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Follow in the footsteps of foodie Anthony Bourdain, uncover Thailand’s teak trail, its Golden Triangle history and its spirit houses, or take a scenic journey from Hong Kong to Chiang Mai making use of Chinese-built infrastructure in some of PostMag’s recent coverage of Thai tourist destinations.
1. Discover Chiang Mai’s hidden gems, from Anthony Bourdain’s Thai food favourites to ‘secret’ nightlife spots and hiking trails
See Thailand’s Chiang Mai through a local’s eyes: savour Anthony Bourdain-approved khao soi; explore Doi Suthep-Pui National Park; and become immersed in vibrant nightlife, from Muay Thai at The Bear Fight Club to live music at the North Gate Jazz Co-op. We look at the those spots to eat, drink and explore recommended by the experts: locals.
2. Uncovering northern Thailand’s teak trail on a journey through Lanna’s logging legacy and architectural wonders
The history of Thailand’s teak industry and its impact on the nation’s architecture and culture is laid out for trekkers on the Lanna ‘teak trail’. Visitors can explore the traditional architecture, colonial influences and legacy of logging that shaped the north of the country.
3. Thailand’s infamous Golden Triangle now offers opium museums and drug lord monuments as the region cashes in on its troubled past
Former opium-producing towns in Thailand’s Golden Triangle are being transformed into tourist attractions, with museums, monuments and cultural sites highlighting the region’s opium history and ruthless drug lords. Travelers can experience the history of the opium trade, meet villagers and learn about the region’s transformation.

4. Discover Thailand’s enigmatic spirit houses, from Bangkok’s Erawan Shrine to rural san phra phum traditions
Tourists can peak inside the world of Thailand’s spirit houses, known as san phra phum, and learn why these colourful shrines are so important to Thai culture. From the iconic Erawan Shrine, in Bangkok, to the yards of rural homes, explore the rituals and beliefs surrounding these sacred structures.
5. A Hong Kong resident takes a bumpy yet scenic journey to Chiang Mai via Laos courtesy of China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Kristian Odebjer journeys from Hong Kong to Chiang Mai and finds it a smooth - yet occasionally challenging - experience, travelling through China, Laos and Thailand using Chinese-built railways and local transport.
Part of this article was produced with the assistance of generative AI.


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Discover Thai gems, from Bourdain food favourites to spirit houses

Insiders’ guide to Chiang Mai: try local delicacy khao soi and enjoy the lively markets and nightlife of Thailand’s second city. Photo: Getty Images


A display depicting an opium smoker at the House of Opium, in the Thai part of the Golden Triangle. The region’s drug-producing past is remembered here through museums, tours and memorials. Photo: David Frazier

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See what Thailand has to offer, such as its Golden Triangle opium history, colourful spirit houses and teak heritage, in five PostMag travel articles on the Southeast Asian tourist favourite


See what Thailand has to offer, such as its Golden Triangle opium history, colourful spirit houses and teak heritage, in five PostMag travel articles on the Southeast Asian tourist favourite.


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1. Discover Chiang Mai’s hidden gems, from Anthony Bourdain’s Thai food favourites to ‘secret’ nightlife spots and hiking trails