Tham Phu Wa, a mouth-watering cave temple
If you have seen everything around the Second World War in Kanchanaburi, then the Tham Phu Wa temple is a resting point to lick your fingers. Admittedly, this remarkable structure is located more than 20 kilometers from Kanchanaburi, but the visit is well worth the effort.
The Vultures of Wat Saket
Wat Saket or the Temple of the Golden Mount is a special temple in the heart of Bangkok and is on the to do list of most tourists. And this is only right. Because this colorful monastery complex, which was created in the last half of the 18th century, not only exudes a very special atmosphere, but also rewards the persevering pilgrims and visitors on smog-free days, after the climb to the top, with a – for some breathtaking – panorama over the metropolis.
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Those flying from Bangkok to Udon Thani (Isaan) should also visit Nong Khai and the special sculpture garden Salaeoku, set up by the monk Launpou Bounleua, who died in 1996.
Baan Hollanda reopened after renovation
After a long renovation of the building, the Baan Hollanda Information Center in Ayutthaya has finally reopened.
When you stay on Koh Samui, a day trip to the Ang Thong National Marine Park is recommended. Ang Thong (Mu Koh Angthong National Marine) is a national park located 31 km northwest of Koh Samui. The protected area covers an area of 102 km² and consists of 42 islands.
Prasat Sikhoraphum: a mini Angkor wat in Surin
I like the architecture from the Khmer period, say everything that was put down in Thailand between the 9th and 14th centuries. And luckily for me, especially where I live in Isaan, quite a bit of it has been preserved.
You can drive, cycle, sail, etc. through Bangkok. There is another recommended way to take in this fascinating metropolis: walking.
Wat Rai Khing, this temple is really worth a detour
The Wat Rai Khing is, as I have seen with my own eyes, definitely worth a detour / visit. That's what the thousands of Thai people I met there think too.
Inside Bangkok (3): The city parks
Bangkok, Thailand's bustling capital, is known for its lively streets, rich culture and impressive architecture. But the city is also undergoing a green transformation, with new parks popping up in the urban landscape.
Khao Kradong Forest Park
Khao Kradong Forest Park is one of the main tourist attractions in Buriram province and is located on the outskirts of the provincial capital of the same name. The Park was formally opened to the public on May 3, 1978 and is over 200 km² in size. At the center is the Khao Kradong volcano. The southern part of this mountain is called Khao Yai or Big Mountain while the north side is called Khao Noi or Little Mountain. Originally this mountain bore the name Phanom Kradong, which would stand for turtle mountain in Khmer, a reference to the shape of this mountain.
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The grandeur of Sukhothai
Sukhothai's splendor is reflected in its world-famous historical parks, but the city also offers impressive cultural attractions and promotes sustainable tourism.
Ten waterfalls worth visiting during the rainy season
The rainy season is the perfect opportunity to discover Thailand's waterfalls as they can be admired in their full glory. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation recommends ten stunning waterfalls located throughout the country's national parks.
The Sanctuary of Truth Pattaya (video)
Although a posting about the Sanctuary of Truth has often appeared on Thailandblog, I discovered a fantastically beautiful video on YouTube: The Sanctuary of Truth Pattaya unseen in Thailand.
If you think that Thailand already has enough temples, then you are wrong. On a new temple site, Wat Huay Plak Kung, in the province of Chiang Rai, you can admire no less than 3 special buildings: an image of Guan Yin (the Goddess of Mercy), a golden Chinese Pagoda and a white Buddhist temple.
Nakhon Ratchasima has become the first province in Thailand to have three UNESCO sites, following the declaration of Khorat National Geopark as the Khorat UNESCO Global Geopark on May 24, 2023.