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X2 River Kwai Resort, Kanchanaburi
Located on a scenic stretch of the Kwai Noi River in Kanchanaburi province, the X2 River Kwai resort opened for business in July 2014. With just 8 rooms, this is a boutique hotel with a difference. The concept of the resort is ‘industrial chic’ and that is immediately evident upon arriva
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Phra That Phanom, Nakhon Phanom
The holiest stupa in Isaan (north-east Thailand) is a site that is revered not just by Thai Buddhists, but also by those across the Mekong River in Laos. The tower is said to contain a chest bone relic from the Lord Buddha in addition to many other valuable items. Archeological experts say the origi
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Elephant's World Sanctuary, Kanchanaburi
Over the years I’ve been fortunate enough to experience some memorable moments in Thailand. Moments that will stay with me forever. Seeing shooting stars above Samui, launching
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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Chantaburi
Often described as the most beautiful church in Thailand, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is one of the highlights of a visit to Chantaburi regardless of whether you are religious or not. There has been a Catholic church in Chantaburi for more than 300 years although the present building
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Marukhathaiyawan Teakwood Palace (near Hua Hin)
Located halfway between Hua Hin and Cha Am, Marukhathaiyawan Palace was built in 1923 as a summer residence for King Rama VI (King Vajiravudh). With sea views and shady gardens to enjoy, it’s not difficult to imagine why King Rama VI would want to spend the hot season here away from the sultry
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The Rabbit on the
Just as Western folklore has stories about the ‘Man in the Moon’, Thai folklore has stories about the ‘Rabbit on the Moon’. If you look at a full moon in Thailand, you may be able to make out the outline of a rabbit or white hare. Depending on your view and imagination, you m
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Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital and Thai Traditional Medicine Museum, Prachinburi
A hospital isn’t an obvious tourist attraction, but when it’s got royal connections and is at the forefront of promoting traditional Thai medicine, it’s easy to understand why hundreds of Thai tourists visit Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital every week.
Entering the car park area
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Hotel Review: OZO Pattaya
Compact, comfortable and chic. Three words that neatly sum up OZO Pattaya, a stylish new hotel which opened in the seaside resort on September 15. With a location close enough to main attractions, but far enough away from some of the brasher nightlife that Pattaya has to offer, OZO is a welcome and
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Diving in Thailand
I do sometimes get asked for recommendations and advice on where to dive in Thailand, but I’m not much of a swimmer and have never dived so I’m not the best person to ask. With that in mind a reader of the site, Peter O’Connor, has kindly taken time to write-up his personal experie
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The mass sky lantern release at Mae Jo, Chiang Mai, isn't the Yi Peng Festival
The small town of Mae Jo, less than 30 minutes drive from the centre of Chiang Mai city, is the unlikely location for a mesmerising annual event. The mass sky lantern release has been described as awe-inspiring, beautiful and emotional. I’ve personally witnessed some people attending the event
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Pai Memorial Bridge
These days, the Memorial Bridge in Pai (Saphan Prawatsart Pai) seems to be a compulsory stop for tourists to pose for selfies, but the steel bridge and the original wooden structures that preceded it have an interesting history.
During World War II, the Japanese army used POWs and forced labour to
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Chong Para Ceremony and Festival, Mae Hong Son
The end of the traditional Buddhist rains retreat, known in Thai as Awk Phansa, is marked by ceremonies and religious activities throughout Thailand. There are some regions of the country which have their own unique events for Awk Phansa influenced by the local culture of that region. Mae Hong Son p
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Exploring Pai Canyon
Pai Canyon (Kong Lan) is described in some tourist brochures as Thailand’s answer to the Grand Canyon. To say that’s stretching a point would be putting it mildly. Pai Canyon is interesting geographically and provides some fine views, but if you’re expecting to be blown away by the
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Phra Ram Ratchaniwet Royal Palace, Phetchaburi
Originally intended to be used as rainy season retreat away from Bangkok, King Rama V (King Chulalongkorn) funded the building of this royal palace at Phetchaburi from his personal finances. The Thai monarch commissioned a German architect, Karl Döhring, to design the royal residence. Using the pala
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The Bamboo Bridge of Faith Across the Rice Fields of Mae Hong Son
Beautifully simple in its construction, simply beautiful in its location. The bamboo bridge of Su Tong Pae in Mae Hong Son province stretches for 500 metres across rice fields and the Mae Sa Nga River to link the temple at one end with the village of Kung Mai Saak at the other.
Used daily by vil
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Silent Waters: Tsunami 10 Years On
December 26, 2004 is a date that will never be forgotten by so many. Not just by those directly caught up in the terrible events of that day, but by those in countries around the world who watched media coverage of the Indian Ocean tsunami and waited anxiously for news of loved ones in Thailand, Sri
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Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu, Mae Hong Son
A visit to Mae Hong Son isn’t complete without a trip to the hilltop temple of Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu (Doi Kong Mu is the name of the hill on which the temple stands). The temple is particularly atmospheric in the early morning with mist and low cloud often filling the valley below. By midday, th
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Sanctuary of Truth, Pattaya
Located adjacent to the sea in Naklua, north .
You may hear locals refer to the Sanctuary of Truth as ‘Wang Boran‘, ‘Prasat Mai‘ or ‘Prasat Sutjatham‘. Although this isn’t a traditional Thai temple, it is a religious building and does contain some Buddha images so
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How Al Pacino Helps to Fight Police Corruption in Thailand
There are many quirks in Thailand and some things which are more difficult to explain than others. The expression ‘This is Thailand’ is a catch-all term used by some expats and long-term visitors to sum up the sometimes strange and surreal things you see in this country. If you spend any signi
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Temples on the Lake, Mae Hong Son (Wat Chong Kham and Wat Chong Klang)
A symbol of Mae Hong Son, the twin Burmese-style temples of Wat Chong Kham and Wat Chong Klang are conveniently located close to the centre of the city. Framed by the Nong Kham lake to the front and the mountains behind, it’s a picturesque and serene setting.
The temples are set within the sa
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