Bangkok’s most famous landmark, the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, are closed for the Royal Cremation this month. Local resident expert Andrew J Wood suggests alternative temples ...
Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, is home to some of the most stunning temples in the world. The country’s religion is predominantly Buddhism, and these temples serve as important spiritual and ...
Bangkok is a huge metropolis well known for its bustling nightlife scene, jewel-encrusted temples, delicious street food, and ...
Cool season finally means nights you can actually enjoy, the kind where wandering Bangkok feels less like a mission and more like a gentle excuse to stay out a ...
Two American men who were reportedly honeymooning in Thailand were detained after they shared photos of their exposed butts taken at two famous Bangkok temples. The pair, Joseph and Travis DaSilva of ...
BANGKOK (Reuters) - A Thai temple building a 69-metre-tall (230 ft) Buddha statue that will be visible across Bangkok said construction was nearly complete but its opening may be pushed back to 2022 ...
Skip Phuket's crowds for tranquil Koh Yao Noi, get intentionally lost in Bangkok's alleyways, and savor northern curries at night markets in Nan province.
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 ...
A huge family meal starring yu sheng (a traditional raw fish salad served on New Year’s Day) isn’t the only way to celebrate the advent of the Year of the Snake. Chinese and Thai cultures have been ...
The city’s inaugural event has pushed the boundaries of censorship and what constitutes art — and how and where to display it. By David Belcher Mr. Belcher is an editor in the Hong Kong office of the ...