Jungle & wildlife
RAFFLESIA THE BIGGEST FLOWER IN THE WORLD
Meet the rafflesia — the world's largest flower. Where it grows in Thailand, why it smells of rotting meat, what it feeds on and when it blooms.
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Khao Lak Travel Journal
Local know-how on what to do, when to go and how to get there, from the Similan Islands to Khao Sok and Phang Nga Bay.
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Food & drink
BIRD’S NEST SOUP- A DELICACY MADE OUT OF SALIVA
What birds nest soup really is: swiftlet saliva, how it's harvested in Thailand, what it tastes like and why a bowl can cost hundreds of dollars.
Jungle & wildlife
Jungle & wildlife
TOKAY – GECKO GÉANT EN ASIE DU SUD-EST
The tokay gecko behind that loud night-time call. How big it gets, whether its bite is dangerous, where you'll see it in Thailand and what it eats.
Culture & festivals
CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVAL
How Thailand marks Chinese New Year: the 2026 dates, where celebrations are biggest, what happens in Phuket and Takua Pa, and what stays open.
Jungle & wildlife
ASIAN ELEPHANT
Asian elephants in Thailand: how they differ from African elephants, their role in Thai culture, and how to choose a truly ethical elephant experience.
Food & drink
Food & drink
Discover the Best of Thai Cuisine at Moo Ka Ta – An Insider’s Restaurant
Moo Ka Ta is Thailand's DIY BBQ-hotpot buffet. How it works, what to put on the dome, what it costs and where to try it around Khao Lak.
