Thailand

Got a trip to Thailand coming up? Check out the advice, stories and tips I can offer thanks to my several trips there, which have seen me visit the cities of Bangkok and Pattaya; the islands of Koh Mak, Koh Larn and Koh Sak; and participate in medical tourism in Thailand.

Train Travel from Laos to Thailand

Lumphini Park Orchid

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Taking the train from Vientiane to Bangkok (or vice-versa) is the cheapest and, indeed, the most relaxing way to bridge the gap between the capital cities of Laos and Thailand.

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Splurging at Bangkok’s Devarana Spa

Lotus petal bath at Devarana Spa

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If you feel the need to splurge while you travel in Bangkok, take the plunge at luxurious Devarana Spa in the city’s trendy Silom area.

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Ideas for Weekend Trips from Bangkok

Southeast Asia Travel Bangkok

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Taking a weekend trip from Bangkok to almost anywhere else in Southeast Asia is quicker and cheaper than you might think.

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Introducing Koh Mak, Thailand

KohMak

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Although Koh Mak is far from deserted, silence and tranquility are never more than a short walk or bike ride away.

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Thailand Travel Photos: Sovereign

Buddhist status at Rajprasong in Bangkok, Thailand

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For me, Thailand is less about the sand, surf and sleaze — and all about the fact that its people live their lives so differently (and in such a separate world) than any others I’ve seen during my travels.

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Bangkok’s Khao San Road

Khao San Road in Bangkok, Thailand

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Bangkok’s Khao San Road district is a popular choice for backpackers and budget travelers visiting the city. Still, it pays to consider the potential disadvantages of staying there before you book accommodation.

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Scam-Free Travel to Cambodia from Thailand

Monks in Siem Reap, Cambodia

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Avoid getting talked into scams in Bangkok and other places along the road to Cambodia to save yourself time, money and perhaps most importantly, your sanity.

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Tiffany’s Show in Pattaya, Thailand

Tiffany's Show in Pattaya, Thailand

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No matter your reason for visitng Pattaya, Thailand, you owe yourself an evening with the “ladies” of Tiffany’s Show.

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Sex Tourism in Pattaya, Thailand

Sex tourism in Pattaya, Thailand

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Although its popularity among foreign tourists is rising, an evening stroll along any of Pattaya, Thailand’s main boulevards reveals that a single industry above all others drives Thailand’s largest resort city: sex tourism.

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