Under the skin Bangkok, Thailand Uwern JongThe Siam Bangkok forms part of a new generation of hotels offering travel experiences that provide one-off cultural...
Bill Bensley Bangkok, Thailand Uwern JongWhat planet is Bill Bensley on? Most definitely this one and he’s passionate about saving it, especially since...
It’s the climb Railay, Thailand Zack CahillZack Cahill gets a dopamine hit with every lift, scaling the sacred walls of Railay. Stepping off the...
Pattaya, take two Na-Jomtien, Thailand Uwern JongFew are the places we vow never to return to – Pattaya, turned tawdry, was one of them....
The big dream Chiang Mai, Thailand Martin PerryMartin Perry travels North and meets Thailand’s most prominent elephant whisperers in the cultural capital of Chiang Mai....
Going afloat Phuket, Thailand Mark ThompsonMark Thompson earns his sea legs on a voyage to the Thai paradise island of Phuket. At a...
Phuket dreamscape Phuket, Thailand Uwern JongJust when we thought we had Phuket sussed, we heard reports of a resort transformed by a nip...
Grape day out Hua Hin, Thailand Uwern JongUwern Jong stumbles upon something he least expected in Thailand’s rolling Hua Hin Hills. I’m one of the...
Wisharawish Akarasantisook and Ston Tantraporn Bangkok, Thailand Uwern JongThailand is one of – if not the most – cutting-edge South East Asian nation when it comes...
Beating of the wave Koh Lipe, Thailand ExperientialistPhotographer Ralf Obergfell reflects on surviving the tsunami of 2004 and on how the experience has come to...
Jakkai Sitibutr Bangkok, Thailand Martin PerryRevered Thai artist Jakkai Sitibutr talks us through his inspirations and the Kingdom’s undying appreciation of craftsmanship. Jakkai...
Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok Bangkok, Thailand Steffen MichelsIt’s somewhat telling that the enormous orchids in the foyer at the Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok are regularly...
The Siam Bangkok, Thailand Steffen MichelsBangkok isn’t shy of heritage homes, but when you’re done visiting Jim Thompson’s House and M.R. Kukrit’s teak...
Villa Mahabhirom Chiang Mai, Thailand Steffen MichelsWalking around the grounds of this soulful sanctuary at the foot of Mount Suthep, you’d be excused for...
Soneva Kiri Koh Kood, Thailand Uwern JongMaking our fantasy island dreams come true is the not-so-best-kept secret that is Soneva Kiri, on stunning and...
Six Senses Yao Noi Koh Yao Noi, Thailand Steffen MichelsWe don’t usually play favourites at OutThere, but this exceptional hideaway hugging a densely forested hill on the...
Devasom Khao Lak Beach Resort & Villas Khao Lak, Thailand Steffen MichelsStepping into the sunlit, breezy lobby at Devasom Khao Lak, it’s easy to see why the name of...
Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, Thailand Uwern JongThis futuristic modern hotel with 360º views of the city – the Waldorf Astoria Bangkok – was designed...
Oriental Residence Bangkok, Thailand Uwern JongHotels in Bangkok have long traded on their ‘Orientalness’. After all, it was here in the Thai capital...
Siam@Siam Design Hotel Bangkok, Thailand Uwern JongThis old Bangkok favourite – the Siam@Siam Design Hotel invited us to try out the top suite on...
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Thailand Uwern JongOur return to the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, the iconic, timeless Grande Dame in the Thai capital was long-awaited....
Mason Pattaya, Thailand Uwern JongMason Pattaya is something entirely unique for the destination, muscling in somewhat unexpectedly on Thailand’s high-end hotel scene,...
The Peninsula Bangkok, Thailand Uwern JongWe guarantee you’ll gasp out loud as your beautiful, clasped-handed hostesses and army of butlers check you into...
VIE Hotel Bangkok – MGallery Bangkok, Thailand Uwern JongRight in the centre of the Bangkok bustle, this confident, urban property couldn’t be more at the heart...
Tower Club at lebua at State Tower Bangkok, Thailand Uwern JongFor experientialists who like to live life large, this Bangkok property needs no introduction. The lebua at State...
The Sukhothai Bangkok, Thailand Uwern JongPulling off the busy main road of car horns and motorcycle engines on to a private avenue made...
The Slate Phuket, Thailand Uwern JongThe Slate has been through a couple of different names and incarnations since it first opened (we remember...
Avani Hua Hin Hua Hin, Thailand Uwern JongHua Hin, situated just two and a half hours away from Bangkok, is a favourite of Thai city-slickers...
Sri Panwa Phuket, Thailand Uwern JongOur introduction to this huge luxury resort was by golf-cart, at sunset. As we arrived at check-in, our...
Dream Phuket Phuket, Thailand Uwern JongArriving in the dip of low-season unfortunately meant that we couldn’t see the Dream Hotel Phuket it all...
Park Hyatt Bangkok, Thailand Uwern JongThe family who runs the ‘Central’ empire of upscale shopping malls in Thailand are among the country’s most...
Twinpalms Phuket Phuket, Thailand Uwern JongThe jaw-droppingly beautiful Surin Beach, home to the glorious Twinpalms, used to be a must-go hangout for the...
The Racha Phuket, Thailand Uwern JongIf ‘Fantasy Island’ were real, this would be it. A 30-minute boat ride away from their executive boarding...
137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok, Thailand Uwern JongThis is the long-awaited Bangkok sister property to the exquisite Chiang Mai heritage getaway, the 137 Pillars House....
Keemala Resort & Spa, Phuket, Thailand Uwern JongFor a Phuket experience with a difference, one has to ensure that the hotel itinerary includes the Keemala....
Cape Kudu, Koh Yao Noi, Thailand Uwern JongWe first visited Koh Yao Noi, an island just off the coast of Phuket when it was nothing...
U-Sathorn, Bangkok, Thailand Uwern JongOutThere travellers in the know headed for Bangkok are looking for smaller, more intimate properties in new parts...
Trisara, Phuket, Thailand Uwern JongOne of the most talked-about hotels in Thailand, it’s easy to understand why – this is Thai luxury...
Hansar Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand Uwern JongAs Bangkok addresses go, you don’t really get more central than this. Nestled in a quiet, exclusive, residential...
Siam Kempinski, Bangkok, Thailand Uwern JongThis property has become known as one of Bangkok’s most notable urban-resorts, except the Siam Kempinski really takes...
Tamarind Village, Chiang Mai, Thailand Martin PerrySituated in the heart of Chiang Mai’s old town, yet in its own secluded area, this stunning boutique...
Napasai, a Belmond Hotel Koh Samui, Thailand Uwern JongYou’ll find the all-villa Napasai, a Belmond Hotel, in a somewhat rural island setting – amongst a grove...
Muthi Maya, Khao Yai, Thailand Uwern JongWhen we got to Bangkok, we set ourselves a challenge to look for a place that would be off-radar even...
Paresa, Phuket, Thailand Uwern JongThe Paresa had a great start with us. The property had recently hosted a same-sex blessing ceremony on the hotel’s...
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand Uwern JongHere’s a tip… There is more than one Sheraton in Bangkok, so know which you booked. The Grande is the...
Banyan Tree, Bangkok, Thailand Uwern JongRising up above the Bangkok skyline is the magnificent Banyan Tree. This is how you know you’ve made it to...
Banyan The Resort, Hua Hin, Thailand Uwern JongThis country-club resort (it boasts a world class golf course) is located in the self-styled Hamptons of Bangkok; just two hours...