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Bangkok

Infinity pool, Sofitel So Bangkok.

Thailand

Thais back in style

French fashion flair meets urban chic decor at this high-rise, writes Sean Mooney.

Thailand

The backwaters of Bangkok

Travel thumbs

A long-tail boat ride through these canal communities is a must before it's too late.

Thailand

Sip on top of the world

Sirocco Sky Bar.

Sean Mooney gives new meaning to getting high — among the glam rooftop bars of the once troubled Thai capital.

Asia

Hey, big spenders!

Shopping in Asia

Plastic loaded and flats on feet? Experts tell Belinda Jackson where the bargains are in Asia.

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Photo galleries

Photos

Bangkok gets wet and wild for Songkran

Songkran festival Bangkok 2013

The Songkran festival marks the traditional Thai New Year and is celebrated each year from April 13 to 15.

Wet and wild: Songkran celebrations

A Thai boy sprays water at a foreign tourist on Khaosan road during Songkran festival in Bangkok

The Songkran festival, also known as the water festival, marks the start of Thailand's traditional New Year and is believed to wash away bad luck.

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Travellers Tips

Flight Test

Flight Test: Thai Airways

Thai Airways flight attendants.

Craig Platt The comfort is as good as you'll get in economy class, despite the garish colour scheme.

Tips

Planning takes pain out of flying

Plane passengers disembarking generic

Getting to and from airports can be bad for your health and sanity, so a little thought will ensure your trip begins and ends smoothly, writes Julietta Jameson.

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Travel News

'Babies belong in the hold': Clarkson sparks controversy after airline tweet

Jeremy Clarkson with baby

JOLYON ATTWOOLL 12:24pm | TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has prompted a strong reaction after suggesting that children should be stashed in the luggage hold during flights.

'Uncivilised' Chinese tourists harming country's reputation: official

10:51am | The dire manners and "uncivilised behaviour" of some Chinese tourists abroad are harming the country's image, said a top official who lamented their poor "quality and breeding".

Couple ends up on wrong continent after airline error

JOLYON ATTWOOLL 10:21am | US couple find themselves 11,000km away from their destination, on the wrong continent, after airline error.

Put another kipper in the pan

ROBERT UPE | Determined to lift visitor numbers to 40 million a year by 2020, the British are counting on us, writes Robert Upe.

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