Ratchaburi is too often just a place Bangkokers drive through on their way to the beach towns of the Thai Riviera. Guilty of doing exactly that a dozen times, we decided to extend a weekend visit to the Tha Chin River and venture deeper into this less-traveled province. We were right to suspect we’d […]
Puppets, Peaks, and Paranoia: A Weekend in Hidden Ratchaburi Read More »
If the Pranburi and Prachuap coast is quiet, the beaches to the south are simply, in the best possible way, deserted. Abandon the main highway and instead drive along the patchwork of asphalt strips that form the Royal Coast Road; it is some of the finest coastal driving in the country. If you missed the first installment
Gems of the Royal Coast: Bang Saphan, Koh Talu, and the Stunning Red Cliffs Read More »
There’s an idealized version of coastal Thailand where sleepy fishing villages back onto broad, curved bays. The only sound: the gentle lapping of turquoise waters and the rustling needles of casuarina trees. For miles on end, the only footprints are your own. You’ll hear that the authentic Thailand vanished decades ago, swallowed up by resorts and beachside
Seeing an elephant in Thailand is easy. Seeing one ethically is a different story. An estimated 250-300 elephant camps are dotted along the country’s tourist trails, and many packages offer opportunities to engage with the animals. I certainly don’t want to shame anyone for joining these: the reality is that more than 3,500 former working elephants require
Kui Buri: See Thailand’s Wild Elephants in Their Natural Habitat Read More »
While many visitors come for the much-photographed Phraya Nakhon Cave, there is far more to see inside Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park than its most famous attraction. The Bueng Bua Boardwalk is unbeatable for bird watchers and offers a dramatic setting to watch the sun sink below the Thung Sam Roi Yot Marsh. You’ll have to compete with Thai influencers for a
Sam Roi Yot National Park: The Best Things to See Beyond Phraya Nakhon Cave Read More »