The exquisite cultures of Thailand

Bangkok Dolls is a great place to explore exquisite hand-made Thai dolls which are influenced greatly by Thailand's culture. Due to the different kinds of dolls representing all kinds of Thai culture, these dolls are highly sought after by royalties and doll collectors from all around the world for more than 40 years. In addition to this, the Bangkok Dolls have been awarded many prizes internationally and received recognition and praises from various media such as newspaper, magazine articles and blogs all over the world. read more »

Be amazed by the grand set design that will greet you upon the opening of the curtains in the Aksra Theatre. Consisting of 600 seats, the theatre is decorated in such a way that it is inspired by the traditional Thai art as well as craftmanship. Accompanying the theatre would be the puppet show, which will bring you to a whole new dimension. read more »

Amulet Market is a market that sells a myriad of amulets, charms, talismans and traditional medicine. Every amulet will carry a different kind of luck, be it to get the person you have been having a crush on, pass with flying colours in your examinations or even just to ward off evil spirits. Even if you are an atheist, it is always interesting to go into the Amulet Market and learn more about the religion that the country is so devoted to and an unique experience to just see an array of so many different kinds of amulet designs and how the Buddhists would worship their gods. read more »

Situated north of Chiang Mai along Sankhampaeng Road, Bo Sang is known throughout Thailand as the Umbrella Village. It is renowned for its exquisite handmade parasols made from bamboo and rice paper. The dainty parasols are also beautifully decorated with floral motifs and dazzling colours. read more »

The Lao Song first came from Tan in Laos and Thaen in Vietname to settle down in Thailand in 1779, when King Taksin attacked Lan Xang Kingdom and Thaen. Upon victory, he captured the Lao Song prisoners of war to Thailand, settling them in Phetchaburi Province. This influx of prisoners ultimately became the ancestors of the present day Lao Song, concentrating in Lao Song Village. read more »

Located on Kham Lue Road, Wat Luang is an ancient temple that is one of the most important religious sites in Thailand. It is believed to be constructed during the same time when the city of Phrae was established. It has been renovated several times since then. read more »

Mae Hong Son Loop is a 600km long circular route that starts from Chiang Mai and takes you through the Mae Hong Son province ending back up at Chiang Mai. This route takes a minimum of 4 days and this is popular among tourists who want to take a breather from the fast paced city life in Chiang Mai. This loop has a lot of beautiful scenic sites in the North. read more »

A fall by Stephen Young in 1966 led to one of the most important archaeological discoveries in Southeast Asia, with the discovery of Ban Chiang as the most prehistoric settlement thus far discovered in the region. Ban Chiang not only established the existence of a hiherto unknown prehistoric culture, but also of a separate bronze age with the discovery of various pottery that dates back to that period. Thus, Ban Chiang is important to document the early development of culture, agriculture and technology to the region. read more »

Located inside Rajabhat University Kanchanaburi, Kanchanaburi Cultural Centre is a place that educates visitors about the role of Kanchanaburi in Thai History. It is founded by the Thai Farmers Bank. Here, visitors can see various exhibits pertaining to the ways of life over the years in this area, showcasing a broach collection of artifacts and handicrafts. read more »

Founded in 1996, the Chiang Mai University Art Center aims to foster a place of learning for artists in Thailand and around the world. The slick modern building comprises 4 galleries and one theatre, showcasing contemporary Thai and International Art with its busy schedule of events and exhibitions. The Chiang Mai University Art Center also hosts the Thai-Vietnam Contemporary Art Exhibition and the National Exhibition of Art yearly. read more »

Experience one of Thailand's unique culture by visiting this village where their deep cultural roots and age-old traditions are kept alive even up till today. In this village, the women of the Karan Long Neck Tribe wear several brass rings around the neck which causes their neck to be elongated gradually as they grow older. These women belong to a sub-group of Karen called Padaung. read more »

Gorgeous hand-made umbrellas and other handicrafts with rich Thai cultural flavour can be found right here at Bo Sang Handicraft Village. Not only will there be craft shops for you to purchase the unique Thai umbrellas and other sa paper products, there is also the umbrella factory which is quite an eyeopener as you watch craftsmen and craftswomen assembling the stunningly decorated umbrellas from scratch. You will be able to visit all the different assembly stations and learn about the process. read more »

With a length of about 4350km, Mekong River is the longest river in Southeast Asia, the 7th longest in Asia, and the 12th longest in the world. It rises in southeastern Qinghai province in China and flows through the eastern part of the Tibet Autonomous Region and Yunan province, before becoming part of the international border between Myanmar and Laos, as well as between Laos and Thailand. The lower Mekong basin holds over 5 cities over 100,000 people and one-third of the populations of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietname, being a major transportation highway and supplier of life for most of Southeast Asia. read more »

A good place for the artsy fartsy people, offering art courses for both locals and the foreigners. In addition to these courses, you can also visit Thailand Creative Design Centre to check out awesome exhibitions! Who says Thailand is an entirely exotic place with only local form of art? In TCDC, it is a place where you can see their stores selling and supporting works of their local designers which will definitely be an eye-opener. There are also entrepreneurs who will be there to showcase and sell their products. read more »

Bangkok Art & Culture Centre is a contemporary art museum in the heart of Bangkok that displays more than 300 native artworks by Thai and modern contemporary masterpieces by international artists. The galleries will be changed occasionally so that people would not see the same pieces every time they are here. In addition, you can learn more about the art pieces and exhibits by interacting with them, while you take some of the most intriguing photos with the artworks. read more »

The Lao Song first came from Tan in Laos and Thaen in Vietname to settle down in Thailand in 1779, when King Taksin attacked Lan Xang Kingdom and Thaen. Upon victory, he captured the Lao Song prisoners of war to Thailand, settling them in Phetchaburi Province. This influx of prisoners ultimately became the ancestors of the present day Lao Song, concentrating in Lao Song Village. read more »

Established after the Second World War, Kanchanaburi War Cemetery (also known as Don Rak) was built to commemorate more than 5084 Commonwealth and 1896 Dutch Prisoners of War who died during the construction of the Burma-Siam Railway. The plaques sit on a beautifully manicured lawn of the cemetery, interlaced by tiny gardens and colourful blooms tendered by the Thai people. read more »

The entire stretch of Fisherman's Village is known to be the most well-preserved destination in Koh Samui. To experience an amalgamation of Chinese and Thai atmosphere, the Fisherman's Village will be a good place as many of the shophouses are constructed in a way that resembles the traditional wooden inns in China. However, the stuffs that are sold inside these old wooden houses will be of the most up-to-date and modern products. read more »

Wat Khunaram is a typical Buddhist temple in Thailand famous for its mummified body of Loung Por Ruam, the only mummified monk in Thailand and possibly the Buddhist world. In 1973, Loung Por Ruam passed away in a seated mediative position, and his body has been kept in the same position since then, displayed in an upright glass case in Wat Khunaram. The lack of decomposition of the body may be shocking for visitors, but serve as a visual reminder of Buddha's teachings for the Thais. read more »

Off the southern coast of Thailand, Koh Pannyi is a floating Muslim fishing village that is a picture of peace and tranquility. Once a village of seafaring Javanese Muslim fishermen, it has now become a tourist attraction, reflected by the numerous souvenir shops that line the alleyways. Nonetheless, when the tourists leave and night beckons, the residents return to their daily life on the village. read more »

Situated on Bang Kra Beach in Cha-am County, Mrigadayavan Palace was constructed in 1923 as a summer getaway by King Rama VI. It is a magnificent structure, with its 16 buildings totaling 399 metres long, supported by 1,080 concrete pillars. All the buildings are made with golden teak and constructed Thai-Victorian style, all connected by elevated airy walkways designed to catch the breezes from all directions. read more »

Located in the Muang District area, Tung Hong village is a village renowned for its high quality 'morhom', the traditional blue garb of the Thai farmer. Popularized by the charismatic populist politician Chamlong Srimuang, the former governor of Bangkok, it is now somewhat a fashion statement among the young of Bangkok. read more »