Mae Hong Son
Mae Hong Son, located in the far north of Thailand, is a wonderful provincial town to relax after a tiring but extremely exciting trek.
Thai Buddhist rituals and influencing your karma
Those who visit Thailand will certainly have seen a temple from the inside. What immediately stands out is the geniality. No binding protocols and no straitjacket that determines what is and what is not allowed.
Wat Sothon, the marble temple
They can be found in large numbers in Thailand, even in the smallest hamlet, temples large and small. Very colorful and also more modest in nature. In Chachoengsao, about a hundred kilometers east of Bangkok, near the river Bang Pakong, Wat Sothon, fully called Wat Sothon Wararam Worawihan.
Charming Chiang Mai (video)
Chiang Mai, 700 kilometers from Bangkok, is the main city in the north. It is also the capital of the mountainous province of the same name. Many Thai people love Chiang Mai (the Rose of the North) for its unusual festivals, 14th-century temples, beautiful landscapes, unusual food and a pleasantly cool climate in winter.
Temples in Thailand explained
Thailand has many temples. A temple, also called Wat, consists of a complex of buildings in the service of Buddhism.
The Temples of Mae Hong Son
When I first visited Mae Hong Son, the capital of the least populated province in Thailand, more than thirty years ago, I was immediately sold. Back then it was one of the country's most pristine and remote towns, tucked away between towering mountains and difficult to reach from Chiang Mai via a road that seemed to wind forever in sharp hairpin bends between the steep, densely forested slopes.
10 most popular excursions in and around Bangkok
Bangkok is an impressive city. There is much to see. Most tourists, especially those who visit this exotic metropolis for the first time, want to see and experience as much as possible.
The moment you start to think that you are getting to know a city like Bangkok a bit, you will soon be disappointed. Today we board the boat that takes us right through Bangkok. Will try to describe where we embark. Admittedly a big word for short sea shipping.
Visit Ayutthaya (video)
Ayutthaya is the ancient capital of Siam. It is located 80 km north of the current capital of Thailand. The ancient capital is an excellent destination for a trip from Bangkok.
Wat Suthat in Bangkok, breathtaking beauty
Dick Koger visits Wat Suthat Thepphawararam in Bangkok or simply Wat Suthat. For him a temple of breathtaking architectural beauty.
Looking at buildings in Thailand (10)
Those who regularly visit Thailand will be amazed at the variety of houses and architectural styles. There are townhouses, condos, bungalows, houses on stilts, houses on the water, traditional wooden houses, houses in the Lanna style, ghost houses, boat houses, houses in a rice field and even a house upside down.
Looking at buildings in Thailand (slot)
Those who regularly visit Thailand will be amazed at the variety of houses and architectural styles. There are townhouses, condos, bungalows, houses on stilts, houses on the water, traditional wooden houses, houses in the Lanna style, ghost houses, boat houses, houses in a rice field and even a house upside down.
Looking at buildings in Thailand (9)
Those who regularly visit Thailand will be amazed at the variety of houses and architectural styles. There are townhouses, condos, bungalows, houses on stilts, houses on the water, traditional wooden houses, houses in the Lanna style, ghost houses, boat houses, houses in a rice field and even a house upside down.
Looking at buildings in Thailand (8)
Those who regularly visit Thailand will be amazed at the variety of houses and architectural styles. There are townhouses, condos, bungalows, houses on stilts, houses on the water, traditional wooden houses, houses in the Lanna style, ghost houses, boat houses, houses in a rice field and even a house upside down.
Looking at buildings in Thailand (6)
Those who regularly visit Thailand will be amazed at the variety of houses and architectural styles. There are townhouses, condos, bungalows, houses on stilts, houses on the water, traditional wooden houses, houses in the Lanna style, ghost houses, boat houses, houses in a rice field and even a house upside down.
Looking at buildings in Thailand (5)
Those who regularly visit Thailand will be amazed at the variety of houses and architectural styles. There are townhouses, condos, bungalows, houses on stilts, houses on the water, traditional wooden houses, houses in the Lanna style, ghost houses, boat houses, houses in a rice field and even a house upside down.
Looking at buildings in Thailand (4)
Those who regularly visit Thailand will be amazed at the variety of houses and architectural styles. There are townhouses, condos, bungalows, houses on stilts, houses on the water, traditional wooden houses, houses in the Lanna style, ghost houses, boat houses, houses in a rice field and even a house upside down.
Looking at buildings in Thailand (3)
Those who regularly visit Thailand will be amazed at the variety of houses and architectural styles. There are townhouses, condos, bungalows, houses on stilts, houses on the water, traditional wooden houses, houses in the Lanna style, ghost houses, boat houses, houses in a rice field and even a house upside down.
Looking at buildings in Thailand (2)
Those who regularly visit Thailand will be amazed at the variety of houses and architectural styles. There are townhouses, condos, bungalows, houses on stilts, houses on the water, traditional wooden houses, houses in the Lanna style, ghost houses, boat houses, houses in a rice field and even a house upside down.
Looking at buildings in Thailand (1)
Those who regularly visit Thailand will be amazed at the variety of houses and architectural styles. There are townhouses, condos, bungalows, houses on stilts, houses on the water, traditional wooden houses, houses in the Lanna style, ghost houses, boat houses, houses in a rice field and even a house upside down.
Thailand's sights from the air (video)
You have to see this video, it's really beautiful! This video filmed from the air shows some of the most remarkable sights in Thailand.
Discover Thailand (8): Buddhism
Buddhism is the main religion (actually a philosophy of life, because Buddhism has no God) in Thailand and has a long and rich history in the country. Buddhism came to Thailand through neighboring countries and Indian migrants and has played an important role in Thai culture and society ever since