Kuala Lumpur doesn’t get a lot of positive press. Not quite as glitzy or vibrant as say Singapore or Bangkok, it’s like the rather plain sister who gets passed over at the prom. However the city does have several interesting and off the beaten path sights and attractions, plus a few more notable ones, and… [more]

Old Siam’s dusty former capital has endured a lot over the centuries, not least being ransacked by the Burmese, but the recent flooding was easily the worst trauma in living memory. A total of 157 historic monuments in and around the UNESCO World Heritage Site were submerged for over a month last October, a shocking… [more]

This well-established annual blues bonanza down in Phuket attracts top acts from the USA, Europe and Australia, as well as Thailand. Headlining is Chris Thomas King, whose songs featured on the Billboardtopping soundtrack to the Coen Brothers movie O Brother Where Art Thou, while support comes from Rich Harper (USA), AkashA (Malaysia) and the John… [more]

The recently opened Nova Hotel & Spa scores with contemporary design and a convenient location in the heart of Pattaya, within easy walking distance of the beach. Head to Pattaya before the end of March to take advantage of their tempting opening rates: a Deluxe room for two overlooking the pool is currently B 2,250++… [more]

Silk lovers should slink up to Kalasin province this month. Phu Thai settlers, descendants of Vietnamese immigrants, here are renowned for their unique silk designs, or prae wa, and this festival, due to be held in the town’s Rim Pao Hotel, will be full of them. Lots of contests, and a best of Kalasin fair,… [more]

The Accor group have just opened their first All Seasons brand hotel in the north, the All Seasons Chiang Mai, and to celebrate they’re offering special introductory rates of B1,185++ for a standard room, and B1,422++ for a deluxe room until March 31. Located near the centre of town, at the Phu Come Intersection, the… [more]

Inspired by Valentine’s Day, the V Villas Hua Hin has come up with a Romeo and Juliet themed package for couples: one night in a two bedroom pool villa suite. Included is candlelight dinner for two, a one hour aroma massage, and high tea in your villa or by the beach. Prices start at B… [more]

South of Krabi, on a long stretch of secluded beach. The luxury Anantara Sikao Resort & Spa promises beautiful views of the emerald blue Andaman sea and breathtaking sunsets. Until the end of Feb, book your stay a minimum of 30 days in advance and get 20 % off the regular rate. Rates for deluxe… [more]

One of the great kings of the legendary Ayutthaya period, King Narai was a great believer in international relations. What better way to honour his memory, then, than a tourist-friendly tribute around the ruins of Lop Buri province’s Phra Narai Ratchanivet, the palace he built? Visitors will get to enjoy a sound and light show,… [more]

Hip VIP beach resort, the Nikki Beach Koh Samui, has come up with a three night Valentine’s Package exclusively for couples. Between February 10 to 17 you and your loved one can enjoy three nights for the price of two, round-trip airport transfers, a romantic private dinner on the beach (including a bottle of sparkling… [more]

Sixteen years after the first mass underwater wedding ceremony, blushing brides will again be squeezing garters over their wetsuits and descending into the deep blue seas just off Trang province’s Koh Kradan island. Amazingly popular, dozens of couples sign up every year to say “I do” using divers’ sign language. Packages start at B 25,000… [more]

A highlight of the Northeast is Udon Thani’s Ban Chiang, an archeological site where red pottery shards discovered in the 1960s turned out to be remnants of Asia’s oldest Bronze Age settlement. Regional cultural performances, sales of local produce, and a light and sound show will all feature in this celebration of the must-see UNESCO… [more]

Now in its 21st year, this pro tennis tournament with a beachside location promises an exciting line-up of top women tennis stars, including former Grand Slam champions. As always, the eight day competition will culminate, on Sunday 12, with the finals being held in a compact 2,500 capacity stadium located on the grounds of Pattaya… [more]

Hua Hin’s multi-million baht performing arts complex, the Vic Hua Hin, is hosting a flurry of global talent as part of its ongoing Fringe Festival this month. Performances include physical Thai theatre on February 4, traditional Japanese drumming on February 5, a one-man show from the UK on February 11, and French-Thai modern dance on… [more]