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There is a frequent boat service to and from Ko Samet and although there is a scheduled timetable, don’t expect the boats to stick rigidly to it. All boats to and from Ko Samet will wait until there are enough passengers before departing which means that you could have to wait for up to an [...]
Designed by Thai artist Chalermchai Khositpipat and unveiled in 2008 in honour of His Majesty the King, Chiang Rai’s elaborate golden clocktower (Hoh Nalika Chalerm Prakiat) is a work of art and tourist attraction in its own right. Chalermchai was the man who built the the White Temple in Chiang Rai and that same distinctive [...]
The Sahachat Memorial was built in 1913 by three members of the Siamese royal family to honour Queen Sri Phatcharinthra’s 50th birthday. It might seem like an unusual idea for a sculpture, but the queen was born in the Year of the Pig as were the three people who sponsored the memorial including the man [...]
If you’ve ever travelled via Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport, you’ve probably seen at least one of these imposing figures with their fangs, painted faces and bulging eyes. Known in Buddhist mythology as yaksha, they are guardian warriors who keep away evil spirits and can be seen at a number of temples in Thailand. The figures on [...]
For more than 200 years the most important Buddha image in Thailand has resided at the temple of Wat Phra Kaeo in Bangkok. But the 66cm high statue has not always been kept in Bangkok, nor has it always been in Thailand. Phra Kaeo Morakot (Emerald Buddha Image) is made from jade; the use of [...]
A trip to Nong Nooch gardens makes for an excellent half-day or full-day excursion for those staying in the nearby beach resort of Pattaya. With its scenic setting, the family-friendly Nong Nooch tropical gardens have enough attractions to keep visitors of all ages happy. The Thai cultural and elephant show can be cheesy or fun [...]
At least 7 people were injured by a bomb in the Ramkhamhaeng area of Bangkok on Sunday evening. Thai authorities continue to investigate the incident, but have tried to play down any possible links to the ongoing violence in the Deep South of Thailand. Thai police also claim the explosion doesn’t appear to be politically [...]
A 20-minute drive to the south of Hua Hin sits Khao Tao, a name which translates as Turtle Hill. Khao Tao tends to be better-known amongst Thai tourists than foreign visitors and with two beaches close by, an inland lake, a small fishing village, some excellent local restaurants and great views over the coast, it’s [...]
Some streets and shops were temporally closed in areas of downtown Bangkok yesterday as thousands of red shirt supporters gathered in and around Ratchaprasong intersection. The rally was held to commemorate the third anniversary of the anti-government street protests which were finally ended when troops moved in on May 19, 2010. In those dark days [...]
If you visit a Buddhist temple in Thailand, you will notice that the people making a prayer inside the main hall of the wat will bow down three times in front of the principal Buddha image. In the temple grounds you may also see people walking around with offerings in their hand which consist of [...]