Wat Ku Tao
The Wat Ku Tao is located north of the city centre near Chiang Mai Stadium on Sanam Kila Road. The wat, which dates from…
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Khantoke Dinner
Most of the northern dishes can be sampled at a \”Khantoke Dinner\” in Chiang Mai. It is a perfect event where you can learn…
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The Mae Fang National Park, located in Amphur Mae Eye, Amphur Fang, Amphur Chai Prakarn of Chiang Mai Province, consists of complicated geography which…
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The Ho Watthanatham Nithat Museum exhibits ancient artifacts and written records on history, literature, and indigenous knowledge as well as exhibits on royal activities…
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The King Mengrai Festival This festival is held from January 26 – February 1 every year. The festival features parades, cultural performances and competitions…
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The spectacular Grand Palace is a must see sight in Bangkok. Built in 1782 and for 150 years the home of the Thai King,…
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King Rama I the Great Memorial Built in commemoration of Bangkoks 150th anniversary celebrations in 1932, the monument is situated at the foot of…
Read storyKhon Masked Dance at Sala Chalermkrung Theatre
Khon is Thailand\’s classical masked dance that is regarded as one of the most refined of performing arts. It was originally limited to the…
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Sukhumvit Road runs all the way from the railway crossing at Ploenchit to the Cambodian Border in Trat. But the section from the first…
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THAILAND NATIONAL FLAG
The flag of the Kingdom of Thailand shows five horizontal stripes in the colours red, white, blue, white and red, with the middle blue…
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THE FINAL PHASE OF AYUTTHAYA KINGDOM After a bloody period of dynastic struggle, Ayutthaya entered into what has been called its golden age, a…
Read storyTHE END OF THANOM REGIME
THE END OF THANOM REGIME In December 1972, Thanom announced a new interim constitution that provided for a totally appointed legislative assembly, two- thirds…
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