If you’ve ever strolled along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, you may have passed a quiet pier area known as “Tha Tian” without a second thought. But did you know this spot—whose name translates to ...

Just a stone’s throw from the famed Wat Arun lies another historic gem worth your time—Wat Rakhang Kositaram, or the “Temple of the Bell.” Located only 1.4 kilometres away on the opposite bank of the ...

For those who are interested in the ancient history of Thailand and modern tales, include Wat Suwannaram temple in your next ...

Phra Prang of Wat Arun Ratchawararam in Bangkok has been added ... it is regarded as the most beautiful prang-shaped chedi in Thailand and Southeast Asia. Under Criterion II, said Mr Chayanan ...

BANGKOK: Foreign tourists in Thailand joined locals on Sunday (May 11) to observe Visakha Bucha Day (Wesak Day), honouring ...

there is a boat service from Tha Tien Pier that can take you right across the river to Wat Arun. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. For more information, visit the Thailand tourism board's website.

tourists and others visited the Wat Arun temple in the capital Bangkok to pour water on Buddha images in an act that symbolises cleansing, reverence and good fortune. But some people in Thailand ...

Thailand’s next cultural moonshot is pushing for the inclusion of the Thai full moon festival, Loy Krathong, on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. With the Thai Cabinet giving the green light ...

Chinese tourists to Thailand plummet from tens of thousands to as few as 7,000 daily, with arrivals down 17% in early 2025 ...

In a world where all connections are at fingertips, why are we drifting apart? How can arts reconnect us in a meaningful ...