Category: Experiences

Botanical Wisdom: A Guide to Walai Rukkhavej and Nature-Based Education in Isan Located in the Maha Sarakham province, the Walai Rukkhavej Botanical Research Institute is a new nature-based destination that serves as a center for the study and preservation of regional flora. Through its “Must See” collections of native Thai plants and herbs, the institute […]

Healing Waters: A Guide to Chae Son Hot Springs and Sustainable Wellness Travel in Lampang Nestled in the lush valleys of the Thanon Thong Chai Range, Chae Son National Park is a model for sustainable park management and wellness tourism. The park’s highlight is the Chae Son Hot Springs, where mineral-rich waters bubble from the […]

The Emerald Soul of the East: A Guide to the Green Breath of Chanthaburi and Sustainable Gastronomy Known as the “Fruit Basket of Thailand,” Chanthaburi has launched the Green Breath of Chanthaburi initiative to position itself as a global leader in sustainable tourism. This model project promotes “5 Green” principles: green logistics, local seasonal gastronomy, […]

Concrete Dreams: A Guide to Sala Kaew Ku and Sustainable Cultural Tourism in Nong Khai Located just outside the city of Nong Khai on the banks of the Mekong River, Sala Kaew Ku is a mystical garden of giant concrete statues that blend Buddhist and Hindu mythology. Built by the eccentric mystic Bunleua Sulilat in […]

Prehistoric Echoes: A Guide to Pha Taem National Park and Sustainable Heritage Travel in Ubon Ratchathani Perched on the high sandstone cliffs overlooking the Mekong River and the border with Laos, Pha Taem National Park is home to one of the world’s most significant collections of prehistoric rock art. Featuring 3,000-year-old cliff paintings, the park […]

The Magic of Mud: A Guide to Ban Na Ton Chan and the Blueprint for Community-Based Tourism A premier model of community-led tourism where guests stay in traditional wooden houses and participate in plant-based cloth dyeing. Ban Na Ton Chan has turned a simple ancestral technique of “mud-softening” textiles into a global success story that […]

Time Slows on the Mekong: A Guide to Chiang Khan and Responsible Slow Travel in Loei Chiang Khan is a charming riverside town that has successfully resisted modern development, retaining its 100-year-old wooden architecture and peaceful way of life . Activities focus on “Must Seek” cultural tourism, such as morning alms offerings and riverside cycling […]

The Sea of Crimson: A Guide to the Red Lotus Sea and Community Conservation in Udon Thani Known as one of the world’s most romantic lakes, the Red Lotus Sea (Talay Bua Daeng) is a seasonal wonder where thousands of acres of pink water lilies bloom from November to February. The project supports five surrounding […]

The Volcano Temple: A Guide to Phanom Rung and Cultural Resilience in Buriram Built atop an extinct volcano, the 10th-century Phanom Rung temple complex is a masterpiece of Khmer architecture. The site is famous for its solar alignment, where four times a year, the sun shines through all 15 doorways. The community hosts annual festivals […]

Ancient Echoes: A Guide to Phimai Historical Park and Sustainable Heritage Travel in Korat Marking the end of the Ancient Khmer Highway, this 11th-century ruin is maintained through intensive local conservation efforts. Exploring on foot minimizes the structural impact on the delicate sandstone monuments. Engaging with sustainable heritage travel in Korat at Phimai is more […]