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The Bridge on the River Khwae (the Death Railway Bridge)
   
          The Bridge on the River Khwae has become notoriously famous and attracted both Thais and foreigners to the site. If an ordinary black iron bridge can tell a story, you can be sure it’s a dramatic one.
         
         The bridge spans across Maenam Khwae Yai [...]

Wat Kamphaeng Laeng
This monastery was originally a Khmer place of worship constructed in accordance with Bhramanism. Originally, there were five prangs (Khmer-style pagoda) made of sandstone in the original worshiping place. When the influence of Buddhism in the region prevailed, it was turned into a Buddhist temple. A Shrine hall was later constructed. Today, visitors [...]

Japanese Village
        Tambon Ko Rian.  In the late 16th Century A.D., there were more foreign commercial traders coming to Ayutthaya. Japanese merchandisers were also permitted to sail their junks to trade with  foreigners. A number of them came to Ayutthaya and were granted royal permission by the Thai king at that time to settle around [...]

Bueng Chawak
Bueng Chawak was originally a part of Tha Chin River. After a period of times, a part or the river branched off to form a crescent shaped lake tht took up some areas of Doem Bang Nang Buat district, Suphan Buri province, and Hankha district, Chai Nat province. In 1994, the Suphan Buri Provincial [...]

Khao Sam Lan National Park
Namtok Sam Lan National Park originally called “Khao Sam Lan National Park”, covers 4 districts: Mueang, Kaeng Khoi, Nong Khae and Wihan Daeng, and occupies an area of approximately 44 square kilometres or 27,856 rai. It was declared a national park on 2 June, 1981. October to January, which is during [...]

Sunflower Fields in Lop Buri 
        
The largest sunflower field in Thailand is located in Tambon Chong Sarika, Phatthana Nikom District. The panoramic sunflower field has become Lop Buri’s major tourist attraction especially during November to January when they are in full bloom.
         To travel from Bangkok, drive along the Lop Buri-Saraburi Road for approximately 30 kilometers, [...]

The Dok Bua Tong (may be classified as wild sunflowers) blooms during November painting the entire hilly area of Doi Mae U-kho in brilliant yellow draw flocks of visitors to Khun Yuam district.  Camping sites arranged during the Bua Tong Bloom Festival is 26 kilometers from the district on Highway No. 1263.Thung Dok Bua Tong [...]

Wat Phra Kaeo
Located behind the Wat Phra Kaeo is the Kamphaeng Phet National Museum. The museum is located amidst the ruins of ancient city of Kamphaeng Phet inside the Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park
Opened during 1970, Kamphaeng Phet National museum houses an impressive collection of artifacts that were unearthed from the archaeological excavations conducted in and [...]

         This monastery is located to the south of the river bank opposite the city island. Constructed in the area where King U-Thong and his subjects first migrated in order to establish the new town, it was formerly known as “Wiang Lek” named after the royal palace of King U-Thong. The most distinctive feature of [...]

Wat Chaiwatthanaram, one of the most imposing ancient Buddhist monasteries, was established by the command of King Prasatthong in 1630 A.D.. It is believed that the wat is located on the site of his former home. The reason for his building this monastery was to make merit for his mother. Prince Damrong Rachanuphap noted that [...]