An ancient Virgin Mary relic touched by Jesus and believed responsible for countless miracles arrives in Asia for the first time ever. The Orthodox Church in Thailand will shortly celebrate its 20th year in Thailand. What better way to honor the occasion then with the first ever visit of the Holy Ark of the Cincture to this nation and then onwards through South East Asia. Every religion has its holy relics. Many are attributed to both small and great miracles. For the Orthodox Christian Church the 2,000 year old cincture or belt of Mary, the Mother of Jesus is one such precious artifact. The belt is kept in a box. Tradition says the belt or girdle was made by the Virgin Mary herself, out of camelhair and touched by Jesus Christ.

When Swiss expat Thomas Luescher and his Thai wife Kate Vilamas decided to develop their new farm in Sakon Nakhon from scratch, they had many challenges to contend with. The largest decision was regarding electricity. Rather than choosing to go on to the Government power grid they decided to go totally solo on Solar! Their farm has become a credible example of solo sustainability www.vilamasranch.com www.aero-engineering.net

Sakon Nakhon is famous for its local traditional indigo dye wisdom handed down through the generations. Weaving cotton clothes and dyeing indigo is a common activity in the province. Woven Thai indigo textiles are made by a traditional all-natural process of cold-dyeing white cotton threads with a deep blue dye from the true indigo plant, then using these threads to weave into various patterns and designs. The true indigo color is always predominant, with other colored threads incorporated. Everything in this process is done by hand and requires a very high level of skill and attention to detail; everything used in the process is also completely natural and eco-friendly – no machinery or chemicals are used. www.vilamasranch.com

Siam Bike Tours visit Vilamas Ranch 35 kilometers out of Sakon Nakhon. Vilamas Ranch is a family venture operated by Swiss expat 'Thomas' and his Thai wife 'Kate'. Their self-sufficient farm is an ideal rest-stop for bicycle and bike tours travelling through the province. It offers a charming rural experience for travellers looking for the real Thailand www.vilamasranch.com www.siambiketours.com

Sunplay launch their luxury development in Bangsaray. The glamorous Gatsby themed party were joined by the members of Thailand’s Mercedes Benz Club. Sunplay Bangsaray is a collection of luxurious apartments and pool villas, set amidst beautiful tropical gardens, sunset sea views, and a private clubhouse offering a full range of sports and luxury concierge services. Located on Thailand’s east coast, Sunplay Bangsaray is 2 hours by motorway from the capital, Bangkok. Suvarnabhumi Airport which is Thailand’s main international airport is only 90 minutes away, while the fast expanding U-Tapao international airport can be reached in 30 minutes. A by-pass motorway and planned high-speed rail link will reduce journey times even further.

For many expats, living off the grid on a productive farm in northern Thailand is dream scenario. In this episode we meet Thomas Luescher and his close-knit Thai family who together are determined to make a success of their Vilamas Ranch and its offshoot business ventures. www.vilamasranch.com

We visit the newly opened Bangkok workshop, within Galerie Adler, for Armelle Cohen’s “Phoenix” brand. It’s here that she is reshaping leather pieces that have been discarded by famous luxury brand name fashion houses into one-off handbag designs. Affordable fashion that reduces waste and sets every woman apart. Address: Galerie Adler Charoen Krung Road, Soi 45 BANGKOK. Visit: roserose.fr

Entrepreneurs representing Thailand and ASEAN Countries have been invited to pitch their ideas to England's Prince Andrew at a 2 day event in Bangkok (Nov 3 & 4) along with investors and influences. The final pitches will take place at Bangkok's premier riverside mall - Icon Siam. Prince Andrew, the Duke of York started pitch@palace in 2014 to help startups raise the funds they need to become a success. Hosted by: Global Entrepreneurship Network (Thailand) www.gethai.org

In this episode we meet the two prime creative people behind the indisputable best Penthouse in Pattaya. Located on the top of the upmarket and prestigious Pratumnak area, this Penthouse has unsurpassed 180 degree breathtaking views that can never be compromised. Combined with stunning interior design this property would be hard to surpass. Located less than 100 meters from the entrance to The Peach Exhibition Center, Amari Residences Pattaya shares its address with some of the most notable hotels in Thailand, namely The Royal Cliff and The Intercontinental and is merely five minutes away from either Pattaya City or Jomtien www.euro-design-furniture.com

Chiang Mai is a city in mountainous northern Thailand. Whilst it is a major growing city, it has managed to retain a relaxed ambiance reminiscent of it's early tourism days as a popular back backing destination. Founded in 1296, it was capital of the independent Lanna Kingdom until 1558. Its Old City area still retains vestiges of walls and moats from its history as a cultural and religious center.

Chef couple - 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

There is no doubt that when it comes to sport and tourism Phuket is leading the race from marathons to Triathlons, Iron Man and to Iron Kids. In this episode we go back in time to the inaugural Iron Kids event which took place in 2011 at the Thanyapura Health and Sport Resort. Good memories! .

The New Nordic brand is perhaps one of the best known condominium developers out of Pattaya. Starting in Pratumnak, their unmistakable orange developments can now be seen throughout Thailand. .Their exponential growth over the past 10 years has now allowed then to expand around the world . Their latest conquest is in Bali. Bali is one of the most popular destinations in Asia and an increasingly popular place to invest. Join us as we explore some of the most famous sites on the ‘Island of the Gods’ along with the rediscovered appeal of the legendary Sanur Beach

Many sailors dream of visiting South East Asia with their luxurious yachts. The countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines are fabulous tropical cruising destinations and many boats cruise around for many years. Whilst in the region it is well worth considering to renovate in local countries that have high skilled professionals and save money! Pattaya in the Gulf of Thailand can offer such services. This episode introduces "Euro Design Furniture Pattaya" who have great experience in refitting dream yachts from Ocean Marina Jomtien Thailand #Thailandyachting #Thailandboating #Pattaya #boating #yachting #renovatingyachts #yachtinteriordesign #renovations #SouthEastAsia #Marina #Thailandmarina #JomtienMarina #OceanMarina

One of Vietnam's tourism leaders, Sun World, is focusing on attracting more tourists from the Land of Smiles. It's team recently held a roadshow in Bangkok in a bid to reach out to Thai travel agents. Sun World is part of Sun Group - one of the largest real estate developers in Vietnam. Its main activities are the development of holiday resorts, attraction parks and luxury properties. VIETNAM THAILAND Sun World Lures Thai Travelers To Vietnam!

Pattaya is a credible real estate investment competitor next to Bangkok. After several years of uncertainties major developers are moving forward and launching significant new projects. Confidence in the market is high. One of the lead developers in Pattaya.is Global Top Group. With over 40 years of experience in the international market they have an impressive record with 7 completed projects in the heart of the city. Their latest project is the massive 3 tower, 51 level condominium complex called Marina Golden Bay. It's flair will most likely become one of Pattaya's iconic landmarks

Phuket is home to some gorgeous resorts and there are a few new kids on the block, but one of the iconic retreats on the island is the Diamond Cliff Resort. Not only is it minutes away from the heart of Patong, it has some of the best views on the island and it has also undergone a multi million dollar renovation www.diamondcliff.com

Overlooking the Andaman Sea and surrounded by tropical greenery, this elegant, beachfront resort is 36 km from Krabi Airport. For those who appreciate exquisite sanctuaries, this resort is a magnificent revelation

For many single men over the age of 40, finding quality companionship at home can be extremely challenging and all consuming. In this story we offer a solution to loneliness and take a look at where many men come to recapture their zest for life and indeed are able to find companionship. It may be Walking Street in Pattaya, Thailand's lesser known counterpart, however, Soi Buakhao is where the expats go to enjoy themselves, without the tour groups by the bus load, and where a fun filled evening is assured

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