Author: SmileyThai Travel

Songkran is, without doubt, the greatest water fight in the world!  Every year, millions of Thais join in the fun to mark Thai New Year in their villages, towns and cities. Roads are closed off, people put…  Read More >>

Rafflesia arnoldi has the largest single flower of any plant in the world, measuring up to a metre across and weighing a whopping 10kg! The flower was discovered in an Indonesian jungle by Dr Joseph Arnold in…  Read More >>

In the grounds of a temple in Ayutthaya is to be found one of Thailand’s most iconic sights, the head of a stone Buddha held firmly in the roots of a Bodhi tree. Ayutthaya, the ancient capital…  Read More >>

In the Isan region of north east Thailand is the truly enchanting and magical lake of Talay Bua Daeng, filled with hundreds of thousands of floating pink flowers erroneously named the red lotus. The lake is to…  Read More >>

Congratulations to Miss Thailand Universe on winning the Best National Costume award at this year’s Miss Universe competition. Not only did Aniporn Chalermburanawong (Nat) get the award for her incredible Tuk Tuk costume, but she was also placed…  Read More >>

Just two and a half hours outside of Bangkok is Khao Yai, which was created in 1962 as Thailand’s first National Park. To this day it remains as one of the largest National Parks in the country…  Read More >>

There is a restaurant in Bangkok that we like to take our customers to, especially to celebrate their final night in Thailand. Cabbages and Condoms serves delicious Thai food in a leafy garden setting, surrounded by lampshades, ornaments and…  Read More >>

Khao Phing Kan is a small island in the north of Phang Nga Bay. It is easily reached from Phuket, Krabi or Ao Nang and is best visited as part of a day tour of Phang Nga…  Read More >>

Hi! I hope you like our new web site! Welcome to the first of our regular Thai cookery lessons. Noi has given us some of her delicious recipes and we hope you enjoy cooking them. Pad Thai…  Read More >>

Thailand, the land of smiles is waiting for you… SmileyThai Travel is a family run travel company based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. We have been providing tours for our customers since 1989. We have extensive knowledge and experience…  Read More >>