Nong Hong Sanctuary
This is a small ancient temple at the edge of Lam Nang Rong Dam in Amphoe Lahansai. There are three Prang made of bricks,…
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Buffet for Elephant and Elephant Queen Pageant
This is annually held on a National Labour day (May 1st) at the Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo to show gratitude to elephants living…
Read storyMae Usu Cave
The Mae Usu Cave is located on the magnificent Mae Sot, Mae Sariang Highway No. 1085 at Km. 95-96, this cave boasts an underworld…
Read storyTaksin Maharachanuson Fair
Celebrated annually from December 28-January 3 at the Taksin Shrine and provincial sports field, the fair features religious ceremonial and processions, displays and nightly…
Read storyEeatern Sites Outside City walls
Wat Chang Lom The Wat Chang Lom is located to the north of Charot Withithong Road with a bell-shaped chedi of Ceylonese influence standing…
Read storyWat Phrathat Chohae
This temple is about 8 kilometres to the east of town on Highway No. 1022. A major religious site of the province, it was…
Read storyNan Riverside Park and Boathouse Museum
The park, which was built by Phitsanulok Municipality in 2002, is situated in the middle of the town, on the eastern bank of Nan…
Read storyWat Sri Khom Kham
This monastery is located in Muang District on the bank of Phayao Lake, commonly called by the villagers “Phra Chao Ton Luang” housing a…
Read storyTraditional Boat Race
The Traditional Boat Race is held in October or November each year when the Nan River flows swiftly past the province. It is incorporated…
Read storyWat Pa Fang
Built during the reign of King Rama IV by Burmese, Wat Pa Fang is located on Sanam Bin Road. It has a large, glittering…
Read storyFish Cave
This sacred Fish cave is situated at Ban Huai Pha, 17 kilometers from Mae Hong Son town. The name is a bit misleading. There’s…
Read storyPoi Sang Long Procession
This is in fact the celebration of novice ordination which the Thai Yai tribe people hold to be a highly meritorious occasion. Traditionally, the…
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