“GT” Travel in Thailand

Travel with “Good Tour­ism” in Thai­l­and (scroll down for posts). Learn about spe­cial places, people to meet, and things to do from tour­ism insiders keen to show­case Thail­and’s good, bet­ter, best.

Thai­l­and is a pop­u­lar tour­ist des­tin­a­tion loc­ated in South­east Asia, known for its stun­ning beaches, rich cul­tur­al her­it­age, and deli­cious cuisine. Here are some reas­ons why you should con­sider trav­el­ling to Thailand:

  • Beaches: Thai­l­and is home to some of the most beau­ti­ful beaches in the world, such as on Phuket and Koh Samui islands, and the Krabi coast. Vis­it­ors can enjoy crys­tal-clear waters, white sand beaches, and a range of water activ­it­ies such as snor­kelling and scuba diving.
  • Food cul­ture: Thai cuisine is known for its bold fla­vours and unique com­bin­a­tion of sweet, sour, spicy, and salty tastes. Some of the most pop­u­lar dishes include pad Thai, som tam, and tom yum soup. Vis­it­ors can also exper­i­ence street food, which offers a wide range of afford­able and deli­cious options.
  • Cul­tur­al her­it­age: Thai­l­and has a rich cul­tur­al her­it­age, with many temples and his­tor­ic­al sites to vis­it, such as the Grand Palace in Bangkok and the ancient city of Ayut­thaya. Vis­it­ors can also exper­i­ence tra­di­tion­al Thai dances and fest­ivals, such as the Loy Kra­thong and Songkran festivals.
  • Night­life: Thai­l­and is known for its vibrant night­life, with a range of options from nightclubs to bars and rooftop bars. Some of the most pop­u­lar night­life areas include Bangkok’s Khao San Road and Phuket’s Bangla Road.
  • Adven­ture: Thai­l­and offers a range of adven­ture activ­it­ies such as rock climb­ing, zip-lin­ing, and trekking. Vis­it­ors can also exper­i­ence ele­phant sanc­tu­ar­ies and tiger sanc­tu­ar­ies, which offer a unique and eth­ic­al wild­life experience.
  • Shop­ping: Thai­l­and is a shop­per­’s para­dise, with a range of shop­ping options from night mar­kets to lux­ury malls. Vis­it­ors can find afford­able and unique items such as silk, han­di­crafts, and souvenirs.
  • Hos­pit­al­ity: Thai people are known for their warm hos­pit­al­ity and friendly nature towards vis­it­ors. Vis­it­ors can expect a warm wel­come and a genu­ine con­nec­tion with the loc­als through­out their stay.

Over­all, Thai­l­and offers a unique and diverse range of exper­i­ences, from its stun­ning beaches and deli­cious cuisine to its rich cul­tur­al her­it­age and vibrant night­life. With its warm hos­pit­al­ity, afford­able prices, and end­less options for adven­ture and relax­a­tion, Thai­l­and is a must-vis­it des­tin­a­tion for any good traveller.

Postcard from Thailand: ‘Thai people are the kindest in the world’

September 30, 2024

Postcard from Thailand The smiling eyes of a Bangkok taxi driver Image by David Gillbanks (CC BY 4.0)

Thai­l­and is kind of a second home for me. I have been vis­it­ing the coun­try for more than 40 years. Although Thai­l­and receives so many tour­ists every year, I real­ise that most vis­it­ors have no clue about the etiquette and way of life of the Thai. This is a shame because they miss the essence of Thai […]

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Find five-star dining in surprising Mae Sot

October 21, 2021

Instruction in the kitchen at HCTC's The Passport restaurant in Mae Sot, Thailand

The city of Mae Sot in west­ern Thai­l­and dis­plays most of the hall­marks of a small bor­der cross­ing hub. Rich in trade, the quiet little town is a fas­cin­at­ing melt­ing pot of people.  Over dec­ades, influxes of refugees flee­ing neigh­bour­ing Myan­mar, many from the per­se­cuted Kar­en tribe, have shaped the city and earned it the nick­name of […]

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