palace Bangkok, this is the city's no.1 tourist attraction. The grounds are immaculate and the Thai temples are stunning.

Chao Phraya River Bangkok The life blood of Thailand's capital is the Chao Phraya River Bangkok. Not only is it a major tourist attraction but it is a home and place of work for many thousands of Thais.

Travel in Thailand Wherever you want to travel in Thailand; by road, rail, air or water, there is form of transport to meet your needs

Thailand Travel Visa A high percentage of tourists do not require a Thailand travel visa to visit the country, but it pays to be aware of the rules

Thailand Food Thailand food is affordable, very very tasty and the bonus is that it is extremely healthy!

Thailand Shopping Our favourite Thailand shopping experience is a trip to MBK in Bangkok; a huge eight story building 140,000 m² of independent retailers and shops.

Thai Festivals There are hundreds of Thai Festivals every year. The major events are Songkran (Thai New Year), everyone gets wet! The Kings Birthday and Loy Krathong

Thai Royal Family The Thais revere the Thai Royal Family and will not tolerate disrespect towards them. The current King (Rama IX) is the longest serving monarch in the World and has done great things for his country.

Living in Thailand If you have considered living in Thailand make sure you reseach thoroughly, This site contains information on thai Law, Real Estate, Thai people and basics of Thai language

Thailand Real Estate The Thailand real estate business has been growing on the back of Thailand's increasing popularity as a retirement destination. It is no wonder because property in Thailand is great value for money.

Visitors' Thailand Travel Stories Some fantastic Thailand travel stories from visitors from all over the World. Share your travel story here, our visitors would love to hear it.

Travel Safety By following some basic travel safety tips you will reduce your chances of any unfortunate mishaps. Thailand is still one of the safest countries in which you can travel freely despite what you may he

Tourist Scams For you own peace of mind, read this list of tourist scams so you can be aware of the most common tourist scams that occur in Thailand

Travel Site Links As part of our service we provide travel site links (via the link exchanges below) that compliment our theme of information about Thailand.

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Suvarnabhumi Airport The look and feel of Suvarnabhumi airport is very futuristic and despite the millions of passengers that travel through, it never feels too crowded as it does in some of the older airports.

Fried Thai Noodles Fried Thai Noodles are probably the most popular dish in Thailand, but you can tame down the chillies if you prefer it without the spice.

Thailand Site Map Thailand Travel Guide site map

Bangkok Skytrain The Bangkok Skytrain, also referred to as the BTS Skytrain (Bangkok Mass Transit System), is a welcome addition to Bangkok’s travel infrastructure

Koh Samui Thailand Koh Samui Thailand, has developed from a quiet ‘in the know’ Island paradise for back-packers, into one of the busiest tourist resorts in Thailand.

Thai Pork Mince Salad Thai Pork Mince Salad ( Laab-moo) is a great Thai snack that can be prepared and cooked in only 20 minutes, even quicker if you are organised! Eat with any type of rice.

Thailand Travel Alert For the latest Thailand Travel Alert and advice on staying safe in Thailand read these common send ideas.

Thai Chicken Fried Rice Thai Chicken Fried Rice is a Thai food recipe that is popular all over Thailand. The ingedients vary over different regions so its good to experiment and see where your taste buds take you

Thai Pork Noodle Salad Thai Pork Noodle Salad allows you to experiment with the type and texture of the pork. Some people prefer to use sliced Vietnamese pork sausage whereas others like the texture of pork mince

Thai Prawn Noodle Salad Thai Prawn Noodle Salad is another very simple and extremely popular staple meal in Thailand, especially where sea food is abundant.

Elephant Pictures We have met all the elephants in this collection of elephant pictures and they bring back memories of enjoyable days out. Just like the elephants, we will never forget!

Cars in Thailand dxfxdg

Bangkok Photographs No set of pictures of Thailand would be complete without some Bangkok photographs. These photos capture the essence of Thailand's capital city.

Thai Royal Celebration On the ThaiKing’s birthday it’s not just the Thai Royal Family that celebrate; the whole country comes out to join in. We were lucky enough to be in Phuket to see the parades.

Pattaya Thailand Welcome to Pattaya Thailand, a schizophrenic town torn between its fame as a sex tourist paradise and a desire to change its image as a more family friendly holiday destination.