Koh Kret is a small island in the middle of Chao Phraya River, north of Bangkok in the Nonthaburi province. This man-made island was created way back in the 1700s during the Ayutthaya period, and is known today for its local markets, handicrafts, and food. If you’re in BKK and are bored of its shopping…
Amphawa Evening Floating Market Amphawa Evening Floating Market, Amphoe Amphawa, Samut Songkram, is located by the Canal near Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram. Open on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from noon to 9.00 p.m. The Market is well-known among tourists who look for delicious menus. Wat Phet Samut Worawihan Wat Phet Samut Worawihan (Wat Luangpho…
Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park Phetchaburis well-known Landmark, the locally known as Khao Wang (Palace Hill) is located up on a 92-meter high verdant hill, in the City of Phetchaburi. It was built under the royal command of King Rama IV and in 1860 became his summer palace. The whole compound is comprised of royal…
Wat Phra Pathom Chedi The Temple houses the country’s largest pagoda, Phra Pathom Chedi enshrining the Buddha’s relics, which was built in 1853 in the reign of King Rama IV. The highlight of the temple includes Phra Ruang Rotchanarit, a Buddha image in the standing posture of giving a pardon, installed in the niche of…
Maruekhathaiyawan Palace Built for King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) as a summer retreat in the 1920s, Maruekhathaiyawan Palace is constructed entirely of teak wood and sits right on the beach. Kaeng Drachan National Park and Pala-U Waterfall The largest national park in Thailand simply can’t be explored in one day, so if that’s all you have,…
Bridge on the River Kwai The bridge was part of the Thai-Burmese “Death Railway,” so named because of the scores of men who died during its construction. Japanese forces oversaw the project, as the railway would have helped bring supplies to their troops who were fighting the British in neighboring Burma. Hike Erawan National Park…
Wat Chaiwatthanaram One of the most visited historical site of Ayutthaya, Wat, The Temple was ordered to built in 1630 by King Prasat Thong to honor his mother, featuring the architectural style influenced by Angkor temple in Cambodia-its unique feature is a large, central prang (Khmer-style pagoda) surrounded by smaller prangs, symbolizing Mount Sumeru, the…
Grand Palace The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court, and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925 Chao Phraya River Every…