Wat Phai Lom
Going across the Chanthaburi River from Si Chan Road and taking a left turn 1 kilometre from the bridge, 800 meters off the main…
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Chao Samran Beach
This beach, which is located approximately 15 kilometers from Phetchaburi Market, has a history that can be traced back to the Ayutthaya Era. The…
Read storyWat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat
This ancient temple, locally called Wat Na Phra That, is located on the west bank of the Mae Klong River in the town. Its…
Read storyKing Rama IX Park
The King Rama IX Park is an expression of gratitude from the people of Bangkok to H.M. King Bumibol Adulyadej on the occasion of…
Read storyTemples in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Wat Chaiwatthanaram Located on the bank of the Maenam Chao Phraya, to the west of the city island is Wat Chaiwatthanaram. Built in 1630…
Read storyKlong Mahorathuk
The Mahorathuk drum is kept at Wat Matchimawat (Wat Klang), not far from Don Tan District Office. This ancient artifact is over 3,000 years…
Read storyPhra That Maha Chai
The Phra That Maha Chai is located at Wat Khosadaram, Tambon Maha Chai, some 40 kilometers from Nakhon Phanom town on the Nakhon Phanom-Sakon…
Read storyLuang Pho Phra Chai
This bronze image of a seated Buddha is in the attitude of subduing evil. It has very fine characteristics. The lap width is 28…
Read storyStatue of Phraya Surin Phakdi
This structure was erected in 1984 to commemorate the establishment of Surin Province by him. The monument is situated at the southern entrance to…
Read storySurin Elephant Roundup
The province of Surin has been an elephant’s habitat since ancient times and the local townspeople of Surin are skilled in rounding up, training…
Read storyWat Maha Wanaram
Located on Sappasit Road, is an ancient temple of the city. Its former name was Wat Luang Mani Choti Sisawat; later on, the name…
Read storyUbon Ratchathani Cultural Centre
Located in Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University, the centre features several halls that display Isans history, local wisdom, religion, geography and culture. The centres 7-story…
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