Thailand

THE THAILAND IN WORLD WAR II Thailand responded pragmatically to the military and political pressures of World War II. When sporadic fighting broke out between…

This structure is a large and old Buddha image in the meditation posture, 1.6 meter wide and 2 meters high. This is a late rite…

The Songkran Festival is annually held from 13-17 April around Phra Pathom Chedi. During the festival, there are many activities such as the of Songkran…

This newly-developed tourist attraction, Namtok Thi Lo Re is also situated in the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary (declared by the UNESCO as a world heritage in…

The Lan Sang National Park is an important natural site within Tak District. It became the Thailand’s 15th National Park on the 14th May 1978…

Si Satchanalai Historical Park is located on the bank of the Yom River. The ancient town, formerly called Muang Chaliang, was named Si Satchanalai during…

This is a 400-year-old Chedi believed to contain the remains of a king named Phra Lo, ruler of Nakhon Maen Suang once located in the…

Situated near Wat Ratburana is Wat Nang Phaya which believed to have been built during the same period. The temple is famous for extensive collection…

A concerning to pay homage to the guardian spirits of the kingdom is performed at Wat Phrathat Sob Van. Tai Lue ritual for longevity. Bai…

The Mae Charim National Par covering about 270,000 rai or 432 square kilometers, is occupied with convoluted ranges. The highest peak is Doi Khun Lan,…

To the west of town is Wat Si Rong Mueang , a Burmese temple built in 1905 during the time when Lampang was the commercial…

The Pai River originates in the Thanon Thongchai and Daen Lao mountains and is 180 kilometers in length. The river runs through a number of…