Thailand

Erawan Museum is one of the more interesting and unique museums in Bangkok. The museum's centrepiece is a massive bronze statue of a three-headed elephant. As well as being a museum this is a popular place of worship for Buddhists.

Thailand is infamous for their beautiful kathoey, or ladyboys. The term is used to refer to a transgender woman or a man who likes to dress up as a woman. If you are into drag shows and want to support the local kathoey community, then you must go to Calypso Cabaret.

The Royal Barge Procession is one of the most spectacular events in the world. It is performed occasionally during the Tod Kathin Buddhist Festival. These ornately decorated Boats are maintained by the Royal Thai Navy and docked at The Royal Barge National museum on Bangkok Noi.

The Wat Suthat is one of the most important and one of the oldest temples of the Rattanakosin era in Bangkok. It is one of the six temples in Thailand of the highest grade of the first-class Royal temples.

A visit to the National museum reveals the History of Thailand And how people lived during the different periods. It gives you a view through the windows of the past. The National Museum was established in 1887 by King Rama V. The original building was formerly the palace of a vice-ruler.

American Jim Thompson was an officer at the OSS, stationed in Thailand during World War II. After the conflict ended, he stayed in the country to work on a new business plan. In 1947, he sent bolts of vibrant, hand-woven Thai silks to fashion heavyweights in New York City.

The Chatuchak Weekend Market, on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok, is the largest market in Thailand. Also known as JJ Market, it has more than 15,000 stalls and 11,505 vendors, divided into 27 sections.

Standing nearly 90 feet tall, the Giant Swing is located in front of Wat Suthat in the heart of Bangkok. The teak archway, originally used in religious ceremonies, was constructed toward the end of the 18th century, during the reign of King Rama I

Widely regarded as one of the oldest temples in Bangkok, Wat Saket Golden Mount was built in the Ayutthaya period, which spanned from the 1300s to the 1700s. It has been continuously renovated by various monarchs since its completion, most notably by King Rama V.

Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or wat arun, Temple of Dawn is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The temple derives its name from the Hindu god Aruna, often personified as the radiations of the rising sun.

Koh Samui, Thailand’s second largest island, lies in the Gulf of Thailand off the east coast of the Kra Isthmus. It's known for its palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves and dense, mountainous rainforest, plus luxury resorts and posh spas.

Muay Thai or Thai Boxing is the national sport and cultural martial art of Thailand. It was developed several hundreds of years ago as a form of close combat that utilizes the entire body as a weapon.

Wat Ratchathammaram, or better known as the Red Temple of Koh Samui, is another beautiful sacred site on the island. Right next to it is a golden pagoda, which shines incredibly impressively in the sun. In addition, a staircase decorated with snake heads leads directly down to the sea.

Grandfather and Grandmother Rock are one of the biggest tourist attractions in Koh Samui, hundreds of people come to photograph and be photographed with them every day.

The Guan Yu Shrine is one of the few Chinese temples of Koh Samui. It was only opened in 2016 and is therefore one of the more modern temples on the island. But also this very colourful and modern holy site is worth a visit.

The Wat Plai Laem, sometimes also called the Lady Monk Temple, is located in the northern part of the island and is, without a question, one of the most beautiful temples in Koh Samui.

The 12m high Big Buddha image was erected in 1972 and is now one of the landmarks of Koh Samui. Many Thai visitors come here to worship and in recent times, the Big Buddha has also become a favourite attraction amongst foreign tourists.

Koh Lipe is a Thai island in the Andaman Sea, near the border with Malaysia. It is part of Tarutao National Marine Park, which is populated with small islands and known for its coral-rich waters. The island has sandy beaches, including Pattaya and Hat Chao Le.