The Thailand Vegetarian Festival 17 December 2015 During the Vegetarian Festival - also known as the Nine Emperor Gods Festival - celebrated in October, many locals abstain from eating meat and drinking alcohol for up to 9 days. It is believed that the festival and its rituals bestow good fortune on those who religiously observe it. The festival is not as peaceful as it initially sounds. Alongside the papaya and eggplant there is the little matter of self-mutilation to deal with! ... Full Article » Category: Weddings and Events Dragon procession Kathu village Phuket Vegetarian Festival Thai Chinese culture
Our New Luxury Villas in Thailand 19 December 2015 We’ve been searching high and low to find some of the best villas in Thailand to add to our ever growing collection. So here’s a quick overview of just some of the gems we added in 2015 or you can view all of our new and latest villas in our "Our Latest Thailand Villas Collection on our home page. ... Full Article » Category: Villas 5 bedroom beach villa Chaweng bay Chaweng Noi beach Coral Cove Corporate retreat High end luxury villa Naka Lay Bay Samsara Estate Villa for families
Koh Samui Street Food 21 December 2015 One of the things we love most about Thailand is the food. There is no better way to try local food than from the street vendors selling tantalizing and authentic dishes. It’s a good way to dive head first into local culture. So where is the best place to find street food in Samui and what dishes are worth a try? ... Full Article » Category: Dining Bophut Fisherman’s village Koh Samui Lamai Maenam Nathon Thai street food Walking street markets
Samui Villas with the Best Infinity Pools 17 December 2015 One of the best things about renting a villa in Koh Samui, rather than staying in a hotel, is that they often have a private pool. So you can kick back, relax and not worry about who is watching or whom you’ll be sharing the pool with. Koh Samui certainly has its fair share of stunning infinity pools. ... Full Article » Category: Villas Laem Sor beach Luxury beachfront estate