Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden, Chiang Mai
Approximately a 45-minute drive from the city of Chiang Mai, the Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden is a beautiful location for a day trip. Formerly known as the Mae Sa Botanic Garden, the garden received the royal honour in 1994.
Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden is a world-class conservation centre for indigenous Thai plants as well as [...]
Hua Hin Railway Station
The royal association with the seaside resort of Hua Hin is immediately evident if you arrive in Hua Hin by train. The quaint train station is the most photogenic in Thailand thanks mainly to the royal waiting room which stands apart from the other station buildings. The picturesque red and white pavilion was built during [...]
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery (Don Rak)
One of the most emotive places to visit in Kanchanaburi is the Don Rak War Cemetery which is located opposite the main Kanchanaburi train station. Almost 7,000 POW (prisoner of war) graves are laid out in straight lines amidst the neatly manicured lawns and gardens.
After the end of World War II, the cemetery at [...]
Ao Phang Nga and James Bond Island
A popular day tour from Phuket, Krabi and Khao Lak involves a visit to the islands and rock formations of Ao Phang Nga (Ao= Bay). The bay is located in the Andaman Sea in between Phuket and Krabi and incorporates some stunning scenery. Mangroves line parts of the shoreline and limestone karsts jut out of [...]
Wat Suthat and Sao Ching Cha (Giant Swing), Bangkok
One of Thailand’s most important temples, Wat Suthat is home to the 8-metre high meditating Buddha figure of Phra Siri Sakyamuni Buddha which was brought to Bangkok from Sukhothai in the early 1800s. The inside of the temple is renowned for its beautiful murals and frescoes. Outside, a number of Chinese statues can be seen. [...]
Wat Pho, Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Bangkok
The oldest temple in Bangkok pre-dates the city itself and was originally founded in the seventh century with the name Wat Phodharam. Before there was a temple, the site was a school for traditional medicine and this legacy continues today with Wat Pho renowned as one of the most important centres in Thailand for traditional [...]
Doi Inthanon National Park
Often called ‘The Roof of Thailand’, Doi Inthanon National Park is home to the highest mountain in the kingdom, Doi Inthanon, which is 2,565 metres above sea level. Doi Inthanon makes for a pleasant day-trip if you are staying in Chiang Mai although there is also limited accommodation at the park itself (including a camp [...]
