Twenty things that will shock first-time visitors to Thailand
Thailand is well known as a tourist magnet, but some things will surprise you when you first visit.
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Beyond Phuket: Six of the best lesser-known Thai islands
The names may not ring a bell, but these islands have their own special attractions.
Why Thai food tastes better in Thailand than anywhere else
Anyone who cooks knows that even one ingredient, however small, can make or break a recipe.
Thailand's Songkran Festival is a must-do experience
Songkran is Thailand's biggest yearly festival, and the world's biggest water fight.
Swissotel Resort Phuket review, Thailand
A solid four-star hotel with friendly, efficient service, aimed squarely at families.
What it's like to eat at Asia's best restaurant
Taste, texture and visual sensations at a fine diner.
Should I stay in a hotel or B&B; in Bangkok?
Sometimes a hotel is still the best option.
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While mountains, rivers and lush green rice fields dominate the north, to its centre, Buddhist monks in saffron-coloured robes sashay through glittering temples barely visible atop misty mountains. In the south, hedonism rules. Sun-loving tourists flock to island beaches set among limestone mountains to party or purge. Dive into this intoxicating yet fun-loving country; the culinary king of Asia.
