A major new report finds two in three captive elephants in Thailand live in poor conditions – despite the industry’s ethical re-brand. Here’s what the report actually says, and what you need to know before you go. The sanctuary had no riding. No shows. It had a logo with a lotus flower and a tagline
The Cabinet vote on 19 May 2026 reshapes entry rules for 93 countries. Here is a plain-English breakdown of the tiers, the timelines, and the options. Thailand’s Cabinet voted on 19 May 2026 to end the 60-day visa-free window that has been in place since July 2024. Most travellers from the UK, US, Australia, and
Scientists in Phuket are banking frozen coral genetics against the day the reefs can be rebuilt. The question is whether Thailand’s tourism industry will give them that chance. Thailand’s reefs have endured repeated mass bleaching events since 2022 – the cryobank is banking the genetics needed to rebuild them. In a quiet laboratory at Phuket
As Thailand’s hospitality industry races to meet global green standards, Amari Bangkok’s new EV tuk-tuk signals a fundamental shift in how luxury hotels approach guest experiences Amari Bangkok has introduced something you rarely see in the capital: an electric tuk-tuk. The fully powered three-wheeler allows guests to explore Bangkok’s bustling Pratunam and Ratchaprasong neighbourhoods whilst
Discover Thailand’s best ethical elephant sanctuaries where rescued elephants roam freely. A complete guide to responsible elephant tourism experiences that support conservation. The morning mist clings to forested hills as a magnificent Asian elephant wades into a natural pool, her trunk gracefully scooping water over weathered skin. She chooses when to bathe, where to walk,
Thailand’s tourism has been evolving for years, but nothing quite prepared me for what’s arriving this November. The Blue Jasmine represents everything I look for in conscious luxury travel—a train journey so exclusive it carries just 37 passengers, yet so thoughtfully designed it feels like discovering Thailand’s soul rather than simply crossing its landscape. This
I’ve just spent the past month researching Thailand’s tourism transformation, and what I’ve discovered has completely shifted my perspective on luxury travel in Southeast Asia. The Kingdom isn’t just paying lip service to sustainability – they’re orchestrating the most comprehensive green tourism revolution I’ve witnessed in two decades of travel writing. While most destinations still
Just when I thought I’d seen it all in my years wandering around Southeast Asia’s most spectacular beaches, here comes another curveball that’ll have travel planners scrambling for their calendars. Maya Bay, Thailand’s poster child for paradise (and Instagram feeds), is closing its gates once again from 1st August to 30th September 2025 – and
Regular readers will know Koh Chang is one of my favourite Thai islands, as it remains a destination that is as enjoyable during the dry season as it is during its rains. One benefit of travelling here during low season, is the crowds have disappeared and this National Park island takes on a completely new
The ferry from Trat pier barely holds twenty passengers, and as we approach Koh Mak’s pristine shoreline, I count exactly zero high-rise hotels breaking the coconut palm canopy. No concrete jetties stretch into turquoise waters, no jet skis carve wake patterns across the bay. Instead, a handful of wooden longtail boats bob gently in the
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