Author Archives: michaeldesrosiers

Issan (Northeastern Thailand): 5 Amazing Destinations

From ancient Khmer temples and magical lotus seas, to dramatic waterfalls and incredible cultural festivals, don’t miss these top five amazing destinations in northeastern Thailand.

VIDEO Celebrating the River Festival at the Temple of the Golden Mount

Late one night, on the full moon early in November, we head to Wat Saket, the Temple of the Golden Mount, to join Loy Krathong – the Thai River Festival.

Viting Bangkok’s Royal Crematorium – First Look

From 2 November through 30 November, the public will be invited to visit the royal crematorium pavilion of His Majesty, the late King Rama IX of Thailand. The King passed away on 13 October 2016 after seventy years on the Thai throne, and after a year-long period of mourning, the royal funeral ceremony took place at Sanam Luang, outside the Grand Palace on 26 October 2017.

The Holiest Site in Thailand: Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Grand Palace)

If you have only one day in Bangkok and only time to visit one part of town, it will probably be the city’s old town, Rattanakosin, home to some of the most famous and important sites in the city. Among these is Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Located inside Bangkok’s Grand Palace Complex, the temple is the location of the Emerald Buddha, and the most sacred and important Buddhist site in the country.

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