Wat Thammachak Semaram
The Wat Thammachak Semaram is in Ban Khlong Khwang in Tambon Sema. The place used to be a religious site in the Dvaravati period.…
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Wat Khao Sukim
Wat Khao Sukim is about 20 kilometres north of town. Built in 1966, it houses a large collection of religious items and valuable antiques…
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This monastery was originally a Khmer (Cambodian / Kampuchean) place of worship constructed in accordance with Bhramanism. Later on when the influence of Buddhism…
Read storyDamnoen Saduak Floating Market
In the past, daily commerce in Thailand was conducted mostly along rivers and canals (or khlongs in Thai). Bangkok’s water network was busy and…
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This ruin of the royal residence for summer retreats is on the east bank of the Pasak River. It was used by various Kings…
Read storySongkran Festival
The traditional Thai New Year is an occasion for merry making in Ayutthaya, with religious ceremonies as well as public festivitis. Anyone who ventures…
Read storyWat Ban Song Khon
The Wat Song Khon Sanctuary is the most beautiful and biggest in the South East Asia stand close to bank of Mekong River. There…
Read storyPhra That Tha Uthen
The Phra That Tha Uthen is located opposite Hin Bun town in Laos. It is situated approximately 26 kilometers north of the city on…
Read storySala Kaeo Ku
Located 3 km. from the town of Nong Khai on the right side of the route to Phon Phisai. Presently, it is under the…
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A Khmer sanctuary donated to the God Shiva in Brahmanism, Prasat Ban Phlai comprises 3 brick Prangs situated on a common moated laterite base.…
Read storyBan Ta Klang Elephant Village
Ban Ta Klang Elephant Village is located at Ban Ta Klang, Tambon Kra Pho, Amphoe Tha Tum, about 58 kilometers from Surin. To get…
Read storyWat Chaeng
This site is set on Sappasit Road in the municipal area. Its well-preserved ordination hall, in perfect northeastern style, is one of the oldest…
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