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Ao Son
On the western coast, a 30-minute boat ride (1500B) or 8km walk/cycle south of Ao Pante Malacca, is this isolated bay. A signposted track 300m inland from the beach leads to Nam Tok Lu Du (3km, 1½ hours each way). You can also hike inland to Nam Tok Lo Po (5km, 2½ hours each way) v
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Tham Phra Nang Nai
A wooden boardwalk leads through this series of illuminated caverns full of beautiful limestone formations (and squeaking bats) but, with shifting rain patterns, the water is gone and with it the luminescent effects that won it the diamond moniker. Its pricey for what you see. Foll
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Pantai Tengah
Head south and Langkawi gets a little more polished; as the road loops around a rocky headland, you’re in upscale Pantai Tengah. It’s a slightly smaller, narrower beach, with less noisy water-sports activity than on Pantai Cenang. There are a few big, all-inclusive resorts here, go
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Kuson Ratchadagon Street
Standing high on the road in front of Phra That Phanom is an arch that symbolically connects the tâht to the Mekong River. The block of French- Indochinese architecture between the arch and the river is reminiscent of old Saigon and a couple of the interiors are nearly museum-quali
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Ban Wichayen
This compound, built in European style by King Narai, served as the residence of foreign ambassadors and also contained the palace of Greek trader Constantine Phaulkon, who became a key adviser to the king. The middle of the three buildings was a Catholic church. Though in a seriou
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Hat Kaibae
A companion beach to Khlong Prao, Hat Kaibae is a good spot for families and thirty-something couples. A slim strip of sand unfurls around an island-dotted bay far enough removed from the package-tour scene that you’ll feel self-righteously independent. There is kayaking to the out
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Sangkhlaburi Cultural Center
This little cultural centre mostly works to promote appreciation of Karen, Mon and Thai culture to local children. The main hall has a small collection of mostly baskets, but its worth making the trip just to see the old-style farmers hats. To find it, walk to the east side of town
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Khon Kaen National Museum
This interesting collection of artefacts spans prehistoric times to the present. Highlights are Ban Chiang pottery and a beautiful Dvaravati săir·mah (temple boundary marker) depicting Princess Pimpa cleaning Lord Buddhas feet with her hair. The household and agricultural displays
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Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong
King Mengrai, Chiang Rai’s founder, first surveyed the site for the city from this peak, just west of contemporary Chiang Mai’s centre. The Lanna-style chedi found at the top most likely dates from the 14th to 16th centuries and may cover an earlier Mon chedi inside. The hilltop co
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Phu Fah
Phu Fah , a development program established by Princess Sirindhorn, is located approximately 15km south of Ban Bo Luang. The expansive grounds include tea plantations and other agricultural projects. There’s a gift shop with local goods, as well as accommodation ( [tel] 08 9557 573
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Wat Phra That Doi Wao
Take the steps up the hill near the border to Wat Phra That Doi Wao for superb views over Mae Sai and Myanmar. This wát was reportedly constructed in memory of a couple of thousand Burmese soldiers who died fighting the KMT here in 1965 (you’ll hear differing stories around town, i
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Tat Ton National Park
The best known of Chaiyaphum’s natural reserves, Tat Ton National Park is a scenic little spot on the edge of the Laenkha mountain range, 23km north of the city. Covering 218 sq km, Tat Ton is best known for its photogenic namesake waterfall, which is only 6m tall but stretches to
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Wang Saen Suk
Despite its name, this site contains gruesome Dante-esque statues of sinners being eternally punished. Half-human, half-animal creatures surround two huge figures by the entrance. On the flip side, there are statues depicting Thai fairy tales and more righteous behaviour. A nearby
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Talat Muang Mai
Chiang Mais main wholesale fruit market is a riot of activity every morning, when enormous cargoes of mangoes, durians, rambutans, longans, watermelons, Malay apples, passionfruit and just about any other tropical fruit you could mention are unloaded from trucks along the east bank
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Nam Tok Khlong Chao
Two waterfalls on the island make good short hiking destinations. The larger and more popular Nam Tok Khlong Chao is wide and pretty with a massive plunge pool. It is a quick jungle walk to the base, or you can kayak up Khlong Chao. Further north is Nam Tok Khlong Yai Ki , which is
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Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum
Dhanabadee claims to the first producer of the emblematic ‘chicken bowls’ used across Thailand. In 2013, the company opened its doors to visitors and began running guided tours that span a history of the chicken bowl in Thailand and the various steps involved in making them. The mu
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Chinese Cemetery
Tucked away on a quiet soi behind the National Museum, this peaceful cemetery is lined with elegant Chinese gravestones, whose level of ornamentation provides a good indication of the former wealth of their occupants. Nearby are the curious Anusawari Singh , two stucco lions said t
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Wat Na Phra Men
This temple was one of the few to escape the wrath of Burmas invading army in 1767 since it served as their main base. The bóht is massive, larger than most modern ones, and the very holy main Buddha image wears royal attire, which was very common in the late Ayuthaya era. Despite
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Wat To Phae
About 6km to the west of Khun Yuam, the atmospheric Wat To Phae sits alongside a rural stream and boasts a Mon-style chedi and an immaculate Burmese-style wí·hăhn (sanctuary). Inside the latter, take a look at the large, 150-year-old Burmese kalaga (embroidered and sequined tapestr
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Wat Suwan Khiri Wong
This slightly overgrown yet peaceful compound, just off Th Phra Barami at the northeast end of Patong, is a welcome respite from the chaos outside. Unlike some of Phukets more tourist-friendly temples, its home to rambling roosters, dozing dogs and (usually) locked temple doors. Th
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