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 [...]
Lumphini Park, Bangkok
Downtown Bangkok is synonymous with traffic congestion, modern shopping malls and skyscrapers, but the area is also home to Lumphini Park, Bangkok’s first public park.
In 1925, King Rama VI donated an area of royal land which he designated would become a public park. It was Rama VI who gave the park the name Lumphini, [...]
Wat Arun, Temple of the Dawn, Bangkok
One of Bangkok’s most recognizable landmarks is Wat Arun also known as the Temple of the Dawn which is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. A temple has occupied the site for hundreds of years, but the name and design of the temple has changed a number of times over those years.
History [...]
Big Buddha Ko Samui
If you are flying to Ko Samui, keep an eye out for the largest Buddha figure on the island which is clearly visible as you come in to land. For a close up view, visit Wat Phra Yai the temple which is home to the Big Buddha and overlooks Bangrak Beach (also known as Big [...]
Bhuping Palace, Chiang Mai
If you are visiting Chiang Mai, then a trip to the beautiful grounds at Bhuping Palace (also written as Phuping) is highly recommended. Built in 1961, the palace itself is typically understated in keeping with the modest style of the present Thai king. Bhuping Palace is located in the mountains to the west of Chiang [...]
