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Foreign tourists typically visit only the city itself, especially the stunning, gilded, and highly photogenic Wat Kiriwong, perched on the hill overlooking it. This small mountain is also home to the Observation Tower. Another major attraction in Nakhon Sawan is Bueng Boraphet Lake, where visitors can take boat tours to observe birds and witness its seasonal “sea of red lotus flowers” during blooming season. Next to the lake lies the Bueng Boraphet Aquarium, specialized in freshwater fish. Otherwise — though this is primarily a draw for Thai tourists — Nakhon Sawan is also the source of the Chao Phraya River, Thailand’s most important river, which flows through Bangkok and beyond. Don’t miss Paradise Park or the Chinese shrine of Chao Pho Thepharak-Chao Mae Thapthim, nestled along the riverbank.
Beyond the city, you’ll find interesting and unusual temples, as well as the famous Khao Nor mountain — which I have not yet climbed.
and its wooden houses. It is the most emblematic street of Chiang Khan. It comes alive in the morning when Buddhist monks are receiving alms from locals and in the evening when the souvenir and...
Located about ten kilometers from Phuket island, Koh Yao Noi is a pleasant little island, not yet too touristy, with some nice beaches with a beautiful view on Phang Nga Bay. Tourists especially...
This temple partly perched on a mountain about twenty kilometers from Lampang is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the province. It also offers a superb view, particularly popular at sunrise.
This small island is, of the 3 most famous islands in Trang province, namely Koh Mook, Koh Kradan and Koh Ngai, the one I prefer because, unlike the other 2, it has a real local life and is not...

UPDATE: the free event at Mae Kuan is CANCELLED (see below) Every year, Chiang Mai, the cultural capital of northern Thailand, hosts grand celebrations for Loy Krathong and the Yi Peng Festival, the northern-specific festival best known for the...