Ayutthaya was the capital of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya, the predecessor of the modern Kingdom of Thailand. Ayutthaya oversaw the Golden Age of Siam, where people from all cultures came to do business. Ayutthaya was a major power in Southeast Asia, unfortunately leading to the envy of its Burmese neighbour. The city was destroyed in […]
Chiang Mai is Thailand’s metropolis of the north. With a comfortable, walkable urban core, plenty of outdoor activity opportunities, numerous venues for social activities, and affordable lifestyle, Chiang Mai is a favourite city for Thais and internationals alike. Besides the many temples in the city, Chiang Mai is a base for exploring the mountains in […]
Phi Phi Islands near Phuket, Thailand, is world-famous for its beauty. The islands are populated by Muslim Malay fishermen since the 1940s, and the name of the islands comes from the Malay language: Api-Api, meaning very fiery, referring to the grey mangrove tree (fiery tree). The islands, specifically Maya Bay, were used by the 2000 […]
