Michael Jackson, Spiderman, Harry Potter… expect to see some surprising inclusions at Wat Rong Khun, an extraordinary Thai ...
Of the nearly 45,000 temples in Thailand, arguably the most unforgettable—though decidedly offbeat—is Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple. Situated on the outskirts of Chiang Rai in Northern ...
Thai temple visits stay serene with zipped bags, free hands, no feeding, and photo pauses chosen for space and respect every ...
Officials at scared mountainside sanctuary threaten to close shrine to visitors permanently; online observers decry ...
The economies of countries dependent on tourism are clearly hurting, with visitor numbers plummeting as a result of the pandemic. The Thai government estimates a loss of 100 billion Thai baht (over ...
Some are small, located far down tiny “sois” or side streets and well out of the way of tourist traffic. Others are part of massive complexes filled with halls, schools and revered statues, earning ...
Authorities at Wat Pha Lat in Chiang Mai urge visitors to respect sacred grounds and warn of possible closure to tourists after incidents of sunbathing, yoga, and gymnastics in revealing attire ...