Off the beaten track
Want to explore Thailand differently? Here are 7 off-the-beaten-path itineraries to discover less touristy parts of the country depending on the length of your stay.
A series of portraits as I went to meet the inhabitants of a deprived area of Bangkok. A warm welcome in a community that is perhaps living there in its last hours, threatened by the commercial appetite of investors…
Mukdahan is a small town, bordering Laos just opposite, only separated by the mythical Mekong.
A short visit to Singburi province, largely covered by rice fields. It is a day in the heart of the Thai countryside.
Trat is best known as the embarkation point to the islands of Ko Chang, Ko Mak and Ko Kood. Here are some visits to make around the city.
Ko Kradat is a small private island adjacent to Ko Mak in the Gulf of Thailand (near Cambodia). It is best known for its free-roaming deer population.
A small, quiet island near Cambodia, Ko Mak charms visitors with its beaches, peaceful atmosphere, and authentic feel. A great place to spend a relaxing break.
Day two in Hpa An: from Kyauk Kalap Monastery to the rice paddies of the Karen village of Lakkana, passing through impressive caves. A taste of Burma!
Chaung Tha was our stop after Pathein, and I was eager to explore its beautiful wild beaches, I was not disappointed!
Quiet beaches, coconut groves, cycling and temples of Khao Thong Chai: a peaceful stop on the Prachuap Khiri Khan coast.
Located on the banks of the Mekong, this border town of Laos has an unexpected link with Vietnam and is well worth a stop.
Located on the edge of a khlong in Thonburi, the artists' house (Baan Silapin) combines art, craftsmanship and a peaceful atmosphere, far from the hustle and bustle of central Bangkok.