Discover the unforgettable soul of Chiang Mai, a city that defies time. Intertwined with the rich history of the Kingdom of Lanna, it offers a unique symbiosis of culture, nature and tradition. Here, where every corner tells a story, adventure is never far away.
Wat Yai Chaimongkol in Ayutthaya (video)
Ayutthaya is the ancient capital of Siam. It is located 80 km north of the current capital of Thailand. In this video you see images of Ayutthaya and the Wat Yai Chaimongkol.
Travel to Chiang Mai's jewel, Wat Doi Suthep, where the echoes of the Lanna era still sing through the mountain air. Here, where commerce and holiness go hand in hand, begins an adventure that challenges the body and enriches the mind.
The ghosts of Doi Suthep
When traveling from Bangkok to Chiang Mai by train, Doi Suthep looms in the northwest. The gilded chedi (pagoda) immediately catches the eye. It is one of the most important Buddhist shrines in Thailand. It is said that a piece of Buddha's skull is hidden in the chedi.
A temple of 1,5 million beer bottles in Thailand
The 'Beer Bottle Temple' in Khun Han near the Cambodian border is also known as 'The Temple of a Million Bottles'.
Wat Tham Pha Plong at Chiang Dao, a special temple
About 75 kilometers north of Chiang Mai is the city of Chiang Dao (City of the Stars), which is best known for the caves located near the hamlet of Ban Tham, about six kilometers from the center of Chiang Dao.
Wat Mahatat, the jewel in the crown of Sukhothai
In recent months on this blog I have regularly reflected on the Sukhothai Historical Park, which is littered with important cultural-historical relics. Of course Wat Mahatat should not be missing in a series of contributions on this site.
Wat Phanan Choeng in Ayutthaya, worth seeing
Wat Phanan Choeng is not the most visited temple in Ayutthaya. Too bad because there is a lot to see.
A Thai temple explained
Whoever goes to Thailand will definitely visit a Buddhist temple. Temples (in Thai: Wat) can be found everywhere, even in the small villages in the countryside. In every Thai community, the Wat occupies an important place.
Wat Tham Sua in Kanchanaburi: Not every temple is the same
In Thailand you have temples and special temples, the Wat Tham Sua in Kanchanaburi belongs to the latter category. The temple is especially popular for its fantastic view of the mountains and rice fields.
The most beautiful temples in Bangkok
Bangkok has many sights, but what you should not miss are the beautiful Buddhist temples (Wat). Bangkok has some of the most beautiful temples in the world. We give you a list of the temples that are worth a visit.
Ganesh: Belief, superstition, commerce
Ganesh, the elephant-headed Hindu god, is popular in Thailand. The commercial sector eagerly uses or abuses it. What makes this deity so attractive: his eccentric appearance?
Wat Phasorn Kaew in Petchabun (video)
Wat Pha Sorn Kaew ('temple on a glass cliff'), also known as Wat Phra Thart Pha Kaew, is a Buddhist monastery and temple in Khao Kor (Phetchabun).
A temple in Isan, beautiful in ugliness
Tastes differ. One thinks the Phra Maha Chedi Chai Monkol in Phu Khao Kiew is a magnificent building, the other considers it a clear example of 'super kitsch'.
Walking in Bangkok's Chinatown and surroundings
An interesting area in Bangkok where many attractions are within walking distance is Chinatown and the surrounding area. Of course Chinatown itself is worth a visit, but also the old Hua Lamphong station, Wat Mangkon Kamalawat, Wat Trimitr or the Temple of the Golden Buddha, to name a few.
Wat Si Chum: big, bigger, biggest…
By way of conclusion to a whole series of contributions about all the beautiful things that can be found in and outside the Sukhothai Historical Park, I would like to take a moment to reflect on Wat Si Chum. A temple complex dating back to the thirteenth century in the so-called northern zone, which is an outsider in more than one respect in this immense historical park.
Trips from Thailand: Angkor Wat in Cambodia (video)
A few special and short cross-border trips are possible from Thailand. One of the most interesting is a trip to Cambodia to visit the immense temple complex Ankor Wat in Siem Reap.