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LUXURY THAILAND TRAVEL
all great journeys begin with a dream


Hello, Sawadee Kha and welcome to my Luxury Thailand Travel Guide. My name is grahame and yes I am a real person who, though not actually living in Thailand, (not yet that is) would love to share with you my passion for all things Thai. Since starting my travels across southeast Asia, it's become my life-long dream to spend as much time here as possible. Reason enough to publish my personal experiences and amazing adventures whilst exploring an extraordinary country. The legendary journeys on this website are created for all to enjoy and with that, I wish you all 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 is in all essence, the very real luxury of travel where my main thoughts lie.

I do however, guide you to many luxurious hotels and resorts in Thailand but it is my greater intention to direct you to a far more valuable lifetime experience. Come and discover this truly majestic tropical paradise with me.

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 Southeast Asian 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.

The city of Bangkok offers a fast and vibrant nightlife with enough exciting action to keep you mesmerized long after the party is over. The cool tranquil northern mountainous region of Chiang Mai will fascinate and captivate you with it's cultural and historical sights and sounds. There's no time like now.

You should take a leisurely drive to the central plains of Thailand to marvel at the impressive temple ruins of both ancient Ayutthaya 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.

Experience the thrill of elephant trekking amongst coconut plantations or feel the excitement of mountain hiking through some lush jungle interiors.

Try your hand at mountain climbing at Krabi or take your divers license with an experienced trainer at a dive centre on Koh Samui. Go scuba diving with tiger fish amongst the awesome coral reefs around the Similan Islands.

Explore the viking caves while kayaking around the Phi Phi Islands or simply sail the great oceans in the Gulf of Thailand on a luxury cruiser. Play a round of golf at any number of spectacular locations around the country or dance the night away at one or more of the lively and exciting clubs and discos.

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.



My Secret Thailand Blog
Welcome to My Secret Blog, my mini journal about Thailand, it's people and their culture. Subscribe here.

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.

Thank you Letter from Abroad
To receive a thank you letter from abroad complimenting you on all the hard work you put into whatever it is that inspires you, really makes the effort so much more rewarding.

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.

Asian Travel Sites
An Asian Travel Site exploring the exotic and breathtaking eastern destinations of Thailand, Vietnam, India, China, Japan, Malaysia Hong Kong, Cambodia, Bali, Nepal and Laos.

Thailand Weather Chart
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.

Getting around Thailand
Getting around Thailand using private transportation or public transport could never be easier with the Taxi, the Tuk-Tuk, the sky train and so much more.

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.

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.

Thailand Visa Application Guide
All the requirements needed to obtain a Thailand Visa, whether it be a 30 day entry visa on arrival, a 90 day tourist visa or a non-immigrant marriage, business or retirement visa.

Luxury Thailand Hotels and Resorts
Luxury Thailand Hotels include Luxury Bangkok Hotels, Luxury Phuket Hotels, Luxury Koh Samui Hotels, Luxury Pattaya Hotels, Luxury Chiang Mai Hotels, Luxury Hua Hin Hotels and so much more.

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.

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.

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.

Fruits and Vegetables of Thailand
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.

Thailand Shopping
A Thailand Shopping Guide to Southeast Asia's most irresistible shopping malls, department stores, boutiques, bustling street stalls, markets and night bazaars to name but a few.

Bangkok City - A Chaotic Kaleidoscope of Craziness
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.

Bangkok Markets
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Chantuchak Weekend Market, and Pratunam Clothing Market are just some of the Bangkok Markets offering viewers great browsing and bargaining opportunities.

Bangkok Art Scene
The best way to cover a broad spectrum of the Bangkok art scene is to jump around the maze-like city seeing as many different traditional and contemporary art galleries as you possibly can.

Thailand Art and Crafts
The Thailand Art Scene presents itself with a diverse display which includes the performing arts as well as numerous other art forms such as pottery, temple art, ceramic art and so much more.

Show Time in Bangkok 2011
Show Time in Bangkok 2011 is set to be a dazzling display of spectacular events with ice skating extravaganzas, rock, jazz and classical music festivals and traditional and modern dance performances.

Kids in Bangkok
Lots of fun stuff for kids in Bangkok to do to excite their emotions, from Theme Parks, Indoor Playgrounds, Water Parks and a whole lot more.

Exploring 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.

Introducing Northern Thailand
From Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai and beyond, Northern Thailand offers a great diversity of activities filled with outdoor adventures to hill tribe villages, monuments, museums and markets.

Exploring North East Thailand
Explore North East Thailand and uncover the wondeful world of Isan culture and ancient Khmer ruins set amidst the rice paddies in towns such as Surin, Khon Kaen, Nong Khai and Nakhon Ratchasima.

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.

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.

Thailand Islands - Picture Perfect Paradise
The picture perfect Thailand Islands of Phuket, Phi Phi, Ko Samui, Ko Yai Noi, Ko Nang Yuan, Ko Kham, Ko Maak, Ko Kood, Ko Similan, Ko Samet and Ko Chang have to be some of very best in the world.

National Parks of Thailand
National Parks across Thailand not only protect their regions natural resources including endangered species but they also create educational and tranquil recreational facilities for visitors.

Thailand Beach Guide
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.

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.

Salon Spa Guide to Wellness Centres in Bangkok
A Bangkok Salon Spa Guide to Traditional Thai Massage, Luxury Spa treatments, Health Spa cures and all the way through to the naughty Spa Parlours for full body and Soapy Massage satisfaction.

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.

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.

Thailand Golf Guide
A Thailand Golf Guide specializing in Golf Holidays. Take a Golf Tour to some of Thailand's best Golf Courses designed by many of the world's top international golf enthusiasts.

Top 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.

Bangkok Temple Guide
A Bangkok Temple Guide to a selection of some of the most important and impressive temple complexes in the city. These include the Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Phra Kaew and many more.

Pattaya Attractions
A visit to the Sanctuary of Truth and the Big Buddha are some of the most wonderful Pattaya attractions.

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.

Thailand Nightlife Guide
Find out what most visitors expect from the Thailand Nightlife scene in Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket. From vibrant night clubs to chic roof top cocktail bars and everything else in between.

Go Go Bars of Bangkok and Pattaya
It's not hard to see why the countless Go Go Bars of Bangkok and Pattaya account for a huge influx of tourists to Thailand. Here sexy girls perform their pole dancing and table dancing routines.

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.

Stories from Pattaya
Read some of the oodles of Stories from Pattaya that are filled with bizarre tales of murder, mystery, mayhem and madness as well as a good mixture of comedy, drug dealings and kidnappings.

Mythical Creatures of Thailand
Many mythical creatures of Thailand are fearsome beasts some of which include the half-man half-bird Garuda, the serpent-like protector of the Buddha, Naga and the lion-like temple guardian Singha.

Fear Factor Foods from Thailand and Beyond
Bird's Nest Soup and Bee Larvae Snacks are just two Fear Factor Foods emanating from Thailand consumed by locals on a daily basis but for westerners these delicacies are less than delightful.

Festival Guide to all the current events in Thailand
A month by month Festival Guide to Thailand's most celebrated religious and secular events of which Songkran, Loi Krathong, Visakka Bucha and Kite Flying are just a few fine examples.

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.

Thailand Property Guide
A Thailand Property information guide to finding the right Bangkok apartment or Chiang Mai house as well as advice on purchasing any one of a number of Pattaya condos or Phuket villas.

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.

Thai Language and Phrase Book
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.

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.

Thai Marriages
Everything you need to know about Thai Marriages from why Thai women want to marry foreign men, how to meet Thai girls, how the Thai dating agencies work and why you should not marry a Thai bar girl.

Thai Book Store
A Thai Book Site with some personal reviews on many of the best read books on travel, culture and retirement. The Asia Book Store in Bangkok also offers a huge variety of books on Thailand.

Thailand Posters of Islands, Beaches, Historical Sites and so much more
Commemorate your fondest memories of your holiday with these beautiful Thailand Posters and be the envy of all your family and friends.

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.

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.

Thewet Market in Bangkok
Thewet Market in Bangkok is essentially a plant and garden market though there are many other markets in the near vicinity including a fish market, a vegetable market and a flower market.

Phuket Weather
For much of the year, the warm Phuket weather is a welcome relief from the colder climates found around the globe.

Mini Siam and Mini Europe in Thailand
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.

Sangkhlaburi in North West Thailand
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.

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in Bangkok
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.

Patpong Night Market and Red Light District in Bangkok
Patpong Night Market is best known as an adult playground and probably the most infamous Red Light District in Bangkok. It's hallmark is an assortment of go-go bars, clubs, discos, shops and stalls.

Exploring Nonthaburi and Ko Kret Island in Thailand
A leisurely riverboat cruise to the town of Nonthaburi and the tiny river island of Ko Kret near Bangkok offers one a rather pleasant alternative to the chaos and pollution of the capital.

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.

Doi Inthanon National Park in Northern Thailand
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.

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.

Bangkok Protests 2010
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.

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.

Rock Climbing Guide for adrenalin junkies visiting Thailand
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.

Nong Nooch Tropical Garden and Cultural Village in Thailand
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.

Thailand's Dumbest Drug Dealers
These are the confessions of some of Thailand's Dumbest Drug Dealers. Not only are these dumb criminals so completely stupid but they are constantly being caught out by the Pattaya Police force.

Garuda Half-Man Half-Bird
The Garuda is portrayed as half man, half bird and one of the mythical creatures depicted in Hindu-Buddhist mythology, many of which can be see throughout Thailand.

Pattaya Travel Information Guide
Pattaya Travel information guide providing essential assistance regarding transportation in and around this vibrant and sort-after entertainment holiday resort.