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When to Go

Thailand has two climatic regions: tropical savanna in the northern regions and tropical rain forest...

Eat Like a Local

Thailand's borders have at times included parts of Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), and Laos, and all these...

One Night in Bangkok

Bangkok is rapidly establishing itself as Asia's capital of cool, with excellent live music, jazz-and-blues...

Muay Thai, the Sport of Kings

Thais are every bit as passionate about their national sport as Americans are about baseball. Though...

Bargaining for Bargains

Even if you've honed your bargaining skills in other countries, you might still come up empty-handed...

Roaming the Waterways

Krung Thep used to be known as the Venice of the East, but many of the klongs (canals) that once distinguished...

The Monarchy

Thailand became a constitutional monarchy after a bloodless coup in 1932. The current king, His Majesty...

Dinner Cruises

Though they're definitely a very touristy endeavor, lunch or dinner cruises on the Chao Phraya River...

Cooking Classes

Some of the best dining is done in a Thai cooking class. You won't be an expert even after a five-day...

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