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Thailand: Koh Samui

Thailand’s third-largest island (roughly the size of Martha’s Vineyard) has gorgeous white beaches and clear, warm seas.
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Thailand

Roughly the size of France, Thailand has all the ingredients of a great trip: mountains, jungles, cities, beaches and, of course, delicious food.
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Thailand: Phuket

The Thai island’s more glamorous, more grown-up side is quickly coming into its own.
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Thailand: Bangkok

Bangkok is one of Asia's most complex capitals, with incredible historic sights, a diverse food scene and welcoming locals.
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Thailand: Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai means “a million rice field kingdom,” and those who travel beyond the city to the lush outlying province understand its meaning.
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Thailand: Bangkok: What to See & Do: Family Friendly: Joe Louis Theatre

Marina Tan, who recently traveled to Thailand and wrote about her memorable three-day visit at Elephantstay, recommends this unique puppet theater: “A friend who is based in Bangkok told us...
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Thailand: Bangkok: What to See & Do: Museums & Galleries: Jim Thompson House

“Not only do you have beautiful things, but what is rare, you have arranged them with faultless taste,” wrote Somerset Maugham in a letter to Jim Thompson, whose former home...
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Thailand: Bangkok: What to See & Do: Sights: Grand Palace

Plan to spend at least a half day exploring the Grand Palace, a sprawling complex that was the official residence of the king of Thailand from the 18th to the...
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Thailand: Bangkok: What's New: 2009: Update

The political events in the last year have shown tears in the seemingly solid fabric of Thailand, a country that precariously balances between an ultra-modern and ultra-traditional world view. The...
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Thailand: Koh Samui: Introduction: Overview

Thailand’s third-largest island (roughly the size of Martha’s Vineyard) was not discovered by Western travelers until the 1970s, when wellness seekers came to practice yoga and meditation, transforming Koh Samui...
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Thailand: Chiang Mai: Where to Stay: Luxury: Four Seasons Chiang Mai

Vibe: Lush, local experience, serene At a Glance: A stunning and peaceful retreat, with pavilions, villas and private residences respectfully built among the rice fields. The Four Seasons Chiang Mai...
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Thailand: Chiang Mai: Introduction: Overview

After a few days in the pulsing coming-of-age city of Bangkok, with its constant traffic jams, urban noise and overgrown malls, touching down in Chiang Mai is an instant breath...
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Thailand: Bangkok: What's New

2011: Bangkok Update For weeks leading up to my southeast Asia trip, which kicked off in Hong Kong, I had become a flood junkie, reading anything I could get my...
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Giving Back: People: Breaking the Cycle: Child Abuse in Thailand

You don’t have to stray too far off the beaten path in Bangkok (or Phuket or or Pattaya, for that matter) to witness the dark side of the so-called Land...
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Green/Eco: People: An Elephant Program in Thailand

Indagare member Marina Tan visited Thailand in July and spent three days at Elephant Stay (www.elephantstay.com), a non-profit that works with retired elephants, as well as funds and oversees a...
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Ask Advice:Questions and Answers: Wonderful Bangkok/Thailand Guide

If anyone needs a great guide for Bangkok and other parts of Thailand, for the past few trips I have used Kampol Nahok, who’s nickname is Joom. His English is...
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Ask Advice:Questions and Answers: Phillipines

A word about safety in the Philippines from Absolute Travel, a travel outfitter that has done wonderful trips for our members. “The safety of our clients is, obviously, of the...
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Ask Advice:Questions and Answers: Singapore and Outside Bangkok

For Bangkok, the following are some side trip suggestions from the Oriental’s concierge: 1) Phra Nakorn Si Ayutthaya or Ayudhya Province for picturesque ruins of the ancient city and the...
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Ask Advice:Questions and Answers: Singapore and Outside Bangkok

From Somsri Hansirisawasdi and Camilla Russell from the Oriental, Bangkok: “For an hour getaway outside Bangkok, we recommend either traveling to Khao Yai National Park or to Pattaya. The former...
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Discussion Boards:Destinations: Angkor Wat current status

Has anyone been to Angkor Wat recently? We are planning a February trip to Thailand, wanted to see Angkor Wat, but I hear there is a big and disruptive project...
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Discussion Boards:General Information: Mandarin Chiang Mai

This is truly Shangri-La – a fantasy of woodwork, antiques, and serenity. I had the most incredible watsu massage in the glorious spa. I hated the long trip to Thailand...
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Ask Advice:Questions and Answers: India for a young family

India is really not great for kids. It’s a dynamic and riveting destination with so much to offer, but we recommend waiting until your kids are teenagers for the best...
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