Chainat: An Off the Beaten Path Gem!
Chainat is a small province in Thailand that sits along the Chao Phraya river and was founded in the 12th century. Most of the people in the province are rice farmers. If not...
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Ratchaburi, Thailand: A Must See Day Trip!
(Updated September 12, 2017) Ratchaburi, just 110 kilometers west of Bangkok, is an excellent weekend getaway province. You’ve probably seen pictures of the world famous floating market, as well as the ubiquitous dragon logo...
Lampang: Stunning Lanna Architecture and Home to an Elephant Artist
Lampang Province is the third largest town in northern Thailand and has the traditional name Khelang Nakhon. According to legend, the city was founded by a hermit named Suthep around 750 AD in...
Buriram: City of Happiness Atop a Volcano!
(Lovingly Updated September 27, 2017) Has anyone heard of “volcanoes” in Thailand? … There’s a province in the northeast of Thailand that is well known as the extinct volcano town, and nicknamed “The City...
Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai, Thailand
Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple, is one of my favorite temples in Thailand. It was designed, built and mostly funded by the extremely talented Thai artist, Chalermchai Kositpipat. ...