The Huay Mae Kamin Waterfalls are one of Thailand's many national parks, and is home to the popular seven step Huay Me Kamin Waterfall. The source of the water comes from mountain snow that has melted, and all the water that doesn't get soaked up makes it way down to the river Kwai Yai. Swimming is allowed in the waterfalls from the fourth waterfall down, and the park itself is home to a lot of other attractions such as caves and hot springs.
Lumpini Park is very similar to New York's Central Park in that it's a large park right in the middle of large city. Lumpini Park is right in the middle of Thailand's capital Bangkok, and is about 142 acres. Unlike Central Park however, Lumpini is actually surrounded by walls, and has six different gate entrances, and there are guidlines such as no dogs, and there is no smoking allowed inside the park. A fun fact is that Bangkok's first library is actually situated inside the park!
This webcam image is of Lamai Beach, off the coast of one of Thailand's many islands, Samui. Lamai is a white sand beach, and tends to be rockier with calmer water. This particular webcam image shows the beach with no one there, and shows off the lush hills and plant life. Lamai has become a large tourist attraction, and is home to many resorts and hotels.
This image is from another webcam of Lamai Beach, around the same area of the beach, but at a different angle. This image shows us what the beach looks like on a busier day. The more north one goes one the beach, the more shallow the water becomes, which is why for many people the more southern part of the beach tends to be ideal,and is better for swimming. On top of that the southern part of the beach is also the most crowded, and is where the most food vendors and tourist attractions can be found.
This image is of a rainforest trail in Khao Sok National Park. This is home to oldest evergreen rainforest in the entire world, and is also home to Cheow Larn Lake. The park offers lodging as well as many multi-day tours. Khao Sok is located on the southern part of mainland Thailand. Hiking on the forest floor or up with the trees are very popular activities here along with canoeing and boat tours.
Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand, and is also the most populated with over 8 million people. Within Bangkok lies the anciet city of Ayutthaya, which was home to the Ayutthaya Kingdom. This anciet city is believed to be the birthplace of modern day Bangkok. Bangkok is home to many Buddhist temples as well as the Grand Palace; however, it is also known for it's street life and has it's own red-light districts.
Hua Hin is on the northern part of the Malay Peninsula in Thailand, and is about 200 km south of Bangkok. It's considered to have a tropical savanna climate, with little variation in temperature throughout the year, and instead has a dry and monsoon season. While it was originally founded by agricultural workers who were struggling through a drought, it is now knwon as a beach resort town, and is home to over 60,000 people.
Chiang Mai is the largest city in northern Thailand, and is about 435 miles north of Bangkok. It is spread out over some of the largest mountains, and is home to nearly 1 million people, which is over half of it's province by the same name. Over recent years tourism and modernization have brought on a pollution problem. Between the months of December and April is when the air quality is the lowest.
Pattaya is city on the east coast of Thailand, and is only about 62 miles away from Bangkok. Pattaya is home to around 1 million people and is a part of the Chonburi province. Pattaya is home to many different fesitvals, including one of south-east Asia's largest motorcycle festivals. On top of this it is also known for it's crazy night life, and walking street which is home to many different bars and night clubs.
Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple, is actually an art exhibit meant to look like a Buddhist Temple. It is privately owned, but has been opened to the public since it's completion in 1997. Wat Rong Khun is made up of nine buildings including the Gate of Heaven, the golden building, and the bridge "cycle of rebirth". The White Temple is open year-round and for foriegners it costs about 100 baht.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is a Buddhist Temple in the Chiang Mai Province. No one knows the exact founding of the Temple and there are a few different theories, and most people agree that it was founded in the 1300's. The only way to reach the temple for a long time was by a tall 390-step stair case until the 1970's when a road was built. From the temple the downtown part of Chiang Mai Province can be seen.
Wat Phra Kaew is also known by many english speakers as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and is considered the most sacred Buddhist Temple in Thailand.It is known for it's 26 inch tall Buddha statue carved from a single Jade stone, called The Emerald Buddha. The temple sits in the historic part of Bangkok known as the Phra Nakhon District. It's believed to have been founded in the 15th century in Chiang Rai and was moved to wha tis now Bangkok in the 18th Century.
This panoramic photo is of the Wat Plai Laem, or the Big Buddha Temple, on the resort island of Ko Samui. It is a modern-day Buddhist temple, and has a mix of Chinese and Thai architecture. There are two large statues, one of Budai (a Chinese Monk), and one of Guanyin with eighteen arms.A Guanyin is a type of Bodhisattva, or someone on the path of Buddhahood, who is associated with compassion and mercy. Wat Plai Laem is on an open-air platform surrounded by a temple lake.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is a floating market where, as seen in the photo, people will use sampans, or small wooden boats, to get different goods. Damnoen Saduak is about 62 miles away from Bangkok, and was originally a man-made canal to connect two rivers in the 1800's, and became a floating market in the 1900's, along with many other man-made canals. Damnoen Saduak contains three other small floating markets along with the main one, where souvenirs and gifts are sold to tourists.
In this photo we see 4 women in traditional Thai attire. Note the scarf that goes under one arm and over the shoulder. This scarf is called a sabai, and while it can be worn alone it is much more common to see it over a long sleeve blouse, as seen in the photo. This particular outfit si known as a Chakkri, which refers to the long tube-like skirt that the women are wearing. This type of outfit is often worn to festivals and less formal events.
The man in this photo is Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, a leader of the Future Forward Political Party, and billionare. Here he is seen taking a photo with two college students back while he was campaigning during Thailand's 2019 election. Thailand once was a constitutional monarchy, with a prime minister as the head of the government, with three separate branches of government. However, in 2014 a military organization called the National Council for Peace and Order or NCPO took over until July of 2019 when a new cabinet was voted in, and the NCPO dissolved.
In this photo we see a traditional Thai dance. Dance in Thailand is considered the main dramatic artform, and often many plays and dramas are performed through or with dance. There are many different types of dance that can be seen depending on where one goes in Thailand. For example in Central Thailand you may see combat style dancing while in Northern Thailand you may see Fon Sao Mai, or Silk Weaving Dance, made up of slow and graceful movements.
Tham Khao Luang Cave is a large cave within a hill side in Phetchaburi. This cave can be reached via a steep staircase, and within there are many different chambers and shrines to be seen. This image is of the main cave and Buddha statue underneath a natural skylight. Tham Khao Luang is considered one of the most famous attractions in Phetchaburi, and one of the most interesting cave shrines in Thailand, with it's many statues and chambers to explore.
This image is of a street food vendor in Bangkok, which is known to have some of the best street food in the world. Many of these street vendors offer the exact same food as many restaurants in Bangkok, and they are often used a way to get a quick bite to eat to bring to work or home. Street vendors are very popular among tourists as a way to try traditional Thai dishes.
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