Refine your search

The results of your search are listed below alongside the search terms you entered on the previous page. You can refine your search by amending any of the parameters in the form and resubmitting it.

Select all Deselect all Add selection to lightbox
Large Small
Thumbnails per page
The Sulamani Temple was built in 1183 by King Narapatisithu (r. 1174 - 1211).<br/><br/> Bagan, formerly Pagan, was mainly built between the 11th century and 13th century. Formally titled Arimaddanapura or Arimaddana (the City of the Enemy Crusher) and also known as Tambadipa (the Land of Copper) or Tassadessa (the Parched Land), it was the capital of several ancient kingdoms in Burma.
The Sulamani Temple was built in 1183 by King Narapatisithu (r. 1174 - 1211).<br/><br/> Bagan, formerly Pagan, was mainly built between the 11th century and 13th century. Formally titled Arimaddanapura or Arimaddana (the City of the Enemy Crusher) and also known as Tambadipa (the Land of Copper) or Tassadessa (the Parched Land), it was the capital of several ancient kingdoms in Burma.
Originally built in the 16th century, Wat Pho is Bangkok's oldest temple. King Rama I of the Chakri Dynasty (1736—1809) rebuilt the temple in the 1780s.<br/><br/> Officially called Wat Phra Chetuphon, it is one of Bangkok's best known Buddhist temples and is nowadays a major tourist attraction, located directly to the south of the Grand Palace. Wat Pho is famed for its Reclining Buddha and renowned as the home of traditional Thai massage.
Originally built in the 16th century, Wat Pho is Bangkok's oldest temple. King Rama I of the Chakri Dynasty (1736—1809) rebuilt the temple in the 1780s.<br/><br/> Officially called Wat Phra Chetuphon, it is one of Bangkok's best known Buddhist temples and is nowadays a major tourist attraction, located directly to the south of the Grand Palace. Wat Pho is famed for its Reclining Buddha and renowned as the home of traditional Thai massage.
Mucalinda is the name of a naga (a snake-like being), who protected the Buddha from the elements after his enlightenment. Oudong (Victorious) was the capital of Cambodia on several occasions between 1618 and 1866. On top of Phnom Udong (Udong Hill) stupas contain the ashes of King Monivong (r. 1927 - 1941), King Norodom (r. 1845 - 1859) and the 17th century ruler King Soriyopor.
Si Satchanalai was built between the 13th and 15th centuries and was an integral part of the Sukhothai Kingdom. It was usually administered by family members of the Kings of Sukhothai.
The Samui Archipelago was first ‘discovered’ as a budget traveler’s paradise back in the 1970s, but has since moved considerably upmarket. Together with Phuket, the main island of the group, Ko Samui, is Thailand’s premier beach resort, and is truly a lovely island.<br/><br/> The chief seaside destinations are Chaweng Beach on the island’s east coast and Lamai on the south coast. The island is ringed by a well-maintained metalled road, and the hilly interior is simply packed with more coconut trees than it seems possible to imagine.
The Samui Archipelago was first ‘discovered’ as a budget traveler’s paradise back in the 1970s, but has since moved considerably upmarket. Together with Phuket, the main island of the group, Ko Samui, is Thailand’s premier beach resort, and is truly a lovely island.<br/><br/> The chief seaside destinations are Chaweng Beach on the island’s east coast and Lamai on the south coast. The island is ringed by a well-maintained metalled road, and the hilly interior is simply packed with more coconut trees than it seems possible to imagine.
Tham Khao Luang is a large cave consisting of three linked chambers and is distinguished by many hanging stalactites and Buddha images, including a phra non or reclining Buddha. The main bronze image was cast on the orders of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and dedicated to his illustrious predecessors, Kings Rama III and Rama IV. There is a natural opening in the ceiling of the second, main chamber, through which daylight streams illuminating the images within.
Wat Kamphaeng Laeng was originally a 12th century Khmer Hindu place of worship, later becoming a Buddhist temple. Phetchaburi probably also marked the southernmost extent of the Khmer Empire.