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Secrets of Wat Phra Si Arn Here’s another gem (literally and figuratively) of a place we found while randomly driving around the back roads of rural Ratchaburi province, Wat Phra Si Arn. Surrounded by forests and rocky outcrops which are home to marauding monkeys, this temple is quiet, beautiful, and hiding something special. Established during … Read more
Khao Khalok Hidden In Plain Sight Hi explorers! We found you another lovely place where you can fall asleep on a perfect beach to the sound of gentle waves lapping at your feet, and hike over a jungle covered mountain with stunning views, all in one gorgeous spot. Khao Khalok Hidden In Plain Sight An … Read more
Thai Wake Park Chills, Thrills, and Coffee: Why Thai Wake Park is my favourite hideout. If you think you need to travel to a tropical island to find a slice of paradise, think again. Just a short hop outside the chaotic energy of Bangkok, tucked away in Lamlukka, Pathumthani, lies a little gem called Thai … Read more
Wat Ku Time and Tide Wat Ku: A Temple of Time and Tide (This is a kind of reminiscing for the author who has been visiting this wonderful temple for more than 30 years.) The Walk In The first thing you notice when approaching Wat Ku is the entrance itself. Unlike many temples in Thailand … Read more
Nothing Minor About It Well, there’s certainly nothing Minor about the subject of this story, with global operations and business names everyone in Thailand knows very well, the Minor Group is a giant of a corporation. Minor is in your face (literally in many cases) whenever you go to any mall or superstore in Thailand. … Read more
Fly Your Kite Did you know that flying kites in Thailand is an ancient tradition recognised as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage? Calling Wind and Fortune Thai kites represent ancient wisdom and artistic cultural heritage dating back to the Sukothai period. They were popular among common folk and in the royal court, typically flown during the … Read more
Resisting An Empire Hi my explorer friends! Here’s something that’s fascinating and kind of under the radar, but remains a significant incident in Thailand’s modern history and well worth visiting the site of those dramatic events. The Ghosts of Prachuap Khiri Khan It’s December 8, 1941. The sky over Prachuap Khiri Khan was still dark … Read more
Chud Thai History A Journey through Time 1. Early Influence – The Sabai in the Dvaravati Era (6th–10th Century) The origins of Thai traditional attire can be traced back to the Dvaravati Empire, which flourished in central Thailand between the 6th and 10th centuries. Sculptural evidence from this period reveals the early use of the … Read more
Muang Sing Historical Park Whispers in the Jungle: Hi Fellow Explorers! Imagine driving far away from the hustle of the busy tourist town of Kanchanaburi, winding through forest covered mountains until the noise fades into the chirping of birds and the rustle of leaves. Then you find yourself at a place that feels so remote … Read more
Rattanakosin 244 Years Anniversary Congratulations to the City of Bangkok on the 244th anniversary of the foundation of Rattanakosin as the capital of Siam! Bangkok City Foundation Day 21 April From an era of difficulty, to today’s vibrant modern city, Krungthepmahanakorn (Bangkok) has become one of the most impressive cities of the 21st Century. In … Read more