Prasat Nang Ram
This site, called Arokhayasan (a hospital) by the ancient Khmers, was built in the 13th century during the reign of King Chaiworaman VII and…
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Maha Wirawong National Museum
The Maha Wirawong National Museum is in Wat Sutthachinda opposite the provincial hall. It displays items that Somdet Phra Maha Wirawong, the ex-abbot of…
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The Wat Khao Chan Ngam is at Ban Loet Sawat. From the city, take Highway No. 2 for 55 kilometres. At Km. 200-201 take…
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Wat Thong Thua, 4 kilometres from town on Sukhumvit Highway, is the site of an ancient Bot which was built over a Khmer-style temple.…
Read storyPhra Nakhon Kriri Historical Park or Khao Wang
This hill originally called Khao Samana or Khao Khiri, is located in the vicinity of Amphoe Muang Phetchaburi. The peak is 92 meters high.…
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This is a Mon temple situated in Tambon Ban Muang, west of Amphoe Ban Pong along Route No. 3089 and a left turn after…
Read storyBang Pa-in Summer Palace
Located a few miles down the Maenam Chao Phraya from Ayutthaya is the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace. The site was first used by the…
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Bang Sai Arts and Craft Fair The annual fair shows products of H.M. the Queens support programme. Visitors will enjoy shopping, and viewing exhibitions…
Read storyWat Phu Dan Tae
The Wat Phu Dan Tae, or Wat Phutto Thammatharo, is on Highway No. 212 at the 134-km marker at Ban Chai Mongkhon, Tambon Chok…
Read storyPhra That Renu Nakhon
The Phra That Renu Nakhon is located 52 kilometers south of Nakhon Phanom town on Highway No. 212. Upon reaching the kilometer 44 marker,…
Read storyPhrathat Bangphuan
Originally this was an ancient pagoda long revered by Nong Khai people. The phrathat was first constructed from brick utilizing the Indian stupa design.…
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This is an ancient Khmer sanctuary of Prei Kameng Period dating back to the 12th – 13th century B.E. Being Surin’s oldest ruins, Prasat…
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