Thailand Tips & articles

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  1. Thailand: which beach is right for you?

    10 February 2012

    It isn’t fair, really – there are over 200 countries around the globe and Thailand has managed to snag a...

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  2. Planning the perfect destination wedding

    09 February 2012

    Wedding gowns that cost more than a new car. Cheesy 1980s cover bands. Bland chicken dinners. Snarling mother-in-laws demanding you...

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  3. How to eat like a local

    19 January 2012

    A huge part of the travel experience is getting to know local traditions, history and culture. Happily, you can get in...

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  4. Going beyond pad thai

    19 January 2012

    There’s an entire universe of amazing dishes once you get beyond ‘pad thai’ and green curry, and for many visitors,...

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  5. Master the art of cooking like a local

    19 January 2012

    One of the best souvenirs you can bring back from a trip is some tasty dishes to share with your...

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  6. The world’s greatest guilty pleasures

    16 January 2012

    Everyone needs to indulge their vices every now and then. In this extract from Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2012,...

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  7. Tuk-tuk tips: hold on tight in Asia’s three-wheeled taxis

    08 December 2011

    Zipping through traffic in an adorable three-wheeled vehicle is a hallmark experience for many travellers in Asia and particularly in...

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  8. Top 10 spookiest buildings around the world

    17 October 2011

    Have you ever visited a building that gave you the creeps? These 10 buildings around the world are guaranteed to...

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  9. Where to go in December

    04 October 2011

    Only one month left for travelling in 2011! Not sure where to go? See what Lonely Planet Magazine suggests:Patagonia, ArgentinaTake...

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  10. Thailand: a little something for everyone

    10 August 2011

    Thailand is one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations, and with good reason – there’s so much to do...

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  11. Where to go in October

    01 August 2011

    Travelling in October? Consider one of these destinations from the experts at Lonely Planet Magazine:New EnglandThere are few better ways...

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  12. Buyer beware: 10 common travel scams

    11 July 2011

    While you’re often safer overseas than you are in your hometown, a few scams seem to pop up all over...

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  13. Thailand’s unexplored north

    20 June 2011

    Combining mountainous landscapes, cultural treasures and untouristed corners, Thailand’s no...

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  14. 3 ways to ruin your holiday in Thailand

    31 May 2011

    Despite bouts of civil unrest, 2010 was a banner year for Thailand in terms of tourism: nearly 16 million travelers...

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  15. Top 10 highlights of 10 great countries

    14 May 2011

    Want to get straight to the cream of 10 great destinations? Check out these top tens!1. Top 10 Croatian highlights...

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  16. Meat-free travel: vegetarian hits and misses

    29 April 2011

    Here’s our pick of the perfect destinations for the best food without a face – and three for vegetarians to...

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  17. Bangkok shopping: a Saturday at Chatuchak Market

    06 April 2011

    There are many things – some wonderful, some wayward – that bring visitors to Bangkok: the sumptuous Thai food; the...

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  18. 9 iconic sporting events

    22 March 2011

    The sporting world, with its heroes and symbols, is a massive travel draw. While major international events dominate world headlines,...

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  19. Short-break Bangkok: 3 tailored itineraries

    28 February 2011

    Passing through Bangkok? Even if it’s not the primary destination on your trip to Thailand, you won’t regret getting out...

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  20. A guide to the eateries of Thailand

    27 February 2011

    The first ráan khâo kaeng (rice & curry shop) to have been historically documented was a lean-to affair situated just outside...

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  21. Travel etiquette 101: body language

    26 February 2011

    You step over someone’s legs in Nepal and don’t even realize you’ve committed a grave social taboo! Although most locals...

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  22. A traveller’s guide to buying jade

    22 February 2011

    Valued throughout Asia for its beauty and elegance, jade is an especially desired keepsake for visitors to Taipei, which has...

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  23. Thailand for first-timers

    14 January 2011

    Thailand is lucky. It has the looks, the temperament and the attractions to capture the world’s imagination for an exotic...

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  24. Shawn Low’s travel picks for 2011

    30 December 2010

    Wondering what the new year will bring? Here’s the word on the ground from our Asia-Pacific travel editor, Shawn.Budget airlines...

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