Thailand
Chiang Dao Elephant Training Center
The Elephant Training Center is located at Ta Yaak Village, Chiang Dao District, about 56kms (35 miles) north of Chiang Mai City, on the road…
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.…
Shopping Street – Siam Square
This is the major shopping area of Bangkok. It is very popular with tourists and Thais, particularly young, fashion-conscious Thai girls. The area started to…
THAILAND LANGUAGE
The Thai language is the national and official language of Thailand and the mother tongue of the Thai people, Thailand’s dominant ethnic group. However, English…
THE SUKHOTHAI PERIOD
THE SUKHOTHAI PERIOD Situated on the banks of the Mae Nam Yom some 375 kilometers north of present-day Bangkok, Sukhothai was the cradle of Thai…
THE RETURN OF SARIT
THE RETURN OF SARIT IN THAILAND In October 1958, Sarit, recently returned from the United States where he had undergone extensive medical treatment, took…
Ban Khok Ngio Sanctuary
This stone sanctuary is located in Amphoe Pa Kham; when coming from the town of Buriram, Wat Khok Ngiew can be reached on Highway 218…
Loy Krathong Festival
The festival of Loy Krathong is held annually on the 15th day of the waxing moon in the 12th month of the lunar calendar (November).…

