Thailand Guide

Phra Prang Sam Yod

Phra Prang Sam Yod was originally a Hindu sanctuary which was later converted into a Buddhist temple. This sanctuary shows the influence of the Khmer art, and it is around 1000 years old. The three towers represent the Hindu Trinity: Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver, and Shiva the...

Khao Luang Cave

About 90 feet below ground lie the limestone cave chambers with stalactites and stalagmites. In the three chambers of the cave there are over 170 Buddha images. King Rama IV placed here many of the images because he used the cave for his meditations. King Rama V put here the impressive 12 feet...

Ang Thong National Marine Park

Ang Thong National Marine Park has a territory of about 100 sq miles and 42 breath-taking islands. Here one can see white sandy beaches, waterfalls, and tropical forests. It was declared a national park in 1980, and this has helped in the preservation of the nature. Although the entire park is...

Sukhothai Historical Park

During the 13th century Sukhothai was the Thai capital city, founded by King Ramkhamhaeng. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991. The park covers 70 square kilometers (27 sq miles), and it is divided into five zones. The central zone was the royal part of the city. The modern...

Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha is located in the historical center of Bangkok within the grounds of the Grand Palace. It is made of green jadeite, and dressed in gold. The name emerald refers only to its color. Today it is most revered Buddha image in the world. It is believed...

survarnabhumi airport

Bangkok international and domestic airport

Reachable by means of private transportation, taxis, public bus and airport link