THAILAND RELIGIONS
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…
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THE THAI KINGSHIP
THE THAI KINGSHIP The Thai rulers were absolute monarchs whose office was partly religious in nature. They derived their authority from the…
Read storyTHE COUP D’ETAT IN NOVEMBER 1971
THE COUP D’ETAT IN NOVEMBER 1971 In November 1971, Prime Minister Thanom executed a coup against his own government, thereby ending the…
Read storyPrang Ku Suan Taeng
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),…
Read storyPhra Pathom Chedi Festival
The festival of Phra Pathom Chedi takes place annually from the 12th day of the waxing moon to the 4th day of the waning…
Read storyNamtok Thi Lo Cho
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…
Read storyMae Ping Lake Cruise
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…
Read storyCeladon Klin Site Study and Conservation Center Celadon Klin Site Study Center
This is located at Ban Ko Noi, some 4 kilometers to the north of Si Satchanalai. More than 500 kilns have been excavated up…
Read storyVongburi House
This house is locted in town, and was built in 1897 by Phra Buritah who was the past lord of Phrae for presentation to…
Read storyWat Chula Mani
Located approximately 5 kilometers from town on the east bank of Nan river, Wat Chula Mani is the oldest temple in town. It was…
Read storyTemples Chiang Kham
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…
Read storyThai Lu Tribe Village
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…
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