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The responsible travel guide to Bangkok and southern Thailand

A free guide to Bangkok and the south, packed with slow-travel itineraries, places to stay, places to eat and ethical tours and experiences.

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What's inside the 38-page guide

Inspiring itineraries

9 to 14 days by slow train down the Gulf coast, along the wild Andaman coast, and through rainforest to the eastern islands.

Places to stay

The best locally owned lodges, homestays and high end eco-resorts.

Community-led experiences

From mangrove canoeing with a women-led project on Phuket to village homestays on the Andaman coast.

Wildlife kept wild

Where to see wild elephants, pink dolphins and hornbills, and how to tell a genuine sanctuary from a fake one.

Quieter corners

Offbeat islands and peaceful pockets away from the overtourism hotspots.

Eat, travel and connect

Regional food, cultural know-how and getting around without flying.

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