Thailand
THAILAND SUBDIVISIONS
THAILAND SUBDIVISIONS The landforms and drainage divide the country more or less into four natural regions; the North, the Northeast, the Center, and the South.…
THE EARLY HISTORY IN THAILAND
THE EARLY HISTORY IN THAILAND Over the course of millennia, migrations from southern China peopled Southeast Asia, including the area of contemporary Thailand. Archaeological…
THE COUP D’ETAT IN NOVEMBER 1947
THE COUP D’ETAT IN NOVEMBER 1947 In November 1947, the so-called Coup d’Etat Group, led by two retired generals and backed by Phibun, seized power…
Phanom Rung Historical Park
This is a grand and majestic Khmer site over a thousand years old. Built on an extinct volcano, it is originally a Hindu religious site…
Thai Human Imagery Museum
Located at Km.31 Borom Ratchonnani Road on the way to Nakhon Pathom, the museum houses life-like sculptures created by a group of Thai artists. These…
Khuean Bhumibol
Located approximately 60 kilometers north of Tak city in Amphoe Sam Ngao is Bhumibol Dam, Thailand’s largest dam. Formerlly known as Yanhi Dam, this is…
Wat Thai Wattanaram
This temple is located at Mu 1, Tambon Ta Sai Luat, on the way to the Rim Moei border market, just 500 meters from the…
Western Sites Outside City walls
Wat Chang Rop This is situated in the Aranyik area. A chedi is decorated with an elephant emerging from the base. A viharn base and…
Wat Chorm Sawan
This structure is located in town and features one of the Burmese – style temples built during the reign of King Rama V under the…
City Walls and Moats of Phitsanulok
The city walls of Phitsanulok were made of clay similar to those of the Sukhothai era. The walls were built at the command of King…
Champa Thong Waterfall
This beautiful waterfall is situated in the area of village No.9, Tambon Baan Tam, 18 kms. from Amphoe Muang. It is accessible by an all…
Wat Nong Bua
Located at Nong Bua Village, Wat Nong Bua was built in 1862 during King Rama IV’s time by Thai Lu who migrated from Sib Song…