Ratchaprapa Dam and Cheow Larn Lake, Khao Sok
Sitting in the heart of Khao Sok National Park, magnificent Cheow Larn Lake is one of the most beautiful locations in Thailand. Ringed by jungle-clad …
Tourist Attractions
Khuean Khun Dan Prakanchon Dam (Khlong Tha Dan Dam), Nakhon Nayok
The pride of Nakhon Nayok, the Khuean Khun Dan Prakanchon Dam is part of a royal project under the initiative of the King of Thailand. Prior to the …
Singha Park (Boon Rawd Farm), Chiang Rai
Singha Park is owned by Boon Rawd Brewery, the company who produce Singha Beer, but visitors hoping to find a brewery and endless supplies of Thai …
Review: Flight of the Gibbon, Chiang Mai
The alarm rings at 5.45am, but I don’t need it. I’m already awake. A restless night fretting about what I’ve let myself in for. The …
Elephant Parade Arrives in Bangkok
One of the largest open-air art exhibitions in the world touches down in Bangkok on December 1. A collection of 88 hand-painted elephant statues go on …
Temple of the Golden Buddha: Wat Traimit, Bangkok
Sitting serenely atop a pedestal in Bangkok’s Wat Traimit Witthayaram is what is said to be the world’s largest solid-gold Buddha image. …
Nong Prajak Park, Udon Thani
The city of Udon Thani might not be the prettiest in Thailand, but it can lay claim to one of the most charming parks in the country. Udon Thani …
Wat Phan Tao, Chiang Mai
In a city full of temples, diminutive Wat Phan Tao in the heart of Chiang Mai’s old town area still manages to stand out. Beautifully carved …
Si Satchanalai Historical Park, Sukhothai
If you are planning a visit to Sukhothai (and if you aren’t you should!) then try to make time too for Si Satchanalai Historical Park. Similar …
Fisherman’s Village at Bophut, Ko Samui
Ko Samui has the nickname of ‘coconut island’, a reference to the coconut plantations which at one time were the biggest source of income …
Nang Talung Shadow Puppet Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat
In common with other areas of Asia, Thailand has a long tradition of storytelling using shadow puppets. The content of the stories and the figures …
Pak Klong Talad Flower and Vegetable Market, Bangkok
Bangkok is home to some of Thailand’s most celebrated tourist attractions. The Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho to name just three. Close to …
Benjasiri Park, Bangkok
It might not be as big or as well-known as Lumphini Park, but Benjasiri Park in Bangkok has a quiet charm and makes for a pleasant escape from some of …
Ban Baat Monk’s Bowl Community, Bangkok
There was a time when all of the bowls used by Thai monks on their daily alms round were hand-made. Today, most of these alms bowls are mass-produced …
Temples on the Lake, Mae Hong Son (Wat Chong Kham and Wat Chong Klang)
A symbol of Mae Hong Son, the twin Burmese-style temples of Wat Chong Kham and Wat Chong Klang are conveniently located close to the centre of the …
Sanctuary of Truth, Pattaya
Located adjacent to the sea in Naklua, north Pattaya, the Sanctuary of Truth is a remarkable structure. Painstakingly carved from wood using …
Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu, Mae Hong Son
A visit to Mae Hong Son isn’t complete without a trip to the hilltop temple of Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu (Doi Kong Mu is the name of the hill on …
The Bamboo Bridge of Faith Across the Rice Fields of Mae Hong Son
Beautifully simple in its construction, simply beautiful in its location. The bamboo bridge of Su Tong Pae in Mae Hong Son province stretches for 500 …