This Luxury Thailand Travel guide is written by a real person, so allow me to introduce myself. My name is grahame and although I don't live in Thailand, I have a real passion for all things Thai with a dream of retiring here one day I decided to publish my personal experiences and amazing adventures whilst exploring this extraordinary country. The legendary journeys on this website are created for all to enjoy and I wish you a pleasant voyage of discovery.
Before I get started though, I would like to first clarify the reasoning behind the use of the term luxury instead what may appear to be the opposite. It's in all essence, the very real luxury of travel where my main thoughts lie.
There is much to see and do in Thailand that after just one vacation here, you would want to keep coming back to experience more. I certainly have. You may even be aware that this friendly far eastern country draws so many more repeat tourists than any other travel destination in the world.
With luxury Thailand travel you will without doubt, accomplish infinite exotic travel in a land full of enchanting places and so many beautiful smiling faces.
You should take a leisurely drive to the central plains of Thailand to marvel at all the impressive temple ruins of both ancient Ayuttaya and Sukhothai.
You will encounter some sizzling hot entertainment and exciting attractions in the resort town of Pattaya. Travel a little further south to Phuket and experience true tropical islands with stunning soft white sandy beaches.
Enjoy a rest at one or more of the best luxury hotels and resorts while dining on Thailand's finest cuisine. Treat yourself to a variety of relaxing and sensual hypnotic beauty treatments at any number of superb luxurious spas.
Thailand is also a paradise for shopper-holics where you will find anything and everything from the superb shopping malls to the crazy craft markets.
Luxury Thailand Travel wishes you the very best vacation ever whether you are single, a family or a honeymoon couple. Capture this real opportunity to walk on the wild side with myself and Luxury Thailand Travel as we embark on a journey of discovery together in paradise. Memories will linger forever.
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Grahame Grahame is a South African artist and adventure traveler who has re-invented himself as a writer. Why not let him take you on a unforgettable journey of remembrance.
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Top Travel Sites Worldwide Travel Sites filled with amazing stories from around the globe including Asian travel experiences across Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, China and India.
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Asian Travel Sites An Asian Travel experience exploring the exotic and exciting far-eastern destinations of Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Malaysia, Bali, China, Hong Kong and India.
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Thailand Weather The Thailand Weather chart has three official seasons namely the hot season, the rainy season and the the cool season, calibrated in both Fahrenheit and Centigrade.
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Getting around Thailand Getting around Thailand in private or public transport could never be easier with Taxis, Tuk-Tuks, Sky Trains and more.
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Thailand Travel Advice Thailand Travel Advice provides suggestions and recommendations for travel in Thailand with useful information on weather reports, health concerns and money matters.
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Thailand Travel Tips Thailand Travel Tips provides tourists with a useful Thailand Travel Information guide as well as some very helpful hints for Safe Secure Travel.
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Getting your Thailand Visa All the requirements needed to obtain a Thailand Visa, from a 30 day entry visa on arrival, 90 day tourist visa, non-immigrant visa and more.
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Top Luxury Thailand Hotels and Resorts Want to stay at one of the top luxury Thailand hotels and resorts whilst on vacation here? We will show you many of the finest.
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Thai Restaurant Guide When visiting an authentic Thai Restaurant, you can almost certainly order Tom Yum Soup, a local cuisine with hot chillies, herbs and spices.
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Thai Recipes Learn how to prepare and enjoy many Thai Recipes including the popular spicy shrimp soup Tom Yam Kung and a Green Papaya Salad with snake beans and red chillies.
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Herbs and Spices of Thailand Kaffir Lime Leaves, Lemongrass, Chillies and Cilantro are some of the many Herbs and Spices found in Thailand that contribute considerable and extraordinarily health benefits.
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Thai Fruits and Vegetables Exotic Fruits and Vegetables are available throughout the year in Thailand. Fruit sellers with their glass-fronted carts sell cool and refreshing watermelon and pineapple pieces.
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Thailand Shopping A Thailand Shopping Guide to south-east Asia's most irresistible shopping malls, department stores, boutiques, bustling street stalls, markets and night bazaars to name but a few.
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Bangkok City Bangkok City is a vibrant modern metropolis full of innumerable surprises that can only be characterized as overwhelmingly charming and alluring, fascinating and majestic but never dull or boring.
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Bangkok Markets Damnoen Saduak Floating, Chantuchak Weekend Market, Pratunam Clothing Market, and Thewet Flower Market are Bangkok Markets offering viewers great browsing and bargaining opportunities.
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Central Thailand Central Thailand is home to ancient historical sites such as Ayutthaya, Lopburi and Sukhothai while Kanchanaburi is best known for it's bridge over the river Kwai.
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Northern Thailand Looking for something really special then take a tour of Northern Thailand and visit Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and the Hill Tribe People for a truly outdoor adventure.
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North East Thailand Discover a world of refreshing excitement amidst the rice paddies and the infamous Khmer legacy of North East Thailand also known as Isaan.
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Thailand East Coast Thailand East Coast offers a host of exciting opportunities from the palm-fringed beaches of Pattaya to the idyllic islands of Koh Samet and Koh Chang.
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Southern Thailand, Tropical Islands and Carefree Beaches Head on down to Southern Thailand and relax island style at Phuket, Ko Samui, Phang Nga, Phi Phi islands and many, many more.
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Thailand Islands The Thailand Islands of Phuket, Phi Phi, Ko Samui and many others have to be some of best in the world.
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Thailand Beach A Thailand Beach Guide to many of the best hot spots including Pattaya Beaches, Phuket Beaches, Ko Samui Beaches, Hua Hin Beach and many others.
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Leisure in Thailand Leisure in Thailand extends beyond the customary site-seeing by taking in more pleasurable activities with the likes of Thai massages, golf, shopping, water-sports, hiking and a whole lot more.
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All Exclusive Private Thai Tour Have you ever thought of experiencing an all exclusive escorted Private Thai Tour with a non-Thai English speaking foreigner who has a great passion for all things Thai. Here is the opportunity.
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Helicopter Travel in Thailand A Helicopter Travel charter company for luxury private tours and majestic scenic flights in and around the exotic beauty of Phuket island.
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Thailand Golf A Thailand Golf Guide specializing in Thai Golf Tours, Thai Golf Clubs and Thai Golf Vacations to many of Thailand's best golf courses around the country.
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Best Thailand Attractions For the best Thailand attractions travel to Bangkok to see the Grand Palace, Phuket for beaches, Pattaya for the Sanctuary of Truth and Chiang mai for Doi Suthep.
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Pattaya Attractions A visit to the Sanctuary of Truth and the Big Buddha are some of the most wonderful Pattaya attractions.
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Thailand Entertainment The Thailand Entertainment scene is extremely diversified and fully-loaded with lots of fabulous fun-filled activities for all ages from amusement theme parks to cinema and theater.
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Thailand Nightlife Guide Find out what most visitors expectations of Thailand nightlife is from erotic night clubs to chic roof top cocktail bars and everything else in between.
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Amazing Thai Mythologies Amazing Thai bronze and stone sculptures of the Srivijaya period can be seen at Chaiya and mythical figures of Naga serpents often flank walls and staircases of temples to guard against bad spirits.
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Thailand News A recent Thailand News Report has stated that the convicted British drug smuggler Sandra Gregory, had been detained at Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok.
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Stories from Pattaya Stories from Pattaya are sometimes outrageous, decidedly dodgy, regularly hilarious but certainly never ever dull.
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Thailand Art The Thailand Art Scene presents itself in many forms including the delicate Performing Arts of Thailand, extremely impressive Buddhist Art and so much more.
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Top Festivals and Events in Thailand Thailand loves to celebrate Festivals and Events which can be both religious and secular . Songkran's water festival and Loy Krathong's festival of lights are just a few.
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Hill Tribe People of Northern Thailand The Hmong and Karen Hill Tribe are amongst many Hill Tribe People living in Refugee Camps around Northern Thailand. Each have their own distinctive customs, dress, language and religious beliefs.
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Thailand Property Guide This Thailand Property Guide will keep you up to date with all the latest in top quality homes in Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Hua Hin and beyond.
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Thailand Retirement There is much to know about Thailand Retirement. All the facts from buying Real Estate to requiring a retirement visa and living a great lifestyle here.
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Thai Language and Phrase Book The Thai language can be somewhat a trifle difficult for the average westerner to attempt let alone master. Learn to speak Thai using this useful Phrase Book.
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Thai Dating A broad guide to discovering and uncovering Thai Dating, Thai Culture and Thai Romance with Thai Girls so as to enlighten you to many answers to your questions.
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Thai Marriages Looking for more information on Thai Marriages? Before you make that final decision you will need to know all the Thai Marriage Advice facts.
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Thai Books and Publications Thailand Books and Thai Publications. Why not spoil yourself with some of the best Thai Books available accompanied by some personal reviews.
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Thailand Posters of Islands, Beaches, Historical Sites and much more Be the envy of your friends and family. Commemorate your fondest memories of Thailand with some beautiful Thailand Posters.
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The Bar Game Guide for interactive fun in Thailand An interactive fun introduction to The Bar Game Guide in Thailand that extends beyond the boundaries of femme fatale.
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Privacy Policy Draft for Luxury Thailand Travel This is a Privacy Policy Draft for Luxury Thailand Travel siting personal information, non-personal information, how to make use of cookies and web beacons as well as other important updates.
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Nong Nooch Tropical Garden and Cultural Village At the Nong Nooch Tropical Garden and Cultural Village located near Pattaya on the east coast of Thailand you will find rare exotic Palms, Cyclades, Bonsai Trees, Cactus and Orchids.
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Bangkok Nightlife Bangkok Nightlife extends further afield than the adult playgrounds of the famous Pat Pong red light district and night market, Soi Cowboy and Nana Plaza.
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Pattaya Crocodile Farm and Stone Park Million Years Stone Park and Pattaya Crocodile Farm on the east coast of Thailand is also home to some Himalayan Bears and Egyptian Dromedary Camels.
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Pattaya Travel Information Guide Pattaya Travel information guide providing essential assistance regarding transportation in and around this vibrant and sort-after entertainment holiday resort.
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Doi Inthanon National Park The Doi Inthanon National Park affords visitors the opportunity to explore some of the best hiking and walking trails on the highest mountain in northern Thailand.
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Ko Samet Ko Samet is an enchanting 6 kilometer long island located 80 kilometers from Pattaya on the south-east coast of Thailand and boasts dazzling soft white sandy beaches and sparkling blue waters.
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Thailand Wedding Celebrations There's no better way to say I love you than with an idyllic Thailand Wedding in a place considered to be one of the most romantic holiday destinations in the world.
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Short Funny Stories from Thailand Short Funny Stories with many hilarious undertones from around Thailand.
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2010 Bangkok Protests Bangkok Protests are dominating the news headlines again with concerns of a possible civil war should the Thai Government not consider the plight of the Red Shirts.
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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Love or loathe it, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market will always be a traditional and fundamental part of Bangkok life. Located in Ratchaburi on a khlong, it's an explosion of commotion and colour.
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Phuket Weather For much of the year, the warm Phuket weather is a welcome relief from the colder climates found around the globe.
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Chiang Mai Travel Transport A Chiang Mai Travel Transport system providing essential information on the local bus service or how to tour around the charming and friendly city by Tuk Tuk, Rickshaw and much more.
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Takraw an acrobatic Thai sport The popular Thai sport known as Takraw is a game played over a volleyball net by young males who exhibit extraordinary agility, speed and balance.
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Karen Hill Tribe of Northern Thailand The Karen Hill Tribe of Northern Thailand are often referred as long neck women because of the many brass rings they wear around their necks, arms and legs.
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Sangkhlaburi The rural town of Sangkhlaburi is considered one of the prettiest in all of Thailand. It lies on the western boundary with Burma in the province of Kanchanaburi.
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Ko Maak Island Ko Maak Island is part of an archipelago of 52 islands situated just a few kilometers south of Ko Chang on the east coast of Thailand.
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A Thailand Rock Climbing Guide for adrenalin junkies A Rock Climbing Guide for amateur and experienced climbers to enjoy rock climbing, cliff jumping and abseiling on Laem Phra Nang beach in the Krabi province of Thailand.
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Ko Kham Ko Kham is a true tropical treasure belonging in part to the national marine park archipelago of 52 islands set in the Gulf of Thailand off the far east coast of the country.
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Thai Style Barbecued Chicken Thai Style Barbecued Chicken marinated with coconut milk, lemongrass, ginger and garlic, is a firm favourite form of food enjoyed by both tourists and locals alike almost everywhere in Thailand.
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Central World Shopping Mall in Bangkok The Central World Shopping Mall and the Thailand Stock Exchange were among some of the major buildings set on fire in central Bangkok during the anti-government rally of 2010.
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Thai Beef Salad This hearty Thai Beef Salad combines succulent tender strips of sirloin steak, cucumber and red onion with the tangy taste of red chillies and limes.
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Chiang Mai Weather The cooler Chiang Mai Weather can be a welcome relief for much of the year if you want to beat the somewhat excessive heat of central and southern Thailand.
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Mini Siam and Mini Europe Enter the world of Mini Siam and Mini Europe at Pattaya on the east coast of Thailand to see the London Bridge, the Leaning Tower of Piza, Bavarian Castles and so much more.
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Thewet Market in Bangkok The Thewet Market in Bangkok is essentially a plant and garden market but there are also other markets in the near vicinity including a fish market and a vegetable market.
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