Northern Thailand

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in Northern Thailand, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Intercontinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping

Intercontinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping. Enjoy royal hospitality.

Andy Mossack visits the brand-new Intercontinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping Hotel, and finds it a haven of peace and tranquillity in northern Thailand’s ancient capital.

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Touring Elephant Centres in Thailand

Animal welfare is always a concern for British travellers and, with so many of us visiting Thailand every year, the care of captive elephants is an issue that’s impossible to ignore.

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Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort

The Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort is a luxury all-inclusive retreat perched high up on a ridge overlooking the confluence of the Mekong and Ruak rivers, northern Thailand’s natural border with Myanmar and Laos.

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