Wat Pha Sorn Kaew – Petchabun

An incredibly unique modern styled temple - completely different of all the other temples in Thailand. This is…

Wat Bang Thong – Krabi

Wat Bang Thong is a unique, spectacular temple located in Krabi Province, not far from Ao Nang, Rylee…

Kanchanaburi The Tiger Cave Temple – Wat Tham Sua

Unlike some destinations in Thailand that provide no more than an artificial show for tourists (like the floating…

Thang Sai Temple, Baan Krut, Prachuap Khirikhan

Two hours’ drive south of Hua Hin, in an area call Baan Krut (in Prachuap Khirikhan), stands the…

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

Ayutthaya – a Historical Review / first article in the series

Ayutthaya, or in its full name - Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, was established back in 1350 by king…

Historical places in thailand

Ayutthaya – Temples and Other Places of Interest / second article in the series

The city of Ayutthaya abounds with historical places of interest and various temples. I must say that rushing…

Wat Chaiwatthanaram

Ayutthaya – Wat Chaiwatthanaram

Wat Chaiwatthanaram is definitely one of the most beautiful and impressive historical sites in Ayutthaya. The temple ‘sits’…

Wat Phra Sri Sanphet

Ayutthaya – Wat Phra Sri Sanphet

Wat Phra Sri Sanphet means "Temple of the Holy, Splendid Omniscient". It was the richest, most impressive and…

Wat Phra Mahathat

Ayutthaya – Wat Phra Mahathat

One of the main attractions in the temple is the Bunyan tree, as between its roots you can…

Wat Lokaya Sutha

Ayutthaya – Wat Lokaya Sutha

Lokaya Sutha temple has been massively destroyed and the only attraction there is a giant, reclining Buddha statue,…

Ayutthaya – Wat Yai Chai Mongkol

Wat Yai Chai Mongkol can be also written as Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, which means the Great Temple…

Ayutthaya – Wat Mongkhon Bophit

Wat Mongkhon Bophit can be also written as Wat Mongkol Bophit; it is one of the most active…

Ayutthaya – Wat Phanan Choeng

Wat Phana Choeng is a historic site, yet one of the most active temples in Ayutthaya. The temple…

Wat Tham Khao Wong – Uthai Thani

When I first laid eyes on a picture of the temple ( Wat Tham Khao Wong  ), I…

Chiang Rai – Wat Rong Khun / The White temple

A spectacular, exceptional temple, that will impress even those who aren’t temple enthusiasts

Uthai Thani

The Crystal Temple (Wat Tha Sung) – Uthai Thani

A spectacular, exceptional temple, that will impress even those who aren’t temple enthusiasts

Bo Sang Umbrella Village & Sankampaeng Villages – Paper Umbrellas and Various Handicrafts – Chiang Mai

Some 13 km south of Chiang Mai city, on route 1006 (Sankampaeng Rd) there are several villages that…

Wat Ban Den – Mae Taeng area – Chiang Mai

Wat Ban Den is a unique, spectacular place to visit – seemingly taken from an illustrated fairy tale…

Wat Huay Mongkol Temple

Wat Huay Mongkol Temple

Wat Huay Mongkol temple is actually a complex of temples which is the home of the biggest monk…

Wat Sampran dragon temple

Dragon Temple – Wat Samphran

On the main road to Kanchanaburi, at Nakhon Pathom district, lies a unique and unusual looking temple. A…

Erawan Museum

The Three Headed Elephant Temple – Erawan Museum

The three-headed elephant temple (Chang Sam Sean) is a unique, spectacular attraction located in Bangkok (Samut Prakan) –…

Wat Arun

Wat Arun – The Temple of Dawn – Bangkok

Wat Arun, which is also known as the Temple of Dawn (วัดอรุณ), is one of the most prominent…