Category Archives: Tourist Attractions

One of the better preserved traditional markets in Thailand can be found in Suphanburi Province. It is called Sam Chuk 100 Year Market and it still has its original wooden shophouses that date back to the reign of King Rama … Continue reading →

According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2012 is the Year of the Dragon. It started on 23rd January and will end on 9th February 2013. This year you are sure to see quite a few different kinds of dragons that will … Continue reading →

Bang Pai In Royal Palace can be found along the Chao Phraya River in a district of the same name between Bangkok and Ayutthaya City. The original complex dates back to the 17th Century, but most of the buildings that … Continue reading →

The famous Golden Mermaid can be found at Samila Beach not far from Songkhla. The Golden Mermaid is a character from Phra Aphai Mani, a popular book in Thai literature by Sunthon Phu. In this folk tale, a mermaid sat … Continue reading →

One of the most beautiful clock towers that I have seen in Thailand is this one that can be found in Chiang Rai. It was built by renowned artist Chalermchai Kositpipap who also created the White Temple. Every evening at … Continue reading →

For people living and working in Bangkok, the nearest place to enjoy a sunset over the Gulf of Thailand is in Bang Pu in Samut Prakan Province. At this time of the year you can see thousands of migratory birds. … Continue reading →

If you have ever been to Chiang Rai then you have probably visited the White Temple. But have you ever visited a place which is the complete opposite? Literally! This collection of interesting buildings is at a place called Baan … Continue reading →

The giant three-headed elephant at The Erawan Museum is the largest of its kind in the world. It is about 50 meters high which is the same as a 50 storey building.  There is a museum in the base of … Continue reading →

At the Crocodile Farm and Zoo in Samut Prakan, you can enjoy watching the crocodile wrestling show. However, it is probably best if you don’t try doing this at home! The wrestler in this picture is sticking his hand down … Continue reading →

Not many people realize that Bangkok actually borders the coastline of the Gulf of Thailand. However, don’t go to the beach in Bangkok expecting white sand and blue sea. There are only mudflats and mangrove forests. The area here is … Continue reading →

A young Thai girl plays in fake snow at Snow Town in Dream World.  It has never snowed in Thailand but Thai people have a chance to experience real freezing conditions at this amusement park in Bangkok. Buffer

One of the most amazing new attractions in Thailand is the Dragon Descendants Museum in Suphanburi.  What is amazing about it is that it is shaped like a giant dragon. It is 135 meters long, 35 meters high and 18 … Continue reading →

This is the fishing wharf in Samut Sakhon. Fish in great qunatities are offloaded here every day and an army of workers then have the task of cleaning the fish before it is sent of to market. Many of these … Continue reading →

In Samut Songkram, there is a farmer’s market that has taken over the railway tracks. The market vendors sit on both sides of the track while customers have to walk down the middle. When the train whistle blows, they have … Continue reading →

I was driving through the countryside in Lopburi Province last year when I came across this amazing sight. An elephant walking through a sunflower field. These sites are a popular attraction for Thai tourists who drive hundreds of kilometres to … Continue reading →