## The Tropical Zone ## The Mekong Region (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam) generally have a much hotter climate than most foreign visitors are used to. This is because most of the region is [tropical](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropics), lying between the tropic of Cancer and the tropic of Capricorn. It experiences warm to hot weather all…
## Dealing with the Tropical Climate in Thailand ## The climate in Thailand is not something that most visitors will be used to. In fact it is often the change in climate that attracts people to such an exotic destination in the first place. Those who are arriving from colder countries will not usually be…
## Importance of Staying Hydrated in Southeast Asia ## The weather in Southeast Asia is usually much different than what foreigners are used to at home. The majority of tourists are not familiar with dealing with the heat, and this can lead them into trouble. One of the most serious problems is heat stroke but…
Mahidol Day is held each year on September 24 in remembrance of Prince Mahidol who is honored in Thailand as the father of modern Thai medicine. He was the father of HRH King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. – Sunday, 24 September, 2017. – Monday, 24 September, 2018.
While Chiang Mai is quite a safe place, there are still some risks lurking beneath the surface. The unaware can easily fall prey to gem scams, overpriced tuks tuks and credit card fraud during their time in the city. With the right knowledge and some keen observation, however, it is simple to remain free from…
While living or traveling in Chiang Mai, it is easy to forget to remain active thanks to the city’s wide range of restaurants, bars and other entertainment options. Chiang Mai is an outstanding place to stay fit and healthy and with prices starting from as low as 60 THB per day, there is no excuse…
## Phi Ta Khon Ghost Festival in Loei ## __Phi Ta Khon (ผีตาโขน)__ is the most popular festival in Loei province in the Northeast of Thailand (Issan). It is held in Dan Sai district and lasts for three days. The date for this event changes each year, but it is always sometime between March and…
## Thai Food Highly Rated Internationally ## One of the highlights of a trip to Thailand is the chance to sample some of the local food. A [survey conducted by CNNgo](http://www.cnngo.com/explorations/eat/worlds-50-most-delicious-foods-067535?page=0,2) last year into the world’s 50 most delicious foods had Thai Massaman curry in first place – other Thai dishes performed well and [Tom…
[Wisaka Bucha](https://chiangmaibest.com/wisaka-bucha-visakha-vesak/) is on Monday, June 4th, 2012. This is a national holiday and banks and government offices are closed. Temple schools may hold half-day celebrations and have the children march in a parade to various Buddhist temples and shrines in the nearby neighborhood. Most other schools will be closed for the day. This holiday…
After the crazy times of [Songkran in Chiang Mai](https://chiangmaibest.com/thai-holidays-festivals/songkran/), one might think that Thailand lulls itself into a few months of relative calm. That is not the case for the month of May, as several events take place, and Visaka Bucha which begins in early June should be on the radar screen of anyone in…
## Puet Suan Lok ## The [International Horticultural Exhibition Royal Flora Rajapruek (shortened to Royal Flora)](http://www.royalparkrajapruek.org) is currently taking place in Chiang Mai. The festival began December 14th and is due to continue until 14th of March. This exhibition is referred to locally as Puet Suan Lok (พืชสวนโลก). The last Royal Flora [attracted almost 4…
