Supporting Local Sustainable and Organic Farming
This is an Amazing Thailand travel blog (as a gateway to the greater Mekong region) with insider reviews of hotels in Bangkok, Pattaya, Koh Samui, Phuket, Chiang Mai and beyond. Tips on how to travel Thailand, and where to travel in the Thai kingdom. So use JING JING to plan your travel to Thailand -- ie flight to Bangkok -- find the best time to travel for festivals, Muay Thai, a local Thai Thai restaurant, and lots of fun stuff the Thais are famous for from Patong to Patpong to Phitsanuloke.
Thursday, 28 August 2025
Meliá Chiang Mai’s signature restaurant Mai Restaurant & Bar's new menu
Supporting Local Sustainable and Organic Farming
Wednesday, 9 July 2025
Banyan Tree Krabi: Where the Pristine Meets the Prehistoric
A Thai resort launches a Jurassic Explorer package for its guests.
The spectacular limestone cliffs and lush landscape of Krabi have returned to the silver screen as the primary film location of the blockbuster movie, Jurassic World Rebirth, which debuted worldwide on July 2, 2025.
Tuesday, 17 June 2025
North Phuket Unveils Strategic Destination Rebrand
Exciting news out of Thailand, with a group of hoteliers in Phuket coming together to launch a new campaign to attract more visitors to the less-developed north of the island.
Sunday, 25 May 2025
More awards for Devasom
Devasom Resorts is pleased to announce that Devasom Khao Lak has been recognised in the Best Luxury Resort category and Devasom Hua Hin in the Best Boutique Resort category for Thailand as part of Tripadvisor’s® Travellers’ Choice® Awards Best of the Best for 2025. This prestigious recognition places both resorts among the top 1% of hospitality experiences worldwide based on genuine traveller reviews.
Sunday, 13 April 2025
Barefoot luxury at Let's Sea Hua Hin Al Fresco Resort
From an intimate beachfront eatery to the recently renovated boutique hotel it is today, Let's Sea Hua Hin Al Fresco Resort has undergone a culinary evolution, putting Hua Hin on the food map long before it was a barefoot luxury hotel. The local talent of its kitchen awakens guests' senses to the authentic wonders of Thai cuisine, and hospitality standards transcend across the 40 private suites.
Wednesday, 2 April 2025
How to go shopping in Thailand
It’s no secret that Thailand is one of the most popular shopper’s paradises. Shopping is a prime item on a Thailand tourist's itinerary. A wide range of beautiful and quality items are on offer everywhere. Clothes, homewares, handicrafts, paintings, furniture, handbags, shoes, jewellery the list of bargains is endless. Having 24-hour service clothes tailored is very good value – especially for men. Department stores and local markets are equally fun and interesting to visit.
Important Update for Travellers to Thailand
Tuesday, 1 April 2025
Banyan Tree Samui Embraces the White Lotus Effect
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| Banyan Tree Spa Samui has introduced a “Sense of Lotus” spa package — a 120-minute rejuvenating treatment |
Banyan Tree Samui, a MICHELIN-listed resort overlooking sapphire seas from its vantage point on a lush hillside at the southeastern peninsula of Koh Samui, has announced a series of in-house innovations to celebrate the growing popularity of the island under what has quickly become known as “The White Lotus Effect”.






