Baan Dam — The Black House of Chiang Rai Most visitors to Chiang Rai come for the White Temple. Wat Rong Khun is spectacular, fully intentional, and photographed a thousand times a day. Baan Dam — the Black House — is fifteen minutes north and almost the exact opposite in every way. Where the White…
Wat Rong Khun : le Temple Blanc de Chaïgraï La plupart des temples de Thaïlande sont anciens. Wat Rong Khun est l’inverse : c’est un projet vivant, toujours en construction, l’œuvre d’un seul artiste qui a décidé que l’art bouddhiste contemporain méritait un monument à la hauteur des anciens. Le résultat est l’un des bâtiments les plus…
Wat Rong Khun: Thailand’s White Temple Most temples in Thailand are old. Wat Rong Khun is the opposite: it is a living project, still being built, the life work of a single artist who decided that contemporary Buddhist art deserved a monument equal to the ancient ones. The result is one of the most photographed…
The King Cobra village is about 30-40 km from Khon Kaen. The real name of the village is Ban Khok Sa-Nga. It is a whole village that has turned into tourism around snakes and especially cobras. They have shows every day and accept donations. You will see also some snakes or reptiles in cages, but…
History of Phanom Rung historial park Prasat Hin Phanom Rung (ปราสาทหินพนมรุ้ง) stands atop an extinct volcanic cone in Buriram province, at an elevation of about 402 metres. Built between the 10th and 13th centuries during the height of the Khmer Empire, it served as a Hindu sanctuary dedicated primarily to Shiva. The site grew over…
Ubon Ratchathani, a province located in the northeastern region of Thailand, is known for its rich cultural heritage and scenic beauty. The Village of Baan Pa Ao is a hidden gem. It often gets overshadowed by more popular tourist destinations in the country. However, for expats and tourists seeking an authentic and immersive experience, Ubon…
Chaweng beach, Koh Samui The most popular area with tourists is Chewang beach, which is by far the biggest town on Koh Samui. The beach is approximately 7 km long with powdery white sand. Not far from the beach, there are two small islands near the reef. After swimming, you can explore the nearest one…
Roiet National Museum The Roi Et national museum in located on Phloen Chit Road, near the city hall. It’s a nice place to learn about Isaan culture if you travel in Roiet. You can also enjoy the park of Bung Phalang Chai very close to the museum to spend a nice afternoon. As you know,…