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TravelThaipusam, Chinese New Year and Sapporo's snow all fall within three weeks: five Asian winter festivals worth flying from Thailand for
Five of Asia's biggest winter festivals are a short trip from Thailand, and all have confirmed 2026/27 dates: the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, Thaipusam at Batu Caves, the Sapporo Snow Festival, Chinese New Year in Penang and the Taiwan Lantern Festival in Miaoli.
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TravelThailand's longest rail tunnel has broken through. Will you really take a train to Chiang Rai in 2028?
The 6,215-metre Ngao Tunnel broke through on 11 November 2026, and the Den Chai to Chiang Rai and Chiang Khong railway is 74% built with a 2028 target. What has been built, what is missing, and what the announcements leave out on fares and timetables.
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TravelBuilt on a volcano and lined up with the sun: why do so few expats ever make it to Phanom Rung?
Phanom Rung in Buriram is a pink sandstone Khmer sanctuary on an extinct volcano, built so the sun passes through all 15 doorways four times a year. What it is, when the alignments happen, what the 13 to 15 November festival is, and whether it is worth the drive.
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TravelKaeng Krachan's sea of mist is back. Can you make the 05:30 cut-off, and does your car even qualify?
Khao Phanoen Thung in Kaeng Krachan National Park reopened on 1 November 2026. The road up runs one way in fixed windows, only roadworthy 4WD vehicles are allowed, and daily visitor numbers are capped. Here are the times, the vehicle rule and a simple plan for a weekend trip.
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TravelSixteen Thai places made a global green list. Why is Doi Inthanon the one TAT is shouting about?
Doi Inthanon and 15 other Thai places made Green Destinations Top 100 Stories 2026. Here is what the listing means for cool-season trips from Chiang Mai and beyond.
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TravelWhy hasn't Thailand's cool season started yet, and how cold will Bangkok and Chiang Mai get this winter?
Thailand had not officially entered its cool season by 1 November 2026, and the Thai Meteorological Department expects a later, milder winter than last year. We explain the criteria, the official forecast lows for Bangkok, Chiang Mai and other provinces, and what it means for your plans.
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TravelThailand by numbers: what Bangkok's 40-baht Red and Purple line day cap did to ridership, and will it last past 30 November?
Contactless journeys on Bangkok's Purple Line and SRT Red Line have more than doubled since a 40-baht daily fare cap began in December 2025. We look at the official numbers, how the cap works, whether foreigners can use it, and what happens after it is due to end on 30 November 2026.
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TravelIs Vietnam catching Thailand? Tourist arrivals compared, January to September 2026
Thailand recorded 23.2 million foreign arrivals in January to September 2026, down 3.8 per cent, while Vietnam grew 14.5 per cent to 17.7 million. We compare the official numbers market by market and explain what the narrowing gap means for people living in Thailand.
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TravelIndia-Thailand Highway Status (2026): What Is Open?
Yes, the India-Thailand highway project is real. No, it is not a direct bilateral road, and no, it is not finished. If you want the clean status on the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway, the route through Myanmar and whether it is actually usable end to end, start here.
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TravelBest Months to Visit Phuket & Thailand (2026): Weather, Seasons & When to Go
Phuket is not one weather pattern either. If you want the simple answer, the best months are usually November to April. If you want the cheaper answer, shoulder season is the smarter question.
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TravelGetting Around Phuket & Thailand: Scooters, Taxis & Beyond (2026)
How to get about day to day in Phuket and beyond, what to rent, what to skip, and how to stay legal and in one piece.
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