Author: tjiskavw

the seller's throne!

Originally established by Chinese immigrants in 1782, it's now one of the largest in the world. Enter what is referred to as the "dragon's belly", to experience a series of…

Known as one of the best places for street food, the sidewalks are a smorgasbord of goodies where the entertaining cooks are the real crowd pleasers!!

Ranked #4 of ten top flower markets in the world, this one is a feast for the eyes and nostrils. Part of the fun is watching people making garlands from…

Right off the Chao Phraya River in the historic part of the city, I'm told this market is a hotbed of activity between midnight and 4 am when wholesalers bring…

Also known as the Temple of Dawn, this place is covered in tiny pieces of colored glass and Chinese porcelain designed in intricate patterns that catch the light and glitter.…

one of the large buddhas at the "King's temple" in a large complex that is a part of the Ayutthaya collection.

although most of the 41 ancient temples are dilapidated, walking through them gives you a sense of the historic city of Ayutthaya's opulence. Founded in 1350 as the capital of…

First stop of Ayutthaya temple tours is this reclining buddha conveying tranquilly after having attained enlightenment and liberation from all sorrow.

no one knows for certain how the Buddha head became entwined in the roots of this Banyan tree but you are left to imagine if it is about to be…