El Nino dries Asia as stormy La Nina looms
El Nino dries Asia as stormy La Nina looms Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery El Nino dries Asia as stormy La Nina looms El Nino dries Asia as stormy La Nina looms. Withering drought and sizzling temperatures from El Nino have caused food and water shortages and ravaged farming across Asia, and experts warn of […]
Thailand experiences longest heatwave in 65 years
Thailand experiences longest heatwave in 65 years Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thailand experiencing longest heatwave in 65 years. Thailand is currently experiencing its longest heatwave in at least 65 years and authorities have advised people to stay indoors. The average temperature has risen above 40 degrees Celsius in many regions in April, with the […]
Zoo license to Tiger Temple
Wildlife department defends decision to grant Zoo license to Tiger Temple Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Zoo license to Tiger Temple. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has defended its decision to grant the Tiger Temple in Kanchanaburi province a zoo license after being criticized by an activist group. Adisorn Noochdamrong, the […]
Three legged dog latest Thai Net sensation
Three legged dog latest Thai Net sensation Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Image: Voice TV BANGKOK:– Three legged dog latest Thai Net sensation. A dog called “Lloyd” who lost a leg has become the latest star of the internet for Thai animal lovers. Tens of thousands have viewed, shared and commented on videos of the […]
Tiger Temple gets the go ahead to build zoo
Tiger Temple gets the go-ahead to build zoo Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Tigers chained to trees at the Tiger Temple. Photo: Reuters Tiger Temple gets the go ahead to build zoo. The controversial “Tiger Temple” has been given the go-ahead to construct a zoo on 25 rai of land after obtaining the required license. […]
Thailand’s national water fight is on
Forget the drought, Thailand’s national water fight is on Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery View photos Thailand’s national water fight is on. In this April 13, 2015 file photo, people riding on a motorbike react as a boy splashes water on them during the traditional Thai New Year celebrations or Songkran water festival in Bangkok. […]
Thailand’s Glass Skywalks and Naga Fireballs
Thailand’s Glass Skywalks and Naga Fireballs Author Josh at Asia Backpackers Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thailand’s Glass Skywalks and Naga Fireballs. The National News Bureau of Thailand (NNT-10/03/2016) reports that the Kingdoms first ‘Glass Skywalk’ is still on schedule to open later this month. This glass and metal structure is situated near the mountain top […]
Phuket airport retailers forced to drop prices
Phuket airport retailers forced to drop prices Retailers at Phuket International Airport have dropped the price of bottled still water by 75 per cent following traveller complaints. Photo: Sukawin Tanthavanich PHUKET: Phuket airport retailers forced to drop prices. Phuket International Airport has slashed the cost of drinking water on sale inside its terminals by 75 […]
Phuket Spanish tourist arrivals up
Phuket Spanish tourist arrivals up Phuket is still popular with ‘quality’ European tourists but the TAT wants them to stay longer and spend more in the province. Photo: TAT PHUKET: The number of Spanish tourists visiting Thailand has risen by almost 30 per cent this year while the number of Russian tourists continues to rapidly […]
Thailand Songkran Drought
Thailand Songkran Drought hit Thailand urges locals to use spray bottles for Songkran Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thailand Songkran Drought. This year’s Songkran is shaping up to be the most controversial one yet thanks to the worst drought in two decades. However, officials in Bangkok are doing everything they can to save water and […]
Thai taxi driver returns tourists money
Thai taxi driver returns tourists money Suvarnabhumi taxi driver returns THB 90,000 cash to Hong Kong man Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thai taxi driver returns tourists money. After a Suvarnabhumi taxi driver conned two Swissmen out of a THB6,000 fare earlier this week, here is a story about an honest taxi driver that reminds […]
The Western backpacker: endangered species?
The Western backpacker: an endangered species? Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Tourists at Maya Beach on Phi Phi Island. The Western backpacker: an endangered species? Intrepid travelers once ventured to the jungles of Southeast Asia for genuine budget adventure, where getting around could mean sweating for hours on a bus with locals taking their chickens to […]