Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and with good reason. Its tourism scene thrives on its ancient temples, pristine beaches, and bustling markets offering mouth-watering Thai delicacies. But Bangkok, Pattaya, Krabi, and Phuket are not the only places to visit. For your next trip (or your first trip to…
In the mid-20th century, a young man from the Nong Khai province in Thailand named Bunleua Sulilat claimed that he wandered into a cave and met a religious hermit named Keo Ou and became Keo Ou’s disciple. After Sulilat parted ways with his spiritual master, Sulilat was inspired to create a universal religion. Sulilat amassed…
In the mid-20th century, Thai millionaire Lek Viriyaphan decided to build a golf course shaped like the country of Thailand in the capital city of Bangkok that celebrated his beloved country’s culture and history. Eventually, Lek Viriyaphan’s proposed golf course morphed into an open-air cultural museum called Muang Boran—or Ancient City—that features miniature replicas of…
A striking pink, 17-story Buddhist temple in Khlong Mai, Thailand, with a green and gold dragon coiled around its exterior, is a surprisingly obscure destination. The design for Wat Samphran—otherwise known as the Dragon Temple—came to a member of the Bhavana Buddho sect during an extended fasting meditation. The dragon, whose face looks towards the…
In the heart of Phuket Island, nestled between verdant hills and the azure waters of the Andaman Sea, lies Kamala, a destination that embodies the tranquil yet vibrant spirit of Thailand. This village presents a tranquil charm with its untouched beaches, coupled with the vibrant mosaic of its community life. For the discerning traveller or…
Located inside Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, Thailand, the Phraya Nakhon Cave combines nature’s mystery and wonders. The cave is known to be a national natural treasure across the North Malay Peninsula and it is said to have been discovered roughly 200 years ago. However, as to who discovered it…
Back in the 1990s, Thailand’s economy was booming and the future was as bright as it had ever been. Things were going so well that developers were seeing tall office buildings everywhere and residential skyscrapers, a true show of the nation’s wealth.
James Bond Island, also known as Khao Phing Kan, is a unique and famous tourist destination located in the Phang Nga Bay of Thailand. This iconic island is known for its 66-foot tall vertical pillar of rock that rises from the shallow waters, which is wider at the top than it is at the bottom….
