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Travelling around South East Asia

Celebrate Loy Krathong Festival 2025 in Thailand: Top activities, locations, and traditions
Every year, on the night of the full moon of the 12th lunar month, one of Thailand’s most enchanting festivals, Loy Krathong or Festival of Lights, takes place in 2025. Here’s all the information you need to make sure you don’t miss anything.

Where to Experience the Real Yi Peng in Chiang Mai? The Only Free Lantern Release
Good news for travelers in Chiang Mai: the Yi Peng Festival in Doi Saket is the only event where visitors can release lanterns for free.

Thailand Wai Khru (Teachers’ Day): A Key Ritual of Reverence and Education
January 16th in Thailand celebrates Teachers’ Day, a unique day dedicated to the relationship between students and all teachers. This day is a national tribute to the essential and delicate mission of transmitting knowledge.

Why 5 December Matters in Thailand: King Bhumibol’s Birthday and Father’s Day
A day of national pride and reverence, 5 December marks the legacy of King Bhumibol and the celebration of Father’s Day, bringing Thais together in honor and tradition.

Thailand: Are Cats with Cut Tails Mistreated or Is It a Misplaced Heritage?
For those who have traveled to Southeast Asia and paid a little attention to cats, they may have noticed a common element: the state of their tails.