Thailand is called the Land of Smiles, and after spending time in the nation of gilded Buddhist temples, vibrant food, and virgin beaches, it's easy to see why. One smiles at Thailand, and the country smiles back, from the hotel concierge to the papaya peddler to the Royal Police, whose khaki-green uniforms crinkle like crepe paper as they salute each farang (foreigner) that crosses their paths. Locals stop ...

Wind gently lifting my hair, luke-warm water up to my neck, and arms resting on the side of my midnight blue-tiled plunge pool, I had a Beyoncé moment. For that one second, I thought we could relate. Cycling between pool dips, sunning on my villa's private loungers and secluded beach walks, I was at a celeb-caliber resort for the price the paparazzi could afford. Known for extremes—either $5/night beach bun ...

Floating Cinema, or Cinema on the Sea, is a creative project finished by Ole Scheeren that is located between two verdant rocks in the middle of Nai Pi Lae Lagoon near Kudu Island. The cinema is designed for Film on the Rocks Yao Noi Film Festival, during which all the guests will be invited to arrive at the cinema by a boat. The structure is modular and reusable, and it is entirely made out of recycled mat ...

Reams and reams have been written about the cuisine of Thailand, and for a very good reason it's some of the tastiest on the planet. Besides being fresh, healthy, and numbingly spicy, Thai food is famous for its careful balance of the four fundamental flavors sour, sweet, salty, and bitter. Discovering the national cuisine of a distant land is the highlight of any foodie’s trip. Here is a roundup of some of ...

It isn't easy picking Thailand's special beaches. First, its been done before. Second, the whole damn coast is a best beaches highlight reel. So here's at least some cream of a bumper crop, to be squabbled and huzzahed over. Bangkok's Suvarnbhumi International Airport is a major Asian hub and budget carriers like AirAsia have made travel to Thailand from cities in the region, notably Kuala Lumpur and Singap ...