Thailand
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as Doi Suthep although this is…
Flower Festival
Flower Festival is held in February. The festival includes ornamental garden flower contests, floral floats parade in the morning and beauty pageants. The parade begins…
Mae Sa Elephant Camp
In the lush tropical jungle of Chiang Mai’s Mae sa Valley , a big family of elephants lives side by side with their mahout caretakers.…
Phu Chee Fah
This stunning viewpoint has been long popular with Thai tourists, but remains little known amongst western travellers. On a clear morning, the views out and…
Wat Phra That Chom Kitti
The Wat Phra That Chom Kitti is situated in the small ancient historical town of Chiang Saen, a former principality of the kingdom of Lanna.…
Doi Luang National Park
The Doi Luang National Park covers three main watersheds including the Wang River flowing south to the Chao Praya River , the Lao River flowing…
National Museum
The angel city of Bangkok is home to an extensive and very informative National Museum, which claims to be the largest of it\’s kind in…
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
An ancient Brahman ritual, conducted at Sanam Luang, in which farmers is believe to be able to forecast the abundance of the next rice crop.…
Lumphini Park
This is where businessmen, tourists and Bangkok residents come to jog. Older folks practice their Tai Chi while others just relax in the fresh environment.…
THAILAND TRADITIONAL FESTIVALS
THAILAND TRADITIONAL FESTIVALS Many of Thailand’s annual events are determined by the lunar calendar, so dates change from year to year, this is particularly true…
THE CHAKKRI DYNASTY
THE CHAKKRI DYNASTY With the death of Taksin, the Thai throne fell to Chakkri, a general who had played a leading role with Taksin in…
THE POWER IN PREM ‘S PERIOD
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…