Places amarionknh Wants to Go

Thailand's tribute to the original "Siamese Twins" Chang and Eng, in the town the famous pair was born in.

Buddhist university that allows English-language speakers the opportunity to study with monks in Thailand.

Riding on a pair of architectural dragons, this Thailand temple holds murals full of lurid imagery.

This bridge made famous in a novel and on-screen wasn't actually built over the river Kwai.

This elephant kraal is the only one remaining in Thailand, dating back to the 16th century when these massive mammals were integral players in war and trade.

A dazzling temple featuring a towering 12-meter golden Buddha.

Grotesque statues of figures from Buddhist hell haunt the temple's Sin Park.

Peek into the world of those creating the beautiful, delicate paper parasols found all over the globe.

Acres of salt crystal pyramids dry in the sun along Thailand's "salt road."

A shrine built to combat the bad karma of a commercial venture.

The skeletons, demons, and corpses serve as a warning of the terrors of Buddhist Hell.

The long underground cave's curiously shaped stalagmites have inspired many legends.

A colorful kitschy temple and floating market off the beaten path.

A collection of venomous snakes and reptiles for the whole family to enjoy.

The golden Buddha statue at the Wat Muang Monastery is the tallest in Thailand, and the ninth-tallest in the world.

Bizarre Hindu and Buddhist sculpture park.

Monkeys lounge around at this 13th century temple.

Bizarre dirt trail winds a narrow path above the tree line.

A tall karst islet popularized by 007.

During the rainy season, this temple is almost entirely submerged, accessible only by boat.

Where an entire elephant skeleton, a snakeskin table runner, and thousands of animal remains become art.

The cursed island of black pebbles.

This museum has a most unusual location: inside a giant, three-headed elephant.

Modern design and unusual architecture make this mountaintop temple no ordinary Buddhist retreat.