One of the biggest events of Thailand is National Elephant Day. The official name of this local festival is Wan Chang Thai. It occurs annually on 13 March. The day is completely devoted to the Asian White Elephant, which is…
One of Thailand’s most popular events is the Chiang Mai Flower Festival. The Northern city of Thailand, sometimes referred to as ‘The Rose of the North’, coordinates the occasion to display its large variety of floral species. Chiang Mai’s tropical…
If you’re in Thailand during the first month of the year, then you’ll want to attend this event. The annual Umbrella Festival takes place in the Bo Sang village, located approximately 6 kilometers from Chiang Mai, Thailand. Gorgeously developed and…
It is a nation’s responsibility to help its children to become fruitful members of society and contribute in positive ways. Every country celebrates Children’s Day in their own unique way. In Thailand, Children’s Day is celebrated with joy, passion and…
Kiyora Spa with Bandekdee Orphanage Saturday, 20 August 2016 This year, we organized an event called “Paying it Forward to Children in Need”. Besides having a fun day with the kids from Bandekdee, the event also aimed to raise funds…
List of benefits from recycling You may be thinking, “why specifically Thailand?” Well, Thailand is a world famous tourist destination. And as a result, Thailand produces a huge amount of waste to the tune of a daily average of 41…
Chiang Mai, Thailand has everything worth taking a vacation for. If you are a tourist, then visiting during April is the best month to experience one of the world’s most enjoyable festivals, the Songkran Festival. Thailand has an entire week-long…
Nothing induces a memory stronger than a scent. While many choose to go by a signature perfume, others like having infinite choice at their disposal and traverse from one scent to another. Those who choose to go by a signature…
Working is great, and the regular paycheck is even greater, but being on your buttocks all day does take a toll on your health. Working professionals often don't realize the magnitude of damage that they incur to their health every…
The nonchalant city of Chiang Mai is a shocking mix of old and new, wherein travellers have the option of absorbing both traditional as well as modern Northern Thai culture. Chiang Mai openly welcomes travellers from all around the globe…
You might have heard about the various benefits of alkaline water at some time or other. This topic is quite trendy these days, with more and more people inclined towards a healthier lifestyle. So, what does alkaline water actually do…
There is one aspect of our health which we should keep a close eye on - the ups and downs of our blood pressure. But we shouldn’t just keep an eye on it, but also understand what it means. Blood…
When the pace of life increases and you feel your body lagging a little, it’s time to take stock of your natural reserves as well as your body’s natural ability to ward off illnesses and regenerate. That means it’s time…
Words carry meaning, signs of a past when we had a closer connection to our bodies, to nature and to life. From life we find the Old English word lifer, better known to us today as liver - the organ…
Kiyora Spa treated the children from BanDekDee Orphanage to Chiang Mai Zoo. Saturday, 04 July 2015 Such an amazing feeling to see how much the children have grown from last year. We had such a great time on our last…
Being the largest organ of the body, the skin reflects the overall health and well being of the entire body. So without adequate antioxidants from our diet, the skin will likely display the damage that's occurring internally. Papaya (or paw…
Apart from being a nuisance while traveling, mosquitoes pose two real health threats: Disease and Infection. The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 20,000 people die per year due to snakebites, but mosquito-borne malaria kills more than fifty times that.…
Time lost through illness can impact on the enjoyment and cost of travel. So staying healthy while traveling is very important. Eating Safely One of the pleasures of travel is enjoying the local cuisine, but, travelers diarrhea, and more can…
History of the Herbal Compress Most cultures have a tradition of using plants medicinally. For many centuries, Thais have used dried herbs as remedies for numerous ailments of the body. Today, the herbal compress is widely used as an effective…
Kiyora Spa @ Bandekdee Orphanage Saturday, 28 June 2014 Bandekdee Orphanage was established in June, 2012 by Mr Manop Jaocharoen. Manop was a simple Hmong boy that lived in the mountains of Northern Thailand. He knows very well what it’s…