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Founded in the 17th century, Wat Pho in Rattanakosin is Bangkok's oldest and largest temple. It houses the impressive Reclining Buddha, which is 46 metres long and 15 metres high. The temple…
Bangkok's must-see attraction is the Grand Palace in Rattanakosin. A dazzling display of intricate carving and colour, the palace contains the Wat Phra Kaew temple. Here, Thailand's sacred…
Wat Arun's spectacular 76-metre high tower, decorated with colourful ceramic tiles, rises up dramatically from its location on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok Yai. Climb the tower for…
The setting for the Leonardo DiCaprio film The Beach, Maya Bay is all about its crystal clear water, powdery white sand and lush greenery. The best way to visit is on an organised tour around…
Throughout the week at Lumpini Stadium devotees gather to witness Thailand's most popular martial art. Traditional Thai kickboxing is accompanied by music, ritual and frantic betting from the…
Immortalised by the star-studded war movie, the Bridge over the River Kwae in Kanchanaburi has become a symbol for the barbarity and suffering of war. Visit the restored bridge and over 800…
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
The Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in Ratchaburi is a labyrinth of narrow canals congested with small, wooden boats, paddled mainly by female traders dressed in traditional mohoms shirts and…
The national animal of Thailand, elephants are now an endangered species and many of them live on special elephant farms. The Maesa Elephant Camp outside Chiang Mai takes good care of their…
Not far off the bend in Chao Phraya River among the crowded streets of Sampeng is Bangkok's labyrinthine Chinatown. Tall, narrow shop-houses and market stalls abound with jewellery, ornaments…
Located in the Siam Society garden, Kamthieng House is a 160-year-old teak stilt house brought from northern Thailand. Its reconstruction as a museum illustrates how rural workers and…
The rooms of the National Museum in Rattanakosin hold a vast collection of Thai artefacts, including royal regalia and exquisite mother-of-pearl inlay work. Buildings devoted to royal…
Wat Chalong is the most splendid of Phuket's Buddhist monasteries. Time your visit to coincide with a weekly holy day, according to the lunar calendar, when the monks chant Buddhist scriptures…
The Khao Phra Thaeo National Park contains Phuket's last area of virgin rainforest. Trails offer visitors a chance to explore and to enjoy the sights and sounds of the jungle. Watch out for…
The puppeteers in the Joe Louis Theatre in the Suan Lum Night Bazaar, skillfully work hand-crafted puppets. Dressed in elaborate costumes, they recreate traditional Thai stories. Visitors can…
Patong Beach is the main tourist resort on Phuket, drawing visitors from all over the world. The nightlife here is the biggest attraction and is centred around two main areas - Bangla Road and…
Phang Nga Bay became famous after featuring in the James Bond film The Man With the Golden Gun. The spectacular limestone karst islands that litter the area drop vertically into the blue-green sea.
Half-day-long 25km Bicycle Tours through Bang Kra Jao start at the Face bar on Sukhumvit Road. Bang Kra Jao is the wilderness area of Bangkok, complete with lush jungle, villages, temples…
National Museum of Royal Barges
The National Museum of Royal Barges in Bangkok Noi houses eight magnificently decorated boats, each requiring 50 rowers. Well over 100 years old, the barges are rarely used. When there is a…
Chao Phraya Express Boat Trips
Visitors get a glimpse of river life aboard one of the Chao Phraya Express Boat Trips. The yellow-flag line operates a service along the river from Ratburana. Stops are located at ten piers…
An atmospheric way to experience the Chao Phraya River is on board a converted 50-year-old rice barge. Starting from the pier in front of the Marriott Resort and Spa in Thonburi, the Manohra…
