Thailand

Rip-roaring Thanon Sukhumvit, Bangkok’s great boulevard of dreams and schemes is the city’s longest thoroughfare. In fact, Sukhumvit Road stretches 490 km from the Thai capital to the Cambodian border, making it one of the longest roads in the world. Its first few hyperactive miles, where most visitors stay,...

The land of temples, islands and palaces, Thailand has a rich heritage and fascinating history. As the only Southeast Asian country that wasn't colonised by Europeans, Thailand's culture remains intact and its palaces are as grand as they were centuries ago. From vibrant cities to white-sand islands and lush...

Phuket is one of the most popular places for an island holiday in Thailand but 10 days in Thailand (which is how long most people go for) is only just enough to get a taste of what Southern Thailand has to offer. Unlike most holidaymakers, flying to Phuket with...

You can’t miss it. The venerable Banyan Tree Bangkok soars above South Sathon Road like an elongated, upended pencil case. Set well back from the traffic, it cocoons you from the high-speed particle collider known as Bangkok. Step into your room, especially if it’s a Club Floor suite, and...

In 1923 an enterprising Siamese prince built the ornate Railway Hotel on a virgin beach at the barely-known village of Hua Hin. Fast-forward almost a century and today the prince’s hotel is still there, easily recognizable (if much expanded) and now known as the Centara Grand Hua Hin Beach...