UK holiday parks change hands · VanLife Weekly #21
Sun Communities sells UK chain Park Holidays for $1bn. Plus: 4 ADAC routes through Hesse, barriers in Alghero, Singapore family heads to Turkey.
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VanSky index for Khon Buri, Thailand — 65 out of 100 (Comfortable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed every 3 hours from real weather observations.
Khon Buri, Thailand — VanSky 60 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #35 of 402 cities in the country (as of 31 May 2026). Temperature 34°C, wind 8 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Diesel
$1.25 /l
THB40.70 · €1.07/l
42 of 127
cheaper than 68% of countries
Petrol
$1.31 /l
THB42.82 · €1.13/l
53 of 126
cheaper than 59% of countries
A new campsite, Camping Rimnam, has opened in Phu Luang district, Loei province, Thailand. It offers free bamboo rafting and swimming in a stream. The temperature in the area is 24–27 °C. Entry fee is about 100 baht, open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand hosted a reception for a tourist caravan from China during the Songkran festival. The event on April 12, 2029 in Chiang Mai involved 37 vehicles, with tour packages for Chinese tourists priced between 35,000 and 75,000 baht for 7-15 days.
The 2026 Bangkok Motor Show featured numerous motorhomes and campers, reflecting Thailand's role as an automotive manufacturing and tourism hub. The show debuted the world's first camper based on the Ford Ranger Super Duty by Sure Camper, as well as the Carryboy x Farizon electric campervan. Thailand's automotive industry and tourism each account for over 10% of the country's GDP.
Carryboy and Chinese manufacturer Farizon Auto have unveiled the first all-electric campervan based on the Farizon Super Van. The 6-meter-long model with an 82-kWh battery and 372 km range debuted at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show and is priced at approximately US$85,500. The interior layout features a kitchen with a pull-out module, a rear lounge for 5-6 people, and bunk beds sleeping 4-5, with the bathroom positioned at the front.
Thai manufacturer Carryboy and Chinese brand Farizon have unveiled an electric camper based on the Farizon Super Van. It features an 82 kWh battery, up to 372 km range, and 650 W solar panels, but faces weight limits and real-world range challenges.
Thai company Carryboy and Chinese Farizon have unveiled an electric camper van based on a full-size van. The 6-meter-long model with a range of 372 km was presented at the Bangkok International Motor Show in 2026, with a starting price of 74,665 euros. The interior includes a kitchen, bathroom, and a living area with a U-shaped sofa for five to six people, which converts into bunk beds for four to five. The roof is equipped with 650 W solar panels to power the onboard systems.
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