Wat Phra Kaeo
Wat Phra Kaeo, which is located on Trairat Road on the northwest side of town, is the best known of the northern temples. Formerly…
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Hilltribe Development & Welfare Centre
Hill tribes have played a substantial role in the history of the Far North and continues to do so. In Chiang Rai and the…
Read storyWat Mahathat
The headquarter of Thailand\’s largest monastic order and Vipassana Meditation centre, Wat Mahathat is an important centre for the study of Buddhism and meditation.…
Read storyThe Princess Mother Memorial Park
The mother of King Rama IX, passed away in 1995 it was one of the saddest times in Thailands modern history. This remarkable woman…
Read storyPak Khlong Talat
London has its Covent Garden, Paris has Les Halles, Bangkok has Pak Khlong Talat which is the biggest fresh flower market in the city.…
Read storyTHAILAND GEOGRAPHY
THAILAND GEOGRAPHY Situated in Southeast Asia, Thailand is predominantly a Buddhist kingdom almost equidistant from India and China. Known by outsiders as Siam for…
Read storyTHAILAND TRADITIONAL DANCE
THAILAND TRADITIONAL DANCE Thai traditional dance is one of the truly graceful aspects of the country and is quite symbolic of the Thai character…
Read storyTHE COUP D’ETAT IN 1932
THE COUP D’ETAT IN 1932 The long era of absolute monarchy was brought to a sudden end on June 24, 1932, by…
Read storyPrasat Hin Muang Tum
Situated around 7km to the south of Phanom Rung, the Angkorian site of Muang Tam is a very worthwhile spot to visit and explore.…
Read storyBird Park
This is a wildlife reserve at Huai Talat reservoir. To get there, take the Buriram-Prakhon Chai road for 12 kilometres and take a left-handed…
Read storyRose Garden
This tourist attraction is located on Petchakasem Road 32 Kms. from Bangkok. It is located adjacent to the Nakhon Chaisi River and occupies an…
Read storyTrok Ban Chin
Located in Tambon Rahang, near Wat Sri Talaram, Trok Ban Chin was once the busiest place in Tak. An old port area, Trok Ban…
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