Thailand

This is new attractions in downtown Bangkok. Open in December 2005, Siam Ocean World will be the largest aquarium in Southeast Asia. With world-standard exhibits…

THAILAND ETHNIC MINORITIES Thailand contains more than 30 ethnic groups varying in history, language, religion, appearance, and patterns of livelihood. However, the Thai, akin to…

THE BANGKOK PERIOD (1767 – 1932) As they had in the sixteenth century, the Thai made a rapid recovery under a brilliant military leader. Taksin…

THE POWER IN PREM ‘S PERIOD    Although a military figure, Thailand’s new prime minister sought to give civilians a greater role in government and…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Another interesting cave is Tham Pha Nang Khoi which is about 40 kilometres north of town on Highway No. 101 at Km. 59 within Rong…

The birthplace and a resident of King Naresuan the Great, Chan Palace is located in the compound of Phitsanulok Phittayakom School. At present, the site…

Kwan (Lake) Phayao covers between 17 and 18 square kilometres and was formed by the construction of a dam by the Fisheries Department in 1941.…