This is the pearl of Chang Mai – a temple founded in 1345, but mostly rebuilt in the 19C in the Lan Na style, which is characterised by its richly decorated wood carvings. Wat Phra Singh houses a number of treasures: take time to admire the splendid ..

Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, unquestionably the most beautiful temple in the north of Thailand, is located in an idyllic setting 20 or so kilometres from Lampang. A magnificent example of the Lan Na style, it has two lions guarding the entrance to th..

Situated to the south of Loei, the Phu Kradung national park has around 350km 2 of unique landscapes for hikers to explore, including forests teeming with numerous species of trees, carnivorous plants, and flowers as a result of the temperate climat..

Located 200m above the Mekong and affording unforgettable views of the river, the Pha Taem National Park is a unique site home to a number of works of prehistoric art. Superb deep red paintings adorning the walls overlooking the water illustrate scen..

Halfway between Angkor Wat (Cambodia), to the south, and Phimai, to the northwest, the temple of Phanom Rung occupied a strategic location – the complex was completed by the lower temple of Muang Tham, built at the foot of the mountain. Oriented on a..

The city of Phimai, located on a strategic route to Angkor, the capital of the Khmer Empire, enjoyed its zenith in the 11C and 12C. This explains the unusual orientation of the temple on a north-south axis facing towards Angkor, from which, it is sai..

Phangnga is one of the most glorious bays in Thailand, and perhaps the whole of South-East Asia. Now a national park, this delightful expanse of turquoise water is a magnificent example of a karst landscape, extending across an area of 400km 2. Its s..

This national park is considered one of the world’s 10 best scuba diving sites. Renowned for the extraordinary transparency of its waters, its unique flora and fauna, and amazing coral, the Similan archipelago will leave a lasting impression on those..

What it lacks in size this island makes up for with its stunning beauty. Phi Phi Le is surrounded by idyllic beaches – it was on the sands of Ao Maya that Leonardo DiCaprio starred in the film The Beach . Its coral reefs are popular with divers, w..

Frequently listed among the ten best diving locations in the world, Hin Daeng (the Red Rock) and Hin Muang (the Purple Rock) are just two hours by boat from the coast of Ko Lanta. Him Daeng is without doubt the largest submerged reef wall in the seas..

A visit to the superb Thale Noi bird reserve is guaranteed to provide some unforgettable memories. The splendid lake (457km 2 ) is the unquestionable highlight here, particularly when the colourful lotus flowers are in full bloom and it pays hosts to..

The Tarutao archipelago is the oldest national marine park in Thailand, status that it was awarded in 1974. It is made up of 51 verdant islands, tucked away close to the Malaysia border and spared of any commercial, property or tourist development fo..

This small island of intense green, rising to a height of 703m, rises impressively out of the turquoise sea to the west of the Mu Ko Tarutao marine park. At the centre of this unspoilt island, a dense forest, home to a variety of fauna, can be explor..

The road linking Khorat and Phimai has been of great importance for many centuries: a former royal road, it was created in the 12C to provide access to Angkor, the prestigious capital of the Khmer Empire. What we do know is that the main sanctuary at..

Wat Arun is easily recognisable by its huge central prang (114m high), which is built in Khmer-style and symbolises Mount Meru, believed to be the centre of the universe. It is decorated with extraordinary, multicoloured, porcelain bas-reliefs depi..

The largest museum in the country houses a wide array of Thai art dating from prehistory to the early 20C. Visit the galleries dedicated to Thai prehistory and history and then admire the Buddhaisawan chapel , which is home to a highly venerated sta..

Inspired by his trip to the West in the early 20C, Rama V had the district of Dusit, the site of the royal residence, laid out in the style of a major European city, with wide boulevards lined with trees. As a result, this district has a pleasant, ai..

Consisting of five pavilions connected by footbridges, Suan Pakkat Palace houses a fine collection of Khmer statues, as well as objects belonging to the royal family, pottery from Ban Chiang (famous for its refined red ochre decor) and remarkable bla..

In keeping with other large cities around the world, such as Paris, London and San Francisco, Bangkok also has its own Chinatown, the entrance to which is marked by a huge ceremonial gate. Stroll through the streets here and soak up the bustling atmo..

Founded in 1825 by Rama III, Wat Kalyanamit is one of the five temples built by the king in Bangkok. As you enter the temple garden, note the huge bronze bell – the largest in Thailand – which is housed under a white pavilion. The main wihan here i..