One of the most important temples in Ayutthaya, Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon has a long and illustrious history. And unlike many of the other ancient sites in Ayutthaya, this is still an active temple where monks reside. Thai people visit Wat Yai Chai … [Read more...]
Bang Pa-In Palace, Ayutthaya
Bang Pa-In Palace isn’t what you might expect from a Thai royal residence. Some of the European-influenced architecture wouldn’t look out of place at a stately home in France or Germany. And the sight of tourists driving golf buggies over a bridge … [Read more...]
Visiting the Red Lotus Lake, Udon Thani
The early morning sun twinkles on the surface of the water as the boatman slowly guides his vessel to shore. But there is still no sign of the star attraction. It’s only after clambering aboard and travelling for twenty minutes or so into the heart … [Read more...]
Bangkok’s Metal Castle: Loha Prasat and Wat Ratchanatdaram
With its distinctive architecture, impressive views and proximity to some of Bangkok’s major tourist attractions, you'd expect to find more visitors at Loha Prasat and Wat Ratchanatdaram. But this unique site sees relatively few tourists despite … [Read more...]
On Tour With the Veteran Samlor Drivers of Chiang Mai
65, 73, 98 . . . not the Thai lottery numbers, but the ages of an inspirational group of individuals; the samlor drivers of Chiang Mai. And 98 isn’t a typo. The oldest samlor driver in Chiang Mai, the remarkable Nainan Narin, is just a few years … [Read more...]
Visiting Tong Bai Elephant Foundation, Chiang Mai
It’s not every day you get to walk an elephant through the forest. Or, maybe more accurately, an elephant gets to walk you through the forest. But that’s part of the heart-warming experience that awaits visitors to the Tong Bai Foundation in Chiang … [Read more...]
Khao Hin Lek Fai Viewpoint, Hua Hin
Standing 163 metres high, Khao Hin Lek Fai ('Flintstone Hill') rises tall behind Hua Hin’s picturesque railway station. And with its convenient location close to central Hua Hin, the hilltop viewpoint offers visitors the chance to enjoy panoramic … [Read more...]
Maiiam Contemporary Art Museum, Chiang Mai
With its distinctive and stylish shimmering facade, Maiiam Contemporary Art Museum is an eye-catching addition to northern Thailand’s burgeoning art scene. Opened in July 2016, Maiiam is is housed in a large, converted warehouse in the Sankampaeng … [Read more...]
Chiang Mai Elephant Parade
The world’s largest elephant art exhibition has arrived back in its spiritual home of Chiang Mai. Designed by Thai and international artists, around 90 elaborately painted elephant statues that make up the Elephant Parade went on display at venues … [Read more...]
Bangkok National Museum
If you are visiting the Grand Palace in Bangkok, make the short walk north along Sanam Luang to the excellent Bangkok National Museum. A wonderful collection of artefacts and treasures are housed in a former royal palace and the museum makes for a … [Read more...]
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