Thailand’s Drought disaster estimated 10bn baht ($326M)

Thailand’s Drought disaster estimated 10bn baht ($326M)

The overall damage is expected to escalate to 37 billion baht should the drought extends to September, as the wet season rice cultivation cycle would be affected; that would lower expected Thai economic growth to 2.9 percent from 3 percent. The latest estimate from...
Buddha Days, Public Holidays and NON Alcohol Days 2020

Buddha Days, Public Holidays and NON Alcohol Days 2020

Public holiday dates are out for 2020 with a few waiting to be announced. But it might be the start of you working out your holidays to Tahiti and Acapulco for the next year. The new holidays commemorate Coronation Day (held in May this year), and the birthdays of the...
The 5 Best Pad Thai in Bangkok

The 5 Best Pad Thai in Bangkok

Ever wondered where to find the best Pad Thai in Bangkok? As no trip to Thailand would be complete without sampling the country’s most famous dish. The stir-fried rice noodle dish is hugely popular among foreign tourists and even CNN awarded it the number five spot on...
7 Amazing Activities for Thailand’s Rainy Season

7 Amazing Activities for Thailand’s Rainy Season

From the months of June to November, most of Thailand’s top tourist spots experience the brunt of the monsoon season, with overcast skies punctuated by heavy rainfall. Thailand’s rainy season isn’t all that bad for tourists: with less competition for tourist services...