Wan Awk Phansa is an important festival for devout Thais. It marks the end of Lent and the start of a new season following the end of heavy rains. The holiday is recognised as a public holiday in Thailand and is marked...
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Michael created and runs the Koh Samui Travel Hub website, as well as the Holiday Point travel brand that incorporates a network of 16 location based travel information and attraction websites around Australia, Asia, and around the world.
With 25+ years of online experience and a passion for travel (having visited Koh Samui many times), Michael not only researches and writes content for the website, he also tinkers behind the scenes with the website functionality & design.
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Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday is a Thai national holiday celebrated on 12 August yearly. It is sometimes referred to as National Mother’s Day. As the name suggests, the holiday marks the birth of Her...
Koh Samui Regatta is the ultimate sailing experience, and you can sample the island’s finest features; think of the sun, sea, and sailing for the perfect getaway. Hosted by Centara Grand Beach Resort in Samui, the...
Visakha Bucha Day is an important Thai festival marked on the full moon day of every sixth lunar month. The day marks three key events in Buddha’s life: the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha. Visakha Bucha...