Thailand
Wat Phlup
Wat Phlup at Tambon Bang Kacha to the southwest of town was the site of an old community during the late Ayutthaya period. Special features…
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 Wat…
Wat Khao Chan Ngam
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 a…
Wat Khao Takhrao
This monastery is located at Tambon Bang Khrok, Amphoe Ban Laem and is accessible by two routes, i.e., through a 15 kilometer left hand branching…
Chankasem Palace or Front Palace National Museum
Chankasem Palace was built during the reign of King Maha Thammaraja, the 17th King of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya. During the reign of King Naresuan…
Aranyik Village
The name “Aranyik” is traditionally related to the history of the Ayutthaya period when wars were fought in hand-to-hand battles. Aranyik village emerged as a…
Mukdahan National Park
Established in 1984, this National Park is well know for its bizarre shaped rocks, not unlike what you would see in a ‘Road Runner’ cartoon.…
Illuminated Boats Procession
The Illuminated Boats Procession is organized at the end of the Buddhist Lent or every November. Boats are illuminated with colorful lights and arranged into…
Luang Pho Phra Chao Ong Tue
Housed in Wat Si Chomphu Ong Tue, Ban Nam Mong. This large Buddha image was cast from bronze by the royal artisans of the northern…
Craft Villages in Thailand
Craft Villages in Thailand Ban Bu Thom Basketry Village is situated at Tambon Muang Tai, Amphoe Muang, about 12 kilometers along the Highway 2080 leading…
Pak Mun Dam
Constructed from stone and reinforced with clay soil, this dam has a width of 17 metres and a length of 300 metres. The dam, which…
Ban Kan Luang
This archaeological Site is situated in Wat Ban Kan Luang, 3 kilometers from the town along Highway 212 Turn right onto Highway 2050 for 2…