The Lotus Flower Temple: Wat Pa Dong Rai (Santiwanaram Temple), Udon Thani
The beauty of travel is that no matter how many times you’ve been to a destination there are always new experiences waiting to be enjoyed. Although …
The beauty of travel is that no matter how many times you’ve been to a destination there are always new experiences waiting to be enjoyed. Although …
History buffs visiting Udon Thani should make a beeline for the excellent Ban Chiang National Museum. The museum showcases the remarkable discoveries …
With the gentlest of touches the third piece of white string is tied to my wrist. “Khaw hai chok dee na ka” the elegant Thai auntie says …
There are plenty of choices for people looking to escape the bustle of Bangkok for a few days. Drive two or three hours in any direction from the Thai …
The tempting aroma of som tam and grilled chicken wafts across the park. Children clutch colourful balloons and the infectious sound of mor lam folk …
The holiest stupa in Isaan (north-east Thailand) is a site that is revered not just by Thai Buddhists, but also by those across the Mekong River in …
Less than 1% of Thailand’s population are Christian, so it may surprise some tourists when they see churches in Thailand. In a country where …
Writing the recent article about Thailand’s coffin ceremony for the living reminded of another unusual story I saw on Thai television a few …
The north-east of Thailand, a region known as Isaan, has traditionally been a pre-dominantly rural farming area and it is this region that holds one …
The Khmer ruins of the Preah Vihear Temple (also known as Khao Phra Viharn) are located on top of a cliff on the Thai-Cambodian border approximately …