Khao Lak Information

It has been reported that in some countries, in south Asia, a berry, known as a miracle berry, exists. A berry that makes possible for sour food to taste like dessert. Farmer of sugar cane plantations fear that the cultivation of sugar cane will soon be not worth  anymore. Researchers in the food industry smell the great […]

Thai food is a beloved cuisine that has gained popularity around the world for its bold flavors, unique combinations of herbs and spices, and healthy ingredients. Known for its balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors, Thai cuisine is a favorite of foodies and casual diners alike. Traditional Thai dishes feature a variety of […]

If someone would tell you that there is a place, where a giant coral reef erupted from the sea about 200 million years ago and that today it is covered by the world’s oldest jungle worldwide. A place, where wild elephants, monkeys and leopards roam the evergreen and limestone cliffs rise steeply from turquoise waters. Would you believe him?

Especially in the rainy season a lot of jellyfish appear in Thailand. It is windy this time of year, and with the wind the flow is stronger, whereby the jellyfishes are washed up close to the beach. In the water you usually don’t see the animals, so the shock is bigger when it burns strongly […]

SECRET AGENT 007 JAMES BOND AND HIS RELATION TO THE ISLAND KHAO PHING KAN In fact Khao Phing Kan is the real name of the island, which is located almost 800 km far from Bangkok, in the south of Thailand, in wonderful Phang Nga Bay. Although nowadays almost no one calls it by its real […]

CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S THE THAI WAY It is a special weekend in Thailand. The Thai name for it is Songkran. People also call it the water festival. Many tourists take part in the great festival; however what is it really all about? Read about the actual history as well as traditions and rituals during Songkran […]

BANG NIANG MARKET Three times a week, Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, the Bang Niang Market opens its doors from 1 to 6 pm to sell everything locals as well as tourists are interested to buy. WHAT IS THERE? The market can be roughly divided into seven sections. On the one hand there are vegetables and […]

RAFFLESIA FLOWER Rafflesia plants are found in the tropical rainforests of South-east Asia. There are about 30 different types of  species of them. The flowers have a diameter up to 1 meter. The flower itself usually consists of five red-brownish- colored, leathery petals. Rafflesia is a parasite plant to the wild grapes. It has no […]

BIRD’S NEST SOUP – A DELICACY MADE OUT OF SALIVA The bird’s nest soup is an edible-nest-swiftlet which is found mostly in South-east Asia and is build with saliva. The nests are rich in protein and therefore highly demanded. The White- nest swiftlet uses only its spittle for the nests whereas the Black-nest swiftlet also uses […]