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The best things to do in Sukhothai

Things to do in Sukhothai

In the first capital of Siam, there’s a wonderful collection of historic monuments from this great city.

The best things to do on Koh Phangan, Thailand

Things to do on Koh Phangan

This Thai island has shrugged off its backpacker reputation, and there are now so many incredible things to do on Koh Phangan.

Things to do in Ayutthaya

Things to do in Ayutthaya

As well as the temples of the World Heritage Site, there’s plenty of local culture to discover.

Things to do from Chiang Mai to Nan, Thailand

From Chiang Mai to Nan

Getting out of Chiang Mai is a great way to see northern Thailand. A road trip to Nan takes you through a land of markets, temples and art.

Pranom Tapang, Tin-Chok weaving, Phrae, Thailand

A weaver’s royal blessing

When one Thai woman was given a royal blessing to pass on her talents to others, she made it her life work. Meet the incredible Pranom Tapang.

Ayothaya Floating Market, Ayutthaya, Thailand

Finding Thai tourists in Thailand

Yes, the Ayothaya Floating Market is made for tourists – but for local Thai tourists! That makes for an interesting enough sight in itself.

Khao Luang Cave, Phetchaburi, Thailand

Beam me up, Buddha

This spectacular cave in the Thai city of Phetchaburi is special not just because of the statues inside, but for the way they catch the light.

The Burma Thailand Railway, Death Railway, Bridge Over The River Kwai, Kanchanaburi

All aboard the Death Railway

Riding the Death Railway and seeing the track where so many people lost their lives is a sobering experience. It’s hard to imagine what it was like.

Hellfire Pass, Thailand Burma Railway War Memorial near Kanchanaburi, Thailand

Prisoners in the fires of hell

So many good men lost their lives during the construction of the ill-fated Burma-Thailand Railway. Hellfire Pass is a moving tribute to the POWs.

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