Author: Nathaniel Fields

Thailand is truly a magical-feeling destination. Bustling Bangkok offers gold-covered temples and fascinating cultural sites while the country’s gorgeous islands and beautiful beaches have some of the most luxe resorts in the world. The jungle-filled northern province beckons travelers to spend time walking with elephants and exploring pristine nature. To protect these natural resources, the Tourism Authority of Thailand says it will focus part of its 2023 visitor marketing campaign on meaningful travel, including responsible tourism and sustainable initiatives. Part of this plan is a proposed 300 baht (about $9) tourism levy for incoming international tourists. The country’s tourism minister,…

Temperatures are forecast to fall by another 6-8oC in the north and north-east and by 3-5oC in the eastern and central regions, including Bangkok and its peripherals, from tomorrow until Tuesday, according to the Meteorological Department. The cold weather is the result of the arrival of another strong cold front from China, which is covering the north of Thailand. Temperatures in the low lands of north-eastern and northern provinces will fall to 10-18oC and to 2-10oC in the mountainous areas. Temperatures in the eastern and central provinces, including Bangkok, are forecast to fall to 15-21oC. The south will face heavy…