The Railway That Returned From the Deep Imagine discovering that there is a railway station at the bottom of a lake. You know it’s there, because old maps and photographs tell you so, but unless you’ve developed a particularly good technique for underwater archaeology, there’s not much chance of going to have a look. Then, … Read more
The Inmates of Tarutao: How a Penal Colony Became Pirates Paradise Over a Graveyard If you board a speedboat from Pak Bara Pier today, Koh Tarutao appears as an untouched tropical paradise. Emerald rainforest tumbles down steep hillsides to meet powdery white sand, and the Andaman Sea washes over ancient coral reefs in shades of … Read more
When Siamese Troops Occupied A German City Siam in World War I: The Forgotten Story of Thailand’s Role in the Great War When people think of the First World War, images of muddy trenches in France, British and German soldiers battling across Europe, and the collapse of great empires often come to mind. Few realize … Read more
The White Elephant, the Warrior Queen, and the Nine Armies For centuries, the kingdoms of Siam and Burma stood like rival tigers across the forests and mountains of Southeast Asia. Between them lay trade routes, fertile lands, ancient grudges, and the ambitions of powerful kings. Their struggles produced many legends, but few stories capture the … Read more
From Ancient Kilns To DIY Crafts: Exploring Bo Suak In Nan Hi explorers! Why don’t you head to the beautiful and rarely visited province of Nan, and experience something more meaningful than just those amazing scenic views, Bo Suak is one of those places that quietly pulls you into the past. Bo Suak Archaeological Kiln … Read more
What’s Under Our Feet Hidden Archaeological Treasures When you first arrive in Thailand, it’s natural to gaze upward at the shimmering temples, the rugged mountains, the endless palm-fringed skylines. But beneath your feet lies a deeper story, one of dinosaur bones scattered across ancient wetlands, prehistoric villages humming with early farmers, lost civilizations rising and … 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