Wat Yai Chaimongkol In Ayutthaya
Wat Yai Chaimongkol In Ayutthaya beholds Siam’s ancient past; it is both a royal monastery and symbolic monument of the people’s pride. Speaks of a history of freedom, glory and wisdom in Thailand.. Since the 13th century, it has hovered as…
Aisawan Thiphya in Ayutthaya
The Aisawan Thiphya at the Bang Pa In Palace, Ayutthaya is a remarkable pavilion constructed in authentic Thai style architecture. It floats in the midst of the lake and serves as a national symbol of the country of Thailand. Its…
Bangkok – World’s Best City
The Thai capital Bangkok has been voted the world’s best city by the influential U.S. travel magazine Travel + Leisure. This is the second consecutive year that Bangkok won first place.
Sunrise at Mogoju Peak
This post is in honor of the winner of the 2nd round of “The Amaze me Thailand Photo Contest” 2011, Papon Yongpisanpop.
Buddhist Lent Day in Saraburi
Tak Bat Dok Mai is unique to the province of Saraburi. The festival lasts for 3 days with villagers making merit by offering flowers in addition to the usual offerings of rice, food, candles and other things to the monks. The flowers are called Dok Khao Pansa and they bloom only around the time of the Buddhist Lent. They are also only growing in Saraburi Province.
Amphawa Floating Market
There are a few floating markets around Bangkok. Damnoen Saduak is the most famous and the most photogenic. But if you want a more authentic experience and a better atmosphere head down to Samut Songhkram to see the floating market at Amphawa.
Buddha’s Left Footprint at Wat Phra Phuttha Bat
The Buddha’s left footprint at Wat Phra Phuttha Bat is considered to be the most important pilgrimage site in central Thailand. Wat Phra Phuttha Bat is also one of the most beautiful religious sites in all of Thailand.
Baiyoke Sky Hotel
Baiyoke Sky Hotel was, when it was completed in 1997, the tallest building in the world. Nowadays it is “only” the tallest building in Thailand. Standing 328 meters tall with 85 floors and 673 rooms, not counting the many facilities, it dominates the Bangkok skyline.
