Your Thai Planet

Here at YourThaiPlanet.com you will find useful information about Thailand to help you out if you are planning your first trip or if you visit Thailand on a regular basis. We have links to Thai newspapers (in English and Thai) and Interactive Maps to help you get around easier. Also, You can find the best deals on Hotel rooms in Thailand right here, Thai music videos and so much more. So, Good Luck to you, have fun and Thank You for visiting us, Sawatdee!

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About Thailand The Beaches

The kingdom of Thailand lies in the heart of Southeast Asia, making it a natural gateway to Indochina, Myanmar and Southern China. Its shape and geography divide into four natural regions. The mountains and forests of the North...(Read More)

Thailand has some of the world's most incredible beaches. Whether you're in the Andaman Sea on Thailand's Indian Ocean coast or the South China Sea on the Pacific side of Thailand, opportunities abound to play in the sand, snorkel, swim, dive and sun bathe...(Read More)

The Nightlife

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Thailand is the country that actually knows how to celebrate and rejoice. It is loaded with more pubs and bars per square kilometer than you could imagine. Yes! Thailand is crowded with bars, disco, karaoke and its nightlife is unrivaled and anywhere in Thailand. It's said that no other city in Asia rivals Thailand for its nightlife. For those interested in...(Read More)

Bangkok

Bangkok's nightlife has a reputation for being wild and rowdy. But at the same time it's relaxed, safe, enjoyable and great fun! Rapidly establishing itself as Asia's capital of cool, Bangkok's diverse nightlife scene features everything from excellent live music and good jazz clubs to ultra cool bars, trendy clubs and great restaurants...(Read More)

Pattaya

Pattaya's nightlife is a modern, sometimes unsightly tapestry of the wild and debauched. The turnover of pubs, beer-bars, discos and go-go bars is phenomenal, almost as frequent as the coming and going of tourists. Here is a general overview of what you can find in Pattaya and where. Go-Go Bars, Beer Bars...(Read More)

Phuket

Patong is hopping every night of the week. Shops and restaurants stay open late, and there's the never-ending choice of bars, clubs, karaoke lounges, cabaret, massage parlors, go-go bars, discos and different kinds of shows. You'll find a whole range of of "informed opinion" on the nightlife in Patong, with...(Read More)

History of Muay Thai

Muay Thai (Thai: มวยไทย) or Thai Boxing is a form of hard martial art practiced in large parts of the world, including Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries. The art is similar to others in Southeast Asia such as: pradal serey in Cambodia, lethwei in Myanmar, tomoi in Malaysia, and Lao boxing in Laos. Muay Thai has a long history in Thailand and is the country's national sport. Traditional Muay Thai practiced today varies significantly from the ancient art muay boran and uses kicks and punches in a ring with gloves similar to those used in Western boxing.

Muay Thai is referred to as "The Art of Eight Limbs", as the hands, shins, elbows, and knees are all used extensively in this art. A practitioner of...(Read More)

Some Do's and Don'ts While in Thailand

Whilst Thai people are among the most tolerant and forbearing of hosts, they have nevertheless a number of customs and taboos which the visitor should respect. To help with this the Tourist Authority of Thailand publishes a tiny booklet entitled "Do's and Don'ts in Thailand". A few extracts are included here:

1) Public displays of affection between men and women are frowned upon. You may see Westernised young Thai's holding hands in public, but that is as far as it goes, in polite society.

2) Topless bathing may be considered acceptable in your own...(Read More)