Thailand Ayutthaya the historical heart of Thailand

Thailand Ayutthaya the historical heart of Thailand Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Credit it The Tourist Authority of Thailand Thailand Ayutthaya. With its shapely chedis and picturesque pagodas, the ancient city of Ayutthaya has always been a big draw for tourists seeking a taste of the Orient. But Ayutthaya offers more than scenic views and […]
Muay Thai legend Buakaw lands lead movie role

Muay Thai legend Buakaw lands lead movie role as broken sword hero Photo: Sahamongkolfilm International Muay Thai legend Buakaw Muay Thai legend Buakaw Banchamek will star in “The Legend of the Broken Sword Hero,” a historic movie based on a real warrior from Thailand’s Ayutthaya period. Buakaw, 34, the four-time K-1 champion, will receive another […]
Thailand Marine Parks The Ultimate Top Five

Thailand Marine Parks The Ultimate Top Five Author: Josh@Asiabackpackers Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thailand Marine Parks. While the world talks about climate warming and the loss of native species here in Thailand in the last 55 years the Kingdom has produced 127 national parks (อุทยานแห่งชาติ), including 22 marine national parks, (อุทยานแห่งชาติทางทะเล). Plus 68 forest parks (วนอุทยาน) […]
Koh Chang Travel Guide Thailand

Koh Chang Travel Guide Thailand Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Koh Chang Travel Guide Thailand. Ko Chang (เกาะช้าง) is an island in Trat Province, Eastern Thailand. Koh Chang is Thailand’s second largest island, and the biggest in Eastern Thailand. With about 5,000 permanent residents the island is not heavily populated, but tourism (and development) has increased […]
Thai Food and Recipe 10 Great Thai Dishes

Thai Food and Recipe 10 Great Thai Dishes Author: Josh@Asiabackpackers Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Great food is synonymous with Thailand and while it can certainly boast some very strange and exotic dishes, (some of which can kill you), it simplest of culinary delights are the best. Listed here in no specific order, are the 10 […]
Thai Culture Tree Fairies in Thailand

Thai Culture Tree Fairies in Thailand Author: Josh@Asiabackpackers Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Tree Fairies in Thailand – An ancient fable where sexual desires are quenched by a fruit in the guise of a beautiful women that can still be seen today Thai Culture Tree Fairies in Thailand Nareepol seen being picked by lustful dieties […]
Bangkok International Swan Long Boat Races

Bangkok International Swan Long Boat Races Author: Josh@Asiabackpackers Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Swan Boat Racing Bangkok 2016 Bangkok International Swan Long Boat Races Picture from TAT News When: Normally 2nd or 3rd Weekend in December (TBC) Where: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok. Thailand Bangkok International Swan Long Boat Races. This annual event, showcases […]
The King of Thailand Rama X King Vajiralongkorn

The King of Thailand Rama X King Vajiralongkorn Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery The King of Thailand Rama X BANGKOK — The King of Thailand Rama X. Thailand has a new king, with the country’s crown prince formally taking the throne to succeed his much-revered late father who reigned for 70 years. The new monarch, […]
Thai Food Thailands Desserts and their Meaning

Thai Food Thailands Desserts Author: Josh@Asiabackpackers Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thailand is renowned the world over for its wonderful food, yet few know the meaning behind some its glorious desserts. Thai Food Thailands Desserts History Thai Food Thailands Desserts. The Thai peoples love of desserts (Thai: khanom), can be traced back centuries, […]
King of Thailand king Rama X

King of Thailand king Rama X Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery King of Thailand king Rama X King of Thailand. Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn on Tuesday became the new monarch of Thailand, succeeding his father King Bhumibol who died seven weeks ago at 88. Ending nearly two months of royal interregnum, the prince assumed the kingship […]
Thailand Hill tribes The Thai Lue of Thailand

Thailand Hill tribes The Thai Lue of Thailand Author : Josh@Asiabackpackers Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thailand Hill tribes The Thai Lue. The story of a people, who for centuries been quietly ignored, and whose culture has blurred, with the passing of time and their assimilation into their new homes here in Thailand Thailand […]
Thailand Festivals In December 2016

Thailand Festivals In December 2016 Author :Josh@Asia Back packers Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Post revised Oct 2016: Thailand Festivals In December 2016. There are always a multitude of Festivals running at any one time across Thailand, the majority of which encapsulate the true essence of this truly remarkable country, it can be felt in […]