Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha
Wat Pho, or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok. You can find more than 1.000 Buddha statues and it is home to the largest Buddha statue in Thailand: The Reclining Buddha (Phra Buddhasaiyas).
What you need to know before going to Bangkok?
Almost everyone who has traveled in Asia has been there. Whether for a transfer or a city trip of a few days: Bangkok. The Thai capital is home to the total population of the Netherlands and can therefore be quite intimidating on a first visit. Are you going to Bangkok soon? Then read the tips, tricks and to do's.
Chao Phraya River – Bangkok (video)
For centuries, the Chao Phraya River has been an important passage for the people of Thailand. The origin of the river is 370 kilometers north of Nakhon Sawan province. The Chao Phraya is one of the largest and most important rivers in Thailand.
Wat Pho Bangkok – Temple of The Reclining Buddha (video)
Wat Pho, or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok. You can find more than 1.000 Buddha statues and it is home to the largest Buddha statue in Thailand: The Reclining Buddha (Phra Buddhasaiyas).
Thai massage – a blessing for the body
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.
Dutch wallflowers in Southeast Asia
Most culturally interested visitors to Thailand will come face to face with the impressive statues of what are described in most guidebooks as 'Farang' guards when visiting Wat Pho sooner or later in Bangkok.
For some, Wat Pho, also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is the most beautiful temple in Bangkok. In any case, Wat Pho is one of the largest temples in the Thai capital.
The Temple of the Reclining Buddha in Bangkok
Wat Pho is the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok. You can find more than 1.000 Buddha statues and it is home to the largest Buddha statue in Thailand: The Reclining Buddha (Phra Buddhasaiyas). Wat Pho is also known as Wat Phra Chetuphon and the Temple of the Reclining Buddha.
Enjoy a Thai massage!
Those who go on holiday to Thailand can put the word enjoyment at the top of their bucket list. Enjoy the good food, the warmth, the beautiful beaches, the beautiful temples and the friendly people. If you really want to experience Thainess, you should also try a Thai massage.
A strange bird, that cuckoo
Joseph allows himself to be massaged but is startled by a deafening cry followed by the call of 'cuckoo, cuckoo'. Furthermore, a lot of giggling and conversations between the massage ladies, which he cannot make sense of. What mystery is he dealing with?
Thai massage without happy ending
One of the many things I really appreciate in Thailand is a traditional Thai massage. A massage without oil and without a 'happy ending' or other hand and span services. Oil is never used in a real Thai massage anyway.
Tourist hotspots in Bangkok (video)
A beautiful video in HD quality. It gives a good picture of Bangkok and its various 'tourist hotspots'.
Three of the most famous sights in Bangkok are listed in the top 10 in Asia, compiled by travelers on the popular website TripAdvisor. These are the reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, the Grand Palace and the Temple of Dawn.
Wat Pho doubles entry fees for foreign visitors
Foreign tourists who want to visit the temple of the reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) will have to pay considerably more for it from next year.
Top 10 things to do in Thailand (Tripadvisor)
The top 10 places to visit in Thailand are based on reviews on the world's largest travel site: Tripadvisor.
A new form of massage
Thailand has been known for years for its healing massage. The famous temple Wat Pho in Bangkok is the massage training institute to master the art of massage. The Thai masseuses are only too happy to boast that they have received their training there and the walls of the massage parlors are often hung with diplomas from the ladies working there, and sometimes also from gentlemen. Massage can be roughly divided into three parts…