Thailand Food, Lighthouse + Religious pictures

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Visit an ancient walled city and learn about the history of opium and the myriad cultures in this varied region.

For an interesting day trip away from Bangkok, visit this former Thai capital, a historical park with ruins and magnificent statues.

Intriguing and well-preserved images and sculptures from a former empire, including the important Crystal Buddha, decorate the oldest temple in the city.

A magnificent Hindu deity that sits on a busy junction. The atmosphere is heady, calm and friendly and offerings are received by millions of people each year.

A huge Guanyin goddess and a laughing Buddha are impressive features of this extravagant temple built in the Thai-Chinese style.

A huge Guanyin goddess and a laughing Buddha are impressive features of this extravagant temple built in the Thai-Chinese style.

Intriguing and well-preserved images and sculptures from a former empire, including the important Crystal Buddha, decorate the oldest temple in the city.

Have coffee near a pavilion and marvel at the intricate and baroque features of one of Chiang Mai’s most important temples.

For an interesting day trip away from Bangkok, visit this former Thai capital, a historical park with ruins and magnificent statues.

A huge Guanyin goddess and a laughing Buddha are impressive features of this extravagant temple built in the Thai-Chinese style.

Have coffee near a pavilion and marvel at the intricate and baroque features of one of Chiang Mai’s most important temples.