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This Khmer-era temple includes a lintel that was stolen and displayed at the Art Institute of Chicago for years before returning to Thailand.

At the right time of day, sunlight floods through the roof of this cave and illuminates the small pavilion hidden within.

A limestone wonderland of water and subterranean secrets.

Monkeys lounge around at this 13th century temple.

A modern temple with an ancient philosophy.

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

These palatial ruins said to be inspired by Cambodia's Angkor Wat have been turned into a significant religious temple.

Parts of this sprawling temple complex are deteriorating, but its founder’s body remains intact.

Walk through depictions of the torture inflicted on those who go to Buddhist hell.

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

One of Ayutthaya’s most iconic locations is a mysterious, hauntingly surreal miracle.

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.

An enormous dragon scales the walls of this 17-story temple.

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

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

On a river island north of Bangkok, a small bar helped lead a home-brewing rebellion.

This dazzling Buddhist temple was constructed from over one million ceramic tiles salvaged from a British shipwreck.

The headquarters of the Mahanikai school of Buddhism, Thailand's largest monastic order.

Visit a century-old sweet shop serving gold-standard mango sticky rice.

Time-travel through Thai cuisine drawn from vintage cookbooks and little-known ingredients.

This old-timey Chinatown institution specializes in one of the city’s best Thai-Chinese fusion dishes.

This neon-lit back-alley spot deals in good vibes and curries that pack a punch.

A three-table eatery sits inside the home-kitchen of a seafood virtuoso in Bangkok's Chinatown.

Sidle up for this Chinatown watering hole for Thai moonshine accompanied by traditional live tunes.