One Thailand's iconic rides is the Mae Hong Son Loop. Once a year the GT-Rider team ride for two days in memory of their fallen friends. This year was the 10th Anniversary and 56 riders were involved. Every year it is becoming more and more popular. The highlight is a moving Buddhist ceremony at Wat Doi Kong and its GT-Rider Chedi

The Buddhadasa Indapanno Archives (BIA) is named after the late founder of a famous meditation retreat in Southern Thailand, Wat Suan Mokkh. BIA is a Dharma learning and edutainment center to help people attain Nirvana. This center also collects, maintains and sets up a database for original written works by Buddhadasa Bhikkhu. BIA also hosts facilities suitable for meditation, lectures, discussion, exhibitions etc. in order to be a hub for mutual understanding. The site is at the far northern end of Suan Wachira Benchathat Park adjacent to a large pond in Chatuchak

The dramatic rescue of the young Thai Soccer team from a flooded cave in the countries north has not only inspired movie makers around the world, it has also inspired a song created by the team behind the Isan Project. The new release is called "Heroes of Thailand" www.theisanproject.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trGm2-qPXcE

Prestige Products Thailand, importer of luxury perfumes, recently launched its newest perfume brand at Bangkok’s Park Hyatt. We were there to meet the CEO and Co-Creator Marc Chaya and to discover the true meaning of a fragrance wardrobe AVAILABLE NOW: EMQUARTIER AND SIAM PARAGON BANGKOK

Chef couple Duangporn Songvisava (Bo) and Dylan Jones (lan) have been serving royal Thai dishes to much fanfare for nearly a decade. The heritage of the cuisine is respected, but there is a touch of modernity in the presentation

Thailands beaches a legendary. In this episode we visit Koh Samed, only several hours by car from Bangkok. Here we discover an exclusive island getaway where we were able to leave our worries away on the pier. We were picked up by a speedbat and whisked across the glistening waters of the Gulf of Thailand to the unspoiled, secluded powdery white sands of Ao Kiew Beach. A truly luxury escape!

For anyone travelling to Bangkok when it opened in 1970, this iconic tower was the tallest building on the city skyline. The long list of people who have stayed at the hotel over the years is a veritable who’s who in both local and international circles and the wall of fame inside the hotel lobby is a dazzling testament to the hotel’s success. 1970 seems like only yesterday but the 5th of January 2019 will mark the end of an era for his favourite hotel. The legendary Dusit Thani will close its doors to make way for a new property within a 36.7 billion baht mixed-use project to be built in partnership with Thailand’s Central Pattana Public Company. As the Dusit Thani Bangkok prepares for its new chapter, visitors can take part in a series of special promotions. There are free lunches or dinners for couples who married here, room upgrades and hotel events every month - culminating with a spectacular New Year celebration to say both farewell to the past and hello to the future For more information on special promotions visit: www.dusit.com Dusit Thani Bangkok

How to Live Healthily in an Unhealthy World Living in an ever-increasingly polluted environment, awareness of how toxins are affecting our bodies and how to avoid and get rid of them is becoming a necessity in our daily lives, regardless of gender or age. We recently visited the newly-opened BodyConscious at Y Wellness Centre to meet Dr. Yinhsu Liu, Clinic Director of BodyConscious to discover new natural treatments for good heal and well-being. Dr Liu is a Naturopathic physician and registered dietician. Here and her team can enlighten you on how toxins and metal effects the body, how one can avoid overloading our bodies with toxins, how to facilitate unloading them, how to identify symptoms of toxin overloading as well Healing with Natural Treatments? - BodyConcious Bangkok Destination Thailand Health and Well-being Bangkok

Chef couple Duangporn Songvisava (Bo) and Dylan Jones (lan) have been serving royal Thai dishes to much fanfare for nearly a decade. The heritage of the cuisine is respected, but there is a touch of modernity in the presentation

CHIANG RAI: Oub Kham Lanna Museum: Chiang Rai's Oub Kham Museum houses an impressive collection of paraphernalia and artifacts from almost every corner of the ancient Lanna Kingdom. Located approximately 2 kilometers west of the city center, this unique museum exhibits Northern Thailand's tribal history with jewelry, costumes & sculptures.

Madame Tussauds WAX MUSEUM in Bangkok: Located in the Siam Discovery Center in the heart of Bangkok, Madame Tussauds Bangkok is a fabulous wax museum where you can rub shoulders with world celebrities, heads of state, activists, sports heroes and heroines, legendary artists, and even royalty. It's a museum that is well worth checking out. www.madametussauds.com/bangkok/en/

Bangkok based musician Keith Nolan interviews interesting expats who make Thailand an important part of their life

Steps with Theera is not only a coffee shop with a super scrumptious health focused menu but it is also a vocational training centre, accredited from the UK that supports people with special needs transition from education to employment. Teaching skills that enable independent fulfilling lives. Trainees include people with autism, Down Syndrome and ADHD. Steps with Theera is a community project, which welcomes companies to contact them regarding CSR opportunities, professionals such as speech therapists, occupational therapists and counsellors and volunteers who are interested in contributing to the programme. To learn more about being an inclusive company, sponsorship, hosting an event with us and ways you can donate, please visit their website: http://www.stepswiththeera.com

Industry leaders pinpoint the highs and lows of the nation’s rapid tourism growth at the recent - Overcrowding - Alcohol Laws - Alcohol Tax - Pollution & Environment - New Developments

The world was captivated by events in Thailand recently when 12 boys and their football coach were rescued from a flooded cave outside the city of Chiang Rai. We went to the town of Minburi, North-East of Bangkok to see the story through the eyes of several families who represented a microcosm of Thai society and whose emotions reflected the sentiments of us all. Story by: Danielle Della Bosca Camera: Wongsapat Nakpoy

We were at the opening of The Steakhouse Co in the heart of Bangkok to sample some of the city's finest and tenderest steaks. The Steakhouse Co has created a décor that serves to honour both the past and present traditions of the steakhouse. It features old English-style brickwork and dark, luxuriant woods. Yet the furnishings and fixtures are modern and elegant in style. The stylish venue offers some of the finest cuts of beef that Australia, Japan and the U.S. have to offer. It also provides a complete dining experience by also serving classic dishes of seafood, chicken, pork and lamb. The Steakhouse Co is located in the heart of Silom Road, next to Foodland Patpong Soi 2, with free and abundant parking, and only a two minutes’ walk from the Sala Daeng BTS station. If you want to experience classic, hearty dishes that are thoughtfully and expertly prepared, the Steakhouse Co offers an unforgettable dining experience. CONTACT 9/8 Thanon Phat Pong 2, Bangrak, Bangkok Thailand 10500 06–109 Steak (78325) 5 PM to 1 AM (closed on Sundays) https://www.thesteakhouseco.com/

BANGKOK - Suan Phlu Street Nightlife Suanplu is well known by foreigners as the street where the old Immigration Center was located! In the past perhaps many didn't realize that it was also a fabulous evening destination. It's a vibrant area with a mix of residential, local family owned business's, markets, street food, cafe's, restaurants and bars. Located just off Sathorn Road it is close to the Chong Nonsi area and not far to the river or the city center. Today, Suanplu is one of the most hippest parts of the inner city

Some of the best Condo opportunities in Thailand can exist around old developments next to the sea. Fringing cities on large pieces of land that are now difficult to find in booming areas, they often can have unexpectedly huge over-sized sprawling gardens and direct waterfront access. These hidden gems are an investors dream! In this episode we find a 30 year old cluster development condo unit sitting just 10 kilometers north of Pattaya. It has been recently fully gutted and it’s ready for a new life

Dr Tattof is a clinic that specializes in Tattoo and Hair Removal. With branches expanding out from Bangkok and Pattaya, The Dr Tattof Clinic utilizes state of the art treatments such as Pico Way and the GentleYAG. These innovations from the United States use dual laser wavelengths for various treatments. Unlike the old form of laser tattoo removal that is painful and often results in a scar, Pico Way can return the skin to its original state. Dr Tattof clinics also offer several anti-aging treatments such as Ultherapy, an FDA- cleared, non-invasive procedure and non-surgical alternative to a facelift.

Pet Cafe's BANGKOK: If you love pets like rabbits, cats and dogs, then you'll also like the fact that there are now several Bangkok Cafe's that combine eating with making some new furry friends. Cat Cafe's seem to be the most popular but there are several shopping centers that are generally pet friendly such as K Village which allows both cats and dogs and also hosts some regular pet activities. Coffee tea and snacks seem to taste so much better when there is someone or something cute to share it with. Go on, how can you resist!?