Thailand holidays
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A resort in the Gulf of Thailand may be the inspiration for Alex Garland’s The Beach. Brigid Delaney takes a plane and two boats to check it out
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A Buddha reclines … in Wat Pa Phu Kon, an enormous recently built temple in Thailand’s Udon Thani province. This image is from National Geographic’s latest photography book
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Large numbers of Brits admit to unprotected sex with new partners abroad, raising concerns about spike in STIs
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Thai authorities have closed the celebrated scuba-diving destination to visitors – but it’s not the first ‘honeypot’ site to take such action
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Andaman Sea island to close for indefinite period from October as record numbers of tourists threaten beaches and coral reefs
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Northern Thailand’s largest city has struck a fine balance between traditional life and a vibrant contemporary scene, and boasts unique cuisine, affordable stays and must-do treks
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Wherever you go in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, the food is outstanding, says novelist Deepti Kapoor, who shares her favourite street stalls, markets and must-try barbecue, curry and noodle dishes
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These great value bungalows and cabanas make superb bases from which to explore the exotic beaches and aquatic riches of Asia’s equatorial shores
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Forget artisanal gin and craft cocktails – some of Bangkok’s bars are embracing yadong , a local, harder-core liquor
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Food blogger Chawadee Nualkhair tracks down the Thai capital’s best street food cooks in five neighbourhoods – and joins devoted regulars for superb satay, noodles, chicken rice and more
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They’re getting harder to find, but there are still corners of rural and coastal Thailand relatively untouched by tourism. We pick unspoilt islands and stunning national parks away from the crowds
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Avoiding cliches like ‘tropical paradise’ is impossible when describing these exotic islands, adorned with palms, clear warm waters and soft sands
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Thailand is home to some of the world’s most beautiful tropical islands – we want to hear about them
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This Texan band are obsessed with Thai funk, crafting hypnotic, spacious, drifting soul music with a cinematic dreaminess
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The DJ loves Phuket so much he moved there – and the Thai island is providing plenty of inspiration for his new career as an artist
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This new ‘electronic playground’ also stocks more traditional board games and does a tasty sideline in gourmet burgers and craft beers, says Bangkok-based writer Diana Hubbell
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Considering how fantastic Thai cuisine can be, the country’s national dish is often a poor – not to mention bland and greasy – standard-bearer. But the pad thai at this busy Bangkok joint does the nation proud
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KidZania, a globally successful theme park where children pretend to do adult jobs, is coming to London. A genuine attempt at ‘edutainment’ or a cynical exercise in monetising fun? Suzanne Moore drags her 13-year-old daughter to the Istanbul branch, while Abigail Haworth has more luck putting her eight-year-old son to work in Bangkok
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The first Wonderfruit music festival, in Thailand’s backpacker heartland, aimed to mix the boutique appeal of smaller UK events with a focus on eco issues and sustainability
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Ten years after the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami devasted communities and their livelihoods all the along the Andaman coast, ecotourism is booming – and bringing the area back to life, says Susan Smillie
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Edie Fassnidge was kayaking with her mother, sister and boyfriend off a Thai beach 10 years ago when the Boxing Day tsunami struck. She tells Kira Cochrane what happened next
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Read an excerpt from Rinse, Spin, Repeat on the Boxing Day tsunami
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Five-year-old dies after contact with one of the world's most deadly jellyfish while visiting Koh Phangan
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Tourists taking selfies with Tigers and other protected animals are causing harm to wildlife, says charity
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Poy Sang Long is a Buddhist novice ordination ceremony of the Shan people or Tai Yai, an ethnic group in Shan state in Burma and northern Thailand. Young boys between seven and 14 are ordained as novices to learn the Buddhist doctrines. It is thought their ordination will afford prestige to the boys' parents
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If you're fond of sand dunes and salty air … and want beautiful sunsets, Asia is the perfect place to kick back in a beach house
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Chinese tourists now outspend holidaymakers from all other countries. But how will the superpower's taste for travel change the world of tourism and how can Britain cash in? Abigail Haworth reports from the favourite hot spot 'Chinese Beach' in Thailand
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Last year the Chinese spent more on holidays than anyone else and are changing the face of tourism. Photographer Nana Chen joined the fun-seekers at their favourite destination in ThailandRead Abigail Haworth on China’s tourism explosion here
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Good-value resorts, chosen by Andrew Spooner, for those who would rather avoid the party hotspots and enjoy some Thai relaxation
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