Bangkok’s night life is one that is raved about across the globe, but which places are the most happening once the nighttime hits? Ashley Sutton’s Maggie Choo’s is one of the most recommended places for tourists looking to light up the night. The nightclub is located in the basement of a hotel, but it is anything but dingy. This club has a jazzy feel to it with its leather furniture and dimly lit ambiance. Visitors also highly recommend their cocktails.

Key Takeaways:

• Bangkok boasts an amazing nightlife, with a dizzying array of bars, hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and other entertainment.
• Maggie Choo’s, another project by local nightlife tycoon Ashley Sutton, mixes live jazz and pretty waitresses with a distinctive retro aesthetic.
• Alfresco 64 offers a delight for whiskey connoisseurs, while establishments like the Speakeasy and WTF cater to a wider range of tastes.

“Another great place for bar hopping — if you don’t mind hanging with the under-25 set — the numerous clubs and pubs that line Royal City Avenue (taxi drivers all know it as RCA) provide a congregation point for youngsters looking to chill out.”

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/bangkok-best-nightlife/index.html

The largest island in the whole country of Thailand goes by the name of Phuket. You can find it in the Andaman Sea, and it is 878 kilometers north of the equator. The main language is of course Thai, but if you find yourself frequenting the west coast or commercial areas, you will probably find locals who speak English as well. The majority of locals are Buddhist, but there is a large community of Muslims as well.

Key Takeaways:

• Phuket is found in the Andaman Sea, which is actually rare when considering the rest of Thailand’s famous islands.
• Most of the people who live in the province are Buddhist, but you can also find some Muslims.
• Thai is the official language of the island, but you can get away with just speaking English in some areas in the west.

“Most of Phuket remains jungle and tropical rainforest despite an acceleration of development over the past 20 years.”

One of the most luxurious places that you can visit and still not spend too much money is Thailand. It is a gorgeous place and a big vacation spot for many people who have always wanted to go visit it. This new jungle retreat in the country is a huge tourist attraction as you can get really close to live elephants. Chiang Rai is one of the few places in the world where you can experience these gentle giants up close and you can do it here knowing that the animals are treated well and run by compassionate conservationists who have ling championed sustainable elephant tourism.

Key Takeaways:

• The Anatara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp and Resort offers a Walk With Giants experience.
• Tourist takers go on a slow meandering walk from a base camp to a river, but the punchline is they get to walk with elephants.
• The walk is generally hit and muggy, so the elephants enjoy a refreshing bath at the end of their arduous trek.

“Anyone who has struggled to get their child out of the bath will sympathise with the mahouts watching over Bleum and Beau.”

Read more: http://www.traveller.com.au/thailand-blissfully-happy-hanging-out-with-giants-h176k2