Thailand
Known affectionately as The Land of Smiles, Thailand is one of the world’s most popular travel destinations, due in large part to its varied range of attractions and value for money. There are many popular beach-based island locations such as Phuket, Koh Samui, and some with spectacular coastal scenery such as Krabi and Phi Phi Island. Many are popular with backpackers, and Koh Phangan is famous for its full moon parties, whereas Koh Tao is renowned as the scuba Mecca for young travelers to earn their diving license.
Elsewhere, Chiang Mai in the north of the country is famed for historic temples, mountain scenery, hill tribe tours, and Thai cooking classes: Thai food is obviously one of the biggest attractions of the country too. Sukhothai and Ayutthaya are also famed for their historic temple and palace complexes. Then there is Bangkok, a busy travel hub and one of the world’s most famous and popular cities, home to the Thai Royal family and many of the country’s top cultural attractions. It is also famous for its adult nightlife, as is the nearby beach destination of Pattaya.
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Recent Thailand Articles
Dive Phuket or womens beach volleyball?
Are you planning a day trip diving holiday in Phuket? Take your family along as there will be lots for them to do with a Swatch FIVB beach volleyball women's tour taking place daily on Karon Beach from 3-8 Nov 09. Women from all over the world will be entertaining the...
Save US$71 On Scuba Explorer In The Similans
Last updated: 03 July 2012 Save up to US$ 71 per diver! Are you dreaming of a Thailand diving holiday? Board the Thailand Liveaboard MV Scuba Explorer to make your dream come true and get 5% off! MV Scuba Explorer is one of the most comfortable liveaboards in the...
Dive Koh Samui & Act on Climate Day 24 Oct 09
Thailand diving season is just around the corner. Anyone who has dived the ocean surrounding Koh Samui Island will appreciate the biodiversity in Thai waters and value the continued health of their oceans, coral reefs and marine life. So, here's an interesting idea:...
Phuket Sea Rescue Just Got Better
Phuket is going all out to keep you safe on your next liveaboard holiday in Thailand. The Andaman Sea Rescue Service (ASRS) has been awarded 18 million baht in a Cabinet ruling to improve safety along the Andaman Coast. The ASRS will use the extra funding to purchase...
Dugong Dies Trying to Escape Trawling Net
The body of a 40-year old female dugong was found dead off the coast of Trang last week. A sad and unnecessary incident to occur in this otherwise beautiful diving destination. Phuket marine biologists were concerned enough to undertake an 8-hour autopsy to ascertain...
Green Energy in the pipeline for Phuket
In another small foot-up for Thailand's environment, Phuket's Provincial Energy Office has announced plans to build wind turbines to compliment Phuket's energy needs. This was announced at an alternative energy seminar held in Phuket last week, reports the Phuket...
Special Photo Workshop on Panunee
Dive The World is calling all underwater photography enthusiasts for a special dive trip aboard MV Panunee that will focus on photography while exploring the idyllic dive spots of the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock. That's right, hard core and unlimited diving is...
20% off Early Bird Thailand / Myanmar Liveaboards
As the liveaboard industry gears up on the approach to Thailand's liveaboard high season, Dive The World has their proverbial ear to the ground listing for early bird specials tweeting. And this is what we're hearing: the sweet sound of a 20% discount aboard MV Sai...
Phuket Says No to Plastic Bags
In an effort to reduce the waste being contributed to its landfills, Phuket is shunning the plastic bag in favour of canvas shopping bags. Phuket current generates a staggering 540 tonnes of waste every day. The island, however, is equipped with just 1 incinerator...