Travel Updates – October 2024

Appreciate the natural wonders and embrace positive change around our appealing destination: embrace the beauty of nature at the Ru Cha Mangrove Forest near Hue City, where the golden autumn foliage and blooming trees create a mesmerizing spectacle...
Appreciate the natural wonders and embrace positive change around our appealing destination: embrace the beauty of nature at the Ru Cha Mangrove Forest near Hue City, where the golden autumn foliage and blooming trees create a mesmerizing spectacle; experience the epitome of luxury at The Naka, a resort in Phuket offering breathtaking views of the Andaman Sea from its glass-built villas; and celebrate progress and inclusivity as Thailand paves the way for equality by legalizing same-sex marriage, becoming a beacon of hope and acceptance in Southeast Asia.
Golden autumn:
Hue's mangrove forest in full bloom

Being well-known for photographers, The Ru Cha Mangrove Forest, just 7 kilometers from Hue City, transforms into a golden paradise each autumn with its foliage and blooming trees.

The forest, spanning over 5 hectares, is home to cha, a mangrove tree found in coastal areas of Asia, Africa, and Australia. The trees are turning golden and blooming, attracting visitors every day.

At the heart of the Ru Cha Forest is a shrine dedicated to the Holy Mother, which has been restored by the locals after years of deterioration.

From the Ru Cha Mangrove Forest, visitors can also observe the construction of a bridge spanning the Thuan An sea gate or watch the sunset over the Tam Giang Lagoon. A full day visit would be a perfect blend with morning walk around the Mangrove forest, and afternoon sunset view on Tam Giang lagoon, wrapped up by a home hosted dinner with a friendly local family.

The Naka - a uniquely designed resort
hideaway in Phuket.

Snuggled in an ancient valley on Phuket’s western edge, The Naka is a discreet tropical hideout, with glass-built villas offering endless panoramas of the sparkling Andaman Sea.

This 90-pool villa resort is perfectly located at Yae beach an secluded beach in Kamala Bay, and is possibly the only resort on the island to offer two natural settings where an exclusive beach meets with an unspoiled hillside.

It’s a once-in-a-lifetime exotic journey when The Naka can offer you an intimate dining experience with your loved ones in the privacy of your own pool villa, from romantic dinner to floating breakfast set on the pool.

Thailand’s king signs landmark
same-sex marriage bill into law

Thailand has become the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage after the kingdom’s Senate approved a marriage equality bill, with supporters calling it a “monumental step forward for LGBTQ+ rights.”

The law was published in the Royal Gazette after endorsement by King Maha Vajiralongkorn, and will come into effect in 120 days. This means LGBTQ+ couples will be able to register their marriage in January next year, making Thailand the third place in Asia, after Taiwan and Nepal, to allow same-sex marriage.

Thailand is widely recognized as an LGBTQ-friendly destination. The country has a vibrant LGBTQ+ community, and cities like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and the island of Phuket are popular among LGBTQ travelers.

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