Thailand

THAILAND RELIGIONS According to the last census (2000) 94.7% of Thais are Buddhists of the Theravada tradition. Muslims are the second largest religious group in…

  THE THAI KINGSHIP    The Thai rulers were absolute monarchs whose office was partly religious in nature. They derived their authority from the ideal…

  THE COUP D’ETAT IN NOVEMBER 1971    In November 1971, Prime Minister Thanom executed a coup against his own government, thereby ending the three-year…

Prang Ku Suan Taeng is another ancient Khmer site. It is situated in Ban Don Wai, Tambon Nong Waeng alongside Highway No.202(Phutthaisong – Prathai), 74…

The festival of Phra Pathom Chedi takes place annually from the 12th day of the waxing moon to the 4th day of the waning moon…

Located approximately 3 kilometers from Umphang along the Umphang-Ban Palatha route, Thi Lo Cho is an 80-meter high medium-sized waterfall. Its first tier, located on…

The cruise on Mae Ping Lake is a popular activity that tourist should not miss. The extensive reservoir extending to Chiang Mai’s Hot District provides…

This is located at Ban Ko Noi, some 4 kilometers to the north of Si Satchanalai. More than 500 kilns have been excavated up to…

This house is locted in town, and was built in 1897 by Phra Buritah who was the past lord of Phrae for presentation to his…

Located approximately 5 kilometers from town on the east bank of Nan river, Wat Chula Mani is the oldest temple in town. It was built…

Wat Nantaram This interesting temple is a Burmese-style site built entirely with teak. The woodworks on the windows, gables, corridors and other parts are beautifully…

Situated at Ban Nong Bua, Pa Kha Sub-district, this village is accessible by driving along Highway 1080 for 40 kilometers to Amphoe Tha Wang Pha,…