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Thai guide ‘Patrick’ announced “You’ll have seven elephants for company today. They’re aged from 65 to 28 and are all female.” And as he finished outlining the schedule for our day, he adds “We’ve been seven months without visitors, and you are our first guests. Thank you for booking our…
At times, one wishes not to travel too far from the centre to explore the beauty of the countryside and Thailand is one of the many countries in which that is possible. Not too far from the country’s capital of Bangkok is the fascinating province of Ang Thong in central…
Has that feeling hit you yet? The tiring of large crowds. The non-stop flow of people from train to platform, to the concrete jungle our cities have been enslaved to? If you long to come closer to the magical properties nature has to offer, if you yearn for the freshness…
At times, all one wants to do, is to relax in the sun, surrounded by the luxury of a picture-perfect and marvellous white sandy beach. If this is done on an island of lush greenery and crystalline blue waters, then all the better. This month, HOT Magazine has the pleasure…
With Covid 19 shutting down international arrivals at Suvarnabhumi, Thailand’s International Airport, you would think the Real Estate Market in Hua Hin would be taking a big hit. The reality, though, Hua Hin has seen an explosion of property buyers, with most coming from Bangkok. After spending several months in…
Diamonds are marvelous things. They’ve been called a woman’s best friend. They’ve been sought after and coveted as objects of the most priceless value. They symbolize wealth, status, beauty, and longevity. As Shirley Bassey sang it, diamonds really are forever. This month’s hot getaway is beautiful, priceless, symbolic in all…
Sometimes one chooses to go to places, not because of the stereotypical appeal towards the white sandy beaches and the young coconut shells but because of the magnificent amalgamate of rich history. At these times, the perfect destination to vacation in gathers culture, strong fascinating tradition, enthralling history and great…
When thinking of Thailand, one generally thinks of ocean beaches and sipping on the iconic young coconuts with the small straw hats while overlooking the vastness of the sea. We often tend to overlook however, the fact that Thailand is a region that possesses one of the most ecologically diverse…
Just an hour and 40 minutes by plane from Bangkok is Penang, also known as the pearl of the orient, it is one of the most touristic locations of Malaysia. Penang Island is one of the main components of Penang State. The island’s alluring charms and unique attributes alongside its…
Koh Samui was once known as the ultimate backpacker’s haven but is now a world-class leisure destination for global travelers of every kind. About 473 km and ten hours south from Bangkok, Samui is the third largest island in Thailand. Surrounded by crystal blue waters, the island of Samui is…
As summer approaches, one dreams of sandy beaches and clear blue skies and the island of Phuket is precisely that. Often referred to as the Pearl of the Andaman, Phuket is Thailand’s largest island and one of the most popular destinations in the Kingdom for a holiday. Right now it…
Located in the Kui Buri District in the province of Prachuap Khiri Khan, Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park is Thailand’s first marine national park. This slice of paradise is filled with marshes, mangroves, mountains, farmland, beaches, islands, and tiny authentic villages on the western side of the Gulf of…
We’re dipping our toes in winter but one hardly thinks of Thailand and imagines cold, frost or even rainstorms. But don’t pack away your cozy sweaters just yet; Thailand does have its winter perks. From November through to February, the country finds itself in a perfect period just after the…
In comparison to the neighboring town of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai is far from its description as a sleepy provincial town. Close to the borders of Laos and Myanmar, the city is home to an incredible number of temples—from historic jeweled monuments to unusual contemporary artworks. Situated in the Golden…
Bordering Cambodia on the East, Chanthaburi Province in the North and the Gulf of Thailand in the South, Trat is a relatively quiet coastal province that has recently started to attract an international audience – and for good reason. Koh Chang is the third largest tropical island in Thailand and…
Picture this! Hundreds of boats at anchor. Two-masted Dhows from Arabia and India with their distinctive triangular sails, smaller local trading vessel from neighbouring Sumatra, and a vast Ming Dynasty fleet of varying sized junks. Boat riggings jangle and slap in the prevailing breeze. Bells toll. Smaller barges ferry cargo…