Thailand is a predominantly Buddhist country. The majority of its citizens practice Buddhism, which has deeply infiltrated the everyday lives of Thai people and influenced their worldview. There are tens of thousands of Buddhist temples in Thailand, most of which are active; they are one of Thailand’s main attractions. This post will unveil the 21 most beautiful Thai temples for ...
The second season of HBO’s The White Lotus, which took place in the beautiful Sicily, Italy, was a huge success. So, naturally, all of us hooked on Mike White’s dark comedy were wondering where season 3 would take us. Well, we finally have an official answer: Thailand! However, we still don’t know which hotel will become The White Lotus Thailand’s ...
Phuket, the largest island in Thailand, is often known as the “Pearl of the Andaman” thanks to its stunning beaches, lush tropical landscapes, and clear blue waters. As a top travel destination in Southeast Asia, Phuket attracts millions of tourists every year. Discover here the best areas to stay in Phuket. Accommodation Options in Phuket, Thailand The history of Phuket ...
Nicknamed the “City of Sin,” Pattaya is a city at the center of the Pattaya-Chonburi metropolitan area; with over 1 million people in this metro region, it is one of Thailand’s largest urban centers. Located about 100 kilometers from the Thai capital, on the Gulf of Thailand, this city is famous —or infamous— as the capital of debauchery in Southeast ...
Bangkok, the bustling capital of Thailand, is a vibrant city known for its rich cultural heritage, street food, and lively markets. Often referred to as the “City of Angels,” Bangkok is situated in central Thailand by the winding Chao Phraya River. Its extensive history and unique cultural treasures make it an intriguing place for travelers from around the world. If ...
If you’re not familiar with Thai history, there’s nothing about today’s Ayutthaya that could give you a clue about its importance as the most important and populated urban center in Asia only 250 years ago. Somehow this impressive city got under the radar of school history books, to the point where it’s very much an unknown place to most people. ...
The icing of the cake for a year packed with travel was definitely my trip to Thailand during Christmas holiday season. This was my second trip to Thailand, as I had been there during a Southeast Asia trip a few years ago, however, I promised myself that this time it’d be different; on one hand, because I was only concentrating ...
Known in Thai as Wat Intharavian, the Standing Buddha Temple is located in the Pha Nakhon district of Bangkok. It was built during the Ayutthaya Period and was formely known as Wat Rai Phrik. Wat Intharavihan is not nearly the most important Buddhist temple in Bangkok, however, it is definitely worth a visit if only to see the 100 ft ...
These last days at the office have been really interesting. With the holidays practically around the corner, everyone seems to be tying up the loose ends on their Christmas trips home. All conversations these days seem to revolve around the same thing: – So what are you doing for the holidays? , Are you going to Italy again? – Yes… ...