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  • A Quick & Simple Guide to the Chiang Mai Flower Festival

    A Quick & Simple Guide to the Chiang Mai Flower Festival

    The city of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand blooms every February for the Chiang Mai Flower Festival. This three-day festival is a celebration of spring, showcasing the region’s flowers, cultural traditions, and is generally just an excuse for a party.

  • Lopburi Monkey Festival: A Temple Banquet for Thailand’s Macaques

    Lopburi Monkey Festival: A Temple Banquet for Thailand’s Macaques

    Updated December 2024 The Lopburi Monkey Festival, or “Monkey Buffet Festival”, is one of Thailand’s most unusual and entertaining annual events. Held in the ancient city of Lopburi, located about 150 kilometres (93 miles) north of Bangkok, this festival honours the local monkey population that has become synonymous with the…

  • The Red Lotus Sea in Udon Thani: A Natural Wonder in Thailand

    The Red Lotus Sea in Udon Thani: A Natural Wonder in Thailand

    Updated December 2024 Located in Udon Thani, Thailand, the Red Lotus Sea (known locally as Talay Bua Daeng) is one of the country’s most impressive natural wonders. From December to February, this sprawling freshwater lake comes alive with millions of blooming pink lotus flowers, creating an endless, surreal expanse of…