Thailand
Laan Tong Mekong Basin Cultural Park
About 36km north of Chiang Rai is the privately owned Laan Tong Cultural Park – a recreational park of the provincial kind. Its main attraction…
Erawan Shrine
The Erawan Shrine is a Hindu shrine in Bangkok, Thailand that houses a statue of four-faced Brahma. A popular tourist attraction, it often features performances…
Wat Sa Ket and The Golden Mount
This landmark, on the only hill in Bangkok, is of great significance for all followers of The Lord Buddha. 320 stairs take you up to…
Santi Chai Prakan Pavilion and Public Park
The Park is on Phra Athit Road on the bank of the Chao Phraya River. It was constructed near Phra Sumen Fort under the cooperation…
THAILAND POLITICS & GOVERNMENT
THAILAND POLITICS & GOVERNMENT Since the political reform of the absolute monarchy in 1932, Thailand has had 17 constitutions and charters. Throughout this time, the…
THE OVERVIEW OF THAILAND HISTORY
THE BRIEF HISTORY OF THAILAND Thailand means “land of the free”, and throughout its 800-year history, Thailand can boast the distinction of being the only…
THE RETURN OF PHIBUN AND THE MILITARY
THE RETURN OF PHIBUN AND THE MILITARY FORCE IN THAILAND As a result of Pridi’s fall from grace and the manner in which the…
Ku Suan Taeng
This khmer sanctuary at Ban Don Wai can be reached by using the Buriram-Phayakkhaphum Phisai road (Highway No. 219) for 70 kilometres, then left onto…
Buddhamonthon
This is an old religious site built by the government and the people to commemorate the 2500th year of the existence of Buddhism. Accessible by…
Namtok Nang Khruan
A medium-size waterfall with a stream running down the different tiers, Namtok Nang Khruan is another tourist attraction for nature lovers. It is located 12…
Wat Chumphon Khiri
Situated in Mae Sot Municipality, the temple was built approximately 200 years ago. Several restorations have been made, including the construction of the new chedi…
Northern Sites Outside City walls
Wat Phra-Phai-Luang This temple lies about 500 meters north of San Luang Gate. This sanctuary, formerly a Khmer-Hindu shrine but later converted into a Buddhist…