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Thailand
Ornamental street signs of Thailand
Bangkok
View Bangkok from the King Power MahaNakhon Tower
The re-emergence of Bangkok Chinatown – get there before the metro does
Soi Ngam Dupli – The old backpacker neighbourhood of Bangkok
Dusit Thani Bangkok – The iconic modernist hotel that will soon be demolished
Visiting the aircraft graveyard of Bangkok
Malaysia Hotel – One of the original “Recommended by Lonely Planet” hotels in Bangkok
Bangkok vs Ho Chi Minh City – population size and other comparisons
Cafes in Bangkok to work from
Royal Barge Procession – Bangkok 2012
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai trip report – the provincial powerhouse of Southeast Asia
Bangkok to Chiang Mai by train – best train times to see some of the highlights of Thailand
Songkran in Chiang Mai – The worlds greatest water fight
52 inspiring Buddhist quotes and sayings on life
The joy of Yi Peng, 10000 Lantern Release Festival – Chiang Mai
Coffee Journey: A tour to a remote coffee village in Thailand
Cafes in Chiang Mai
Cost of living Thailand: Living in Chiang Mai for $505 a month
Koh Kradan
Koh Kradan – The tropical island paradise in Thailand you’ve been dreaming of
Koh Samui
Samui Airport – the airport that thinks it’s a resort
Ko Phayam
Ko Phayam Travel Guide – “like Pai, with a beach”
Mae Hong Son
The remote mountain magic of Mae Hong Son
Nakhon Ratchasima
The train that will transform Nakhon Ratchasima
Pai
Pai – The Shire of Thailand
Pattaya
Pattaya – The beach of Bangkok, and thoughts on retirement
Surat Thani
A day as an extra on the tsunami film, The Impossible
Thailand Train Travel
Getting the train in the troubled deep south of Thailand – Hat Yai to Sungai Kolok by train.
Bangkok to Trang by train, and onward connections to the Trang Islands
Bangkok to Chiang Mai by train
How to get from Bangkok to Vientiane by train
Kanchanaburi to Hua Hin by train (with a bonus stop at the tallest stupa in the world)
The train that will transform Nakhon Ratchasima
Maeklong market railway, Thailand – The train that goes through a market
Accommodation
Thailand hotels – Search for discount hotels in Thailand with lowest rates guaranteed.
Where to stay in Bangkok
Where to stay in Chiang Mai
Travel Guides
TourismThailand.org – The official site of Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Blogs
Thai Travel Blogs – Thai travel blogs and news by Bangkok-based travel blogger Richard Barrow.
Blog Posts
The cost of travel in Thailand – By travelfreak.net.
Tours
Thailand Tours – Tours and things to do hand-picked by Viator.
Gay Travel in Thailand – Out of Office specializes in luxury gay and lesbian travel in Thailand and around the world.
Volunteer
Volunteering Solutions – Short term opportunities for teaching, child care, conservation programs.
Visas
How to extend a 30 day Thailand visa in Bangkok
Food
Eating Thai Food – Thai street food and restaurants by Mark and Dwight, two friends who bonded over Thai food one day and have been photographing and devouring feasts together ever since.
Living in Thailand
Moving to Thailand – expatriatehealthcare.com with information on what you need to know before moving.
Health
Hospitals in Bangkok – An overview of the best private hospitals in Bangkok by renegadetravels.com.
Guide Books
Lonely Planet Thailand (Travel Guide)
Photos
Thailand Photo Gallery – My photo gallery of Thailand.
20 killer photos of Thailand – This photo post by Jeremy Scott Foster is an excellent overview of the best of Thailand, from the northern mountains to the southern beaches.
Insurance
World Nomads covers your health and travel belongings. Find out more about why travel insurance is a good idea.
Thailand Health Insurance – Health insurance geared especially for expatriates living in Thailand.
