Places hymeneinstein Wants to Go

Cities of the world and famous Thai monuments in minature.

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

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

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

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

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

A phallic shrine to a princess goddess in Krabi, Thailand.

All of Thailand's architectural landmarks, plus some made up ones, all viewable via two-seater bicycle.

A tall karst islet popularized by 007.

On the small Thai island of Ko Mak, there is a forgotten garden of erotic statuary.

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.

Monkeys lounge around at this 13th century temple.

Thailand museum of bottles of all shapes and sizes filled with intricate and beautiful art.

This extensive collection of dead bugs may be the world's most idiosyncratic and personal insect museum.

Surat Thani's official flower—and the world's largest—smells of rotting meat.

For centuries young Thai men used this Giant Swing as a slingshot to heaven.

Self-mummified monk who wears sunglasses and has become a gecko hatchery.

A museum in a law office, filled with authentic and counterfeit goods.

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

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

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

A condom-covered Thai restaurant that is more concerned with birth control than food.

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

Derelict airplane bodies serve as both home and income for three Thai families.