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Bangkok is a city that has grown a very big reputation for its malls and shopping centres. The wonderful thing about this, is that it has begun to satisfy the different types of demands, not for malls themselves, but more and more for mall styles. This month we check-in at…

Have you ever wanted to go to Venice without ever having to leave all the comforts of Thai life? If you’ve had such dreams, rest assured that dreams do come true, and that Bangkok is one of the places in which this could happen. A reproduction of Venice in Bangkok…

When you think of Thailand, Polo and Equestrian Sports don’t readily come to mind, but they should. In 2005 the Thai Polo and Equestrian Club opened with an outstanding facility that has made Thailand an international centre for equestrian & polo in Southeast Asia. Set on more than 2,000 rai…

There’s good news for: 1. Londoners who miss London. 2. People who want to go to London but don’t want to go through the ten hour flight business. 3. Anyone who wants to visit a wonderfully established community mall themed in the style of truly authentic English class. Located in…

This past August 28th saw the inauguration of one of Bangkok’s (and Thailand’s) most promising malls. With a total floor area of almost half a million square metres and set on 100 rai, this 14 billion baht mega project has again set out to implant the standard of super luxury…

This month’s Let’s Go takes us to a destination in central Thailand where you can partake in an array of wonderful and truly Thai activities. Lopburi is one of those places that allows you to explore some of the most authentically exotic facets that Thai culture has to offer. From…

Modern cities like Bangkok are amusing, recreational and exciting. But in addition, Bangkok equally offers you the inevitable chance to learn about its history and tradition as well as its vast influence in the architectonic scenario. Here is where conundrums and contradictions often take place. The dilemma of the average…

Thailand’s current population of domesticated elephants is about 2,700. After a precipitous decline from about 100,000 domesticated elephants in 1850, numbers are now stable. About 95% of Thai elephants are in private ownership, with the Thai Elephant Conservation Center’s 80 elephants being Thailand’s only government-owned elephants apart from a few…

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 wonderful amalgamate of rich history. At these times the perfect destination to vacation in gathers culture, strong fascinating tradition, enthralling history and great…

Vana Nava, Asia’s first Water Jungle is located just minutes from Hua Hin’s city center. With over 200,000 living species from across Thailand in its 20 Rai (3.2 hectares) the park truly feels like a Jungle. Combining state of the art technology and modern facilities with 19 very exciting rides…

If there is one thing that Thailand is uncontestably famous for, it is the beauty of its paradisiac beaches. Very few locations in the world have them in the way…

Colorful flowers brighten up the greys around every corner in Bangkok, but it’s not just because they look nice. Flowers play a pivotal role in the ancient Thai tradition…

Take a trip to Thailand’s Nan Province. Nan is both a quiet town and a tranquil province in Northern Thailand.

This month’s Hot Getaway takes us to Tha Song Yang in the province of Tak, quite a road trip at 15 hours from Hua Hin but it’s rustic beauty is stunning and worth the long drive. In Tha Song Yang you will find the Mae Moei National Park. The park…