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Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. Over 2,000 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 75,000 have been infected. But experts predict the true number of people with the disease could be as high as … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. Over 2,000 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 75,000 have been infected. But experts predict the true number of people with the disease could be as high as … Read more
Relentlessly busy, noisy, smelly and stiflingly hot: it’s easy to see why for many, Bangkok is little more than a place for a brief stopover. But dig a little deeper and you’ll find a burgeoning arts scene, a raft of new restaurants and elegant galleries. Here’s how to spend 48 hours in the Thai capital… … Read more
Pictured: The amazing ‘world first’ luxury transparent ‘jungle bubbles’ that let you watch elephants by day… and the stars above at night The pods are at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort in Chiang Saen in northern Thailand They have a bedroom with a king-size bed, a ‘living room’ and cost from (£440/$570) per night … Read more
A jungle adventure usually means sacrificing modern comforts for basic lodgings. But these stunning hotels prove that you can immerse yourself in nature while surrounded by breathtaking luxury. From the amazing Amazon resort built on stilts to the Thai forest hideaway where every villa has a private pool, MailOnline Travel presents some of the most … Read more
For most of us, tipping around the world is an awkward exercise, whether it be taxi drivers, in restaurants or the staff in our hotel. But we have only ourselves (or our ancestors) to blame. For the tip originated way back in Tudor England, when it became the norm for overnight guests staying in private … Read more
When do new post-Brexit rules about travel in the European Union come into effect and are there interactive elephant sanctuaries in Thailand? The holiday guru answers traveller queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 16:56 BST, 28 December 2019 | Updated: 16:02 BST, 31 December 2019 The holiday guru has stepped up to the plate once … Read more
Ray-Ban maker Essilor Luxottica’s Thailand factory hit by staff’s £160m scam By Daily Mail City & Finance Published: 21:50 GMT, 30 December 2019 | Updated: 10:10 GMT, 31 December 2019 Staff at a spectacles factory in Thailand have scammed Essilor Luxottica out of up to £162million. The company behind the Ray-Ban and Michael Kors brands … Read more
Trekking through jungles, snorkelling in a lagoon and lounging on the beach with a cocktail – they were all high on our ‘things-to-do’ check list as we set off for Thailand on a cold winter morning. But as we strapped ourselves into our plane seats, along with our 20-month-old daughter, the thought did cross my … Read more