Sanctuary of Truth (Wang Boran)

The Sanctuary of Truth in Pattaya, Thailand is a massive wooden temple covered with intricate carvings in the Buddhist and Hindu tradition. Also known as Wang Boran, the Sanctuary of Truth is technically not an official temple, but rather a work of art. There is a 500 baht entry fee. Since the Sanctuary sits right …

Peninsular Botanic Garden (Thung Khai), Trang

If you are interested in nature, this is your place. The Peninsular Botanic Garden (Thung Khai) is loaded with trees, flowers, plants, animals, and creepy crawlies. The garden is rather large and features a botanical garden, a herbal garden, a botanical library, a plant museum, and a canopy walkway The walkway is 175 meters long. …

Pilok, Kanchanaburi – Before the Fall

Pilok is a remote little town up in the hills (mountains) of Kanchanaburi Province in northwestern Thailand. This tiny town is a great place to experience the natural beauty of the lush forests of the Tenasserim Hills that form the natural border with Burma. Getting to Pilok takes a bit of effort as the road …

Erawan National Park & Falls

Erawan National Park in Kanchanaburi province is most popular for the Erawan Falls, a series of waterfalls named after the erawan, the three-headed white elephant of Hindu mythology. The seven-tiered falls are said to resemble the erawan though I didn’t see it (perhaps my imagination is lacking). The park is very popular with Thai, though …