Thailand

Wiang Kalong, a newly-developed tourist attraction, is a community about 16 kilometers from the district office of Wiang Pa Pao. Ancient furnaces which were used…

Located 4 kilometres along the Chaing Saen-Chaing Khong road, this temples hilltop pagoda offers a spectacular view of the Mekong River and Laos. Built uniquely…

The Khun Chae National Park, located one hour northeast of Chiangmai, was declared a national park in 1995 due to its important water resources, extensive…

Established in 1952 to preserve not only military aircraft, but also various equipments from the beginning of aviation, the Royal Thai Air Force Museum displays…

Their majesties the King and Queen preside over this impressive annual event, held in the Royal Plaza near the equestrian statue of King Chulalongkorn. Dressed…

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 CUSTOMS AND HABITS THE HEADS AND FEETTaboos exist on some parts of the body that have little significance in Western culture. For example, the…

THE MONGKUT ‘S OPENING TO THE WEST  Nang Klao died in 1851 and was succeeded by his forty-seven- year-old half brother, Mongkut (Rama IV, 1851-68).…

THE COUP D’ETAT IN SEPTEMBER 2006 Thailand was a constitutional monarchy until the sudden coup on September 19, 2006. The King was well respected and…

Wat Khao Angkhan is on an extinct volcano 20 kilometres from Phanom Rung. If travelling from Ban Ta Pek (between Ban Tako and Phanom Rung),…

Wat Rai Khing is located in Tambon Rai Khing 32 Kms. from Bangkok. It is a civilian monastery built in 1791. Somdej Phra Phuttha Chan…

Located in Mae Ka Sa village, this small waterfall can be traveled to all year round. The waterfall has a stream running down from a…