TravTalk Middle East Online Magazine
Thailand remains one of the most visited countries by both locals and expatriates from the Middle Eastern region. With unmatched hospitality, wellness facilities, adventure campaigns, and luxury accommodation, the country has everything to attract more visitors from the Middle East region. If you are planning to visit the Southeast Asian country, do not miss Khao Yai and Krabi.
Dr. Shehara Rizly
Bleisure in Bangkok
Learn to cook Thai food
House of Taste offers an opportunity to cook Thai food in an authentic atmosphere. You will be taken to purchase fresh produce from the market and then invited to cook amazing Thai dishes that you can taste as well at the end of the class. It is a must try experience for all foodies.
Icon Siam River Cruise
The pier is just outside the famous Icon Siam mall that caters to high-end shopping, as well as local products, including clothes, toys, jewellery, handicrafts and souvenirs. The dinner cruise aboard the vessel is amazing as you would start off your evening with welcome drinks at the top deck and later move down inside to the lower deck for a scrumptious four course dinner.
Sidhorn Kempinski Bangkok
Ideally suited for the Middle Eastern clientele, Sidhorn Kempinski is a one stop destination where a family can enjoy the shopping area adjacent, eateries across the place to dine or takeaway different types of cuisine and just go up to their luxurious suite for a relaxing evening. The high tea is a must try, as they have a unique presentation while the food and ambience is amazing. The gym has the latest machines where you will not feel that you are working out, but at the end of the session your calories are down. The spa is a must try experience as the ambience places you in deep relaxation and rejuvenates you from inside and out.
Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit
Located just 10 minutes away from the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, where international exhibitions are conducted, the area is quite famous for its many shopping centres. If you stay in Sofitel, the shopping area is just a sky walk away as the hotel links to the shopping centre.
Hidden Gem of Khao Yai
Tuscany – Italian escape in Khao Yai
Driving up the mountains to its lush escapes, one must add this destination to their bucket list, as it is a replica of Tuscany, Italy, with its notable features that bring out the best experiences. The replica is so real from the street you can witness a variety of Italian monuments recreated to give a feel of experiencing Italy.
Khao Yai night safari
For those wanting to experience adventure and the great outdoors, this is the perfect place. The night safari is a great experience, and if one wants to explore further, the camping grounds provide a true experience in the great outdoors.
Temata Hill Rock
The ideal home away from home experience, nestled in the mountainous area for the whole family. There are different types of villas that one can select, either one with a pool, or one with a sauna at the top. The places are so close to each other that it will be ideal for a few families to spend quality time together. The breakfast is amazing along with the breathtaking views.
Emarald isle of Krabi
Shopping, beaches and night life
The main factor is that 50 per cent of the locals are Muslim. Hence, it is an important destination for the Middle Eastern travellers. When it comes to shopping, it is the perfect place to shop for all the local products. From clothing, accessories, to footwear and household requisites, it is ideal to shop for every age group. The services of a speed boat to hop in from one island to another is a must try activity and it is an amazing experience to be added on to the bucket list of travellers across the Middle East. Each island has a host of different experiences to offer and cater to the adventurous visitors. By night, the area becomes even more colourful with all the music and night shopping, which tempts the travellers to purchase more, as the variety of products locally sourced is amazing and at unbeatable prices.
Ao Nang Princeville Villa Resort and Spa
This is one of the most convenient locations which can cover all the needs of a shopaholic, adventurous you, and one who would like to listen to music from different eras, or just walk on the beach checking out the depth of the water.
