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Tiger Cave Temple: Krabi's 1260-step staircase to heaven
The Tiger Cave Temple, also known as "Wat Tham Suea," is the most famous and (it should be noted) most spect…
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Krabi's incredible (but tiger-free) Tiger Cave Temple
When you think of Krabi, you think of beaches – some of the most beautiful beaches in Thailand, in my opinio…
Culture
Is this Thailand's most lucky temple?
Several years ago, while traveling through Thailand's Isaan region with my now-husband, he added an unusual…
Culture
Thailand's unknown blue temple
Several years ago, on what was then my most extensive trip through the Isaan region of Thailand, I missed an…
CultureBangkok
Bangkok's infamous "UFO Temple"
Although Bangkok is the most visited city in the world, it is also one of the least explored. Understandably…
Culture
Jim Thompson and the Thai heritage in the future of the world at the World Expo in Osaka
Osaka, Japan, June 6, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / At Expo 2025 Osaka, Jim Thompson presents a modern expression of…
Culture
An homage to Thailand's culture, fashion and wellness – The Blooming Lotus 3.1 Phillip Lim x Amazing Thailand collaboration
Thailand's breathtaking beauty meets New York's vibrant design energy this spring – a campaign redefining th…
Culture
Fashion meets culture: Phillip Lim will be Thailand's cultural ambassador in 2025.
Thailand's vibrant fusion of tradition, creativity, and modern luxury is once again in the spotlight – this…
CulturePattaya
The Meliá Pattaya Hotel opens as a tribute to history and culture
Pattaya, Thailand, February 3, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The Meliá Pattaya Hotel, a 234-room hotel reflecting Pat…
CulturePhuket
The House of Tin Baron, the epitome of luxury and tradition, opens in the heart of Phuket.
Phuket, Thailand, December 25, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The House of Tin Baron, the historic landmark in Phuket'…
Culture
Enjoy the richness of Buddha leaping over the wall in Wah Lok
Bangkok, Thailand, November 21, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The Cantonese restaurant Wah Lok at the Carlton Hotel B…
Culture
The Jim Thompson Farm invites guests to experience the essence of Isan culture.
Pak Thong Chai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, January 4, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / As the fresh winter breeze enve…
Culture
Grand opening of the Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter celebrates a new chapter
Bangkok, Thailand, November 24, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The grand opening of the Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter…
Culture
Buddha of the Golden Basin
I'd wanted to visit Thailand's largest Buddha ever since I first saw it on the Instagram profile of a random…
Culture
When a traditional cult brand meets modern art
Bangkok, Thailand, August 21, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Jim Thompson's "ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE" campaign has redefi…
CultureBangkok
Tai A Woven Culture – Book presentation at the Blue Elephant Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand, April 17, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The Blue Elephant Cooking School & Restaurant Bangkok rece…
Culture
The Puppeteer and His Museum
Nakhon Si Thammarat is known for its shadow puppetry, called Nang Thalung. The puppets are carved from buffa…
Culture
National Politeness Month: What you should and shouldn't do in Thai culture
Happy National Politeness Month! Thai culture is considered one of the most polite and friendly in the world…
Culture
Notable Thai Americans/Canadians on the occasion of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
To kick off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are reminded of the great importance of o…
CulturePhuket
Phuket's legendary historic mansion is now listed on Airbnb
Phuket, Thailand, March 30, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / To celebrate the Thai New Year and welcome international tr…
Culture
Thailand continues to climb in the ranking of the "Best countries with the best cultural heritage".
Bangkok, September 8, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that Thailand ha…
Culture
Thailand's Kaeng Krachan Forest has been added to the World Heritage List.
Bangkok, Thailand, July 30, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to annou…
Culture
Influential Thai Americans on Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
In May, we in the United States celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI). During…
Culture
Thailand's best, lesser-known temples
Guest author John Borthwick skips the well-known temples of Bangkok and Chiang Mai and discovers fascinating…