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10 details about Thailand that you probably don't know

By Editorial
Posted in Sights, National parks, thai tips
Tags: Ban Rak Thai, Bangkok, Gurney's Pitta, Coffee, National parks, Orchid, Sak Yant, White elephant

8 September 2024

10 details about Thailand that you probably don't know! Thailand, a country that may immediately fill your mind with images of golden temples, white sand beaches and bustling markets. But do you dare to look further, to dig deeper? I invite you to explore the lesser known facets of this fascinating country. Let me take you on a journey to the unknown Thailand, a world full of hidden treasures and unexpected surprises.

Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep – crown jewel of Chiang Mai

By Lung Jan
Posted in Background, Sights, Buddhism, History, Temples, thai tips
Tags: chedi, Chiang Mai, Naga, Sumanathera, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, White elephant

April 8, 2023

Whenever I visit Chiang Mai, the Rose of the North, my gaze is drawn to the golden sparkle on the mountainside. When the sun glows the great gold-hued chedi of Wat Phrathat Doi Soi Suthep, I know I'm back—albeit momentarily—in what I've come to think of as a bit of "my" city over the years.

The white elephant

By Joseph Boy
Posted in Background
Tags: Elephants, White elephant

18 August 2017

White elephants have been considered sacred in Thailand for centuries and are therefore reserved only for the king.

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10 details about Thailand that you probably don't know

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The white elephant