December 7, 2016

Eco-tourism on Thailand’s emerald isles When a young American named Dick Sandler first came to Thailand back in 1966, he was living on a raft house in Kanchanaburi where he swam back…

Phuket old town probably isn’t the destination that springs to mind when visiting Thailand’s most popular resort island. However, far from the bustling beaches the old town is home to an amazing assortment of…

Sandwiched between the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, Thailand’s southern region seems to have been blessed by nature. The 14 provinces running from Chumporn and the Isthmus of Kra down to Narathiwat…

Heading to Phuket for the long weekend? Visit Boathouse Wine & Grill for a special menu of fine French cuisine, crafted in partnership with Vivin Maison. Executive Chef Bryan Burger has prepared a…

Phuket properties commit to philanthropy When Thanyapura Sports Hotel, the world-class sports centre in Phuket, appointed Philipp Graf von Hardenberg as CEO last year, they also acquired a much needed wealth of hospitality…

Like dust shaken from a blanket, life on Phuket has settled sporadically. South of the airport, rubber trees blur into the background as small rural houses emerge on the fore.…

Renowned for unrivalled luxury in accommodation, Trisara, a crown jewel of Phuket, has upped its game yet again. Trisara Seafood, the flagship restaurant at the resort, has unveiled a new…

KAILA KRAYEWSKI takes the long and narrow road to the not-so-deep South We’ve done the buses, the trains, and even the low-cost planes. Travel in Thailand is simple that way.…

All culture and chutzpa aside, Phuket is a beach destination. Always has been, always will be. When left pure and unadulterated, the island’s undulant seas and white-hot sands have near timeless appeal.…

From quasi-colonial part to world-class resort island, Phuket remains a force to be reckoned with. Long before Phuket’s attractive beaches had earned the island its “Pearl of the Andaman” sobriquet…