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.
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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.
Top 3 Colorful Temples in Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai is famous for three amazing and colorful landmarks: The White Temple, The Blue Temple, and the Black House.
Double Dogs Tea Room – Bangkok Chinatown
You’ll find Double Dogs, one of Bangkok’s finest and most famous tea rooms, just down Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown.
3 Amazing Temples in Pattaya
Pattaya is home to some very unique and beautiful temples. Visit these three amazing temples to discover the sacred side of Pattaya City.
3 Amazing Temples in Phuket
Phuket, Thailand’s largest and most famous island, may be best well known for its beaches, but it has many other fascinating sites as well. If you are looking do discover a more spiritual side of the island away from the beach parties and backpacker bars, head to these three amazing temples, each totally unique.
4 Beautiful and Historic Temples in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Here are four top famous and historic temples to visit when spending time in the north of Thailand
Erawan Shrine: Colorful Bangkok
In this week’s video, I pay a visit to the Erawan Shrine in downtown Bangkok.
Should You Take a Tuk-Tuk in Bangkok?
A tuk-tuk is one of Bangkok’s iconic “motor rickshaws”, a small carriage pulled by a low-powered motorbike. They are one of the iconic sights of the city, but are sometimes not worth taking.
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