Bangkok The grand palace

The Grand Palace and Wat Pra Kaeo is the
city landmark on a huge compound. The whole
area is surrounded by the big white wall.
The Grand Palace has an area of about 1.5
square kilometers and include the Royal
Chapel, the Royal Collection of Weapons,
the Coin Pavillion, and a small museum
containing artifacts from the Grand Palace.


Boromabiman Building

The grandest of the buildings is the triple-spired
building, the Chakri Maha Prasad, an impressive
mixture of Thai and Western architecture.


The Dusit Group

The Outer Wall

History and Culture in Thailand Thailand is steeped in history and unique culture... historical sites, temples, palaces, museums, theatre and dance… if these are your areas of interest you are going to love Thailand!

It is believed Thailand’s history stems from the Bronze Age some 5,000 years ago। Recorded history indicates a number of periods that mark important stages in Thailand’s history – the Sukothai Period from 1238 to 1438, the Ayutthaya Period from 1351 to 1767, the Thonburi Period from 1767 to 1782, and the Rattanakosin Period from 1782 until the present. The legacy of each of these periods is a series of temples, shrines, palaces and ancient sites, all depicting unique Thai architectural styles and lavish design. Although some of the historical significance of these attractions may at times be lost on you, the visual feast you experience more than compensates for your lack of insight. These are some of the most beautiful places you will ever experience. Simply relax and soak in the sights and sounds and build unforgettable memories. Never colonised, Thailand has never been detached from its culture. Thai dance, theatre, music and art, have all developed in entirely unique ways across the ages and play as important a role today as they did in years gone by. The numerous galleries and museums housing the treasures of bygone ages offer visitors a genuine visual delight.

Temples in Thailand Thailand’s temples have a subtle and enticing blend of the exotic and the spiritual. They are of course places of prayer and meditation, but they are also some of the most beautiful places you might ever visit.

From the architectural design of their buildings, to the murals, religious symbols and images they house, temples are a visually dazzling array of colours and textures coupled with exotic smells and mystical imagery. To Thais, temples are an integral part of every day life. As such the temple plays an important role in shaping Thai society and values. Of course, Thailand’s temples have also played an integral part in Thailand’s history. Many have seen war and invasion, others played pivotal roles in the development of Buddhism in Thailand. If you are in Thailand for a limited amount of time, the following temples are ones you really 'must see' before you go.