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Koh Lanta Old Town

Koh Lanta Old Town, located on Koh Lanta’s East coast, was once the island’s main port for trade. Now Lanta Old Town is a charming place to visit which looks and feels like it’s stood still in time.

Lanta Old Town was originally a sea gypsy settlement. Over the decades it transformed into a village influenced by trade. Now you can enjoy many shops, restaurants and homes built on stilts above the sea. This is great when the tide is in and also overlooks other islands and the mainland allowing amazing views.

The Old Town has a distinct Chinese influence and a very slow, laid back feel. Walking around looking at the lanterns gives you a sense of days gone by. While still a fishing village for the locals, much of Old Town’s trade now comes through tourism with gift shops selling local goods.

Lanta Old Town also has a museum which traces back the life and times of Koh Lanta. The museum is free to enter and is ran by the locals as a way to showcase the 3 distinct communities that have...

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Maha Dewalai Ganesha Hindu Shrine - Bang Krachao District Samut Prakan - Bangkok Thailand 2025

The Maha Dewalai Ganesha is a notable statue of Lord Ganesha located in Bang Krachao, Bangkok.

It is the only Hindu temple in the area and features a large white or sometimes golden-hued statue of Lord Ganesha.

The temple is situated along the cycling path in Bang Krachao, which is known as Bangkok's Green Lung. Visitors are advised to remove their shoes and cover their knees as a sign of respect when visiting the temple.

Ganesha or Ganesh (Sanskrit: गणेश) also known as Ganapati, Vinayaka and Pillaiyar, is one of the best-known and most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon and is the Supreme God in the Ganapatya sect. His depictions are found throughout India. Hindu denominations worship him regardless of affiliations. Devotion to Ganesha is widely diffused and extends to Jains and Buddhists and beyond India.

Ganesha has many attributes, he is readily identified by his elephant head and four arms. He is widely revered, more specifically, as the remover of obstacles and bringer of ...

Wat Ayodhya Temple วัดอโยธยา - Ancient Temple Complex With Drone Footage - Ayutthaya Thailand 2025

Wat Ayodhya Temple

Wat Ayodhya, also known as Wat Deim, is a historical temple located in Tambon Hantra, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.

According to the Northern Chronicles, the area where the temple is located was once a royal palace during the Ayutthaya period. The temple was later established as a place of worship by the king, and it served as the center of the city of Ayutthaya.

The temple is also known for its ancient ruins and is considered an important historical site.

The temple is home to several notable structures, including a stupa, an ordination hall, and a shrine dedicated to King Naresuan.

The main stupa, known as the Phra Si Sakyamuni, is a significant structure that has been the subject of various restoration efforts. The temple is also recognized as a national heritage site, having been declared as such in 1943. The temple's historical significance is further highlighted by its mention in the Sri Chum Inscription, which dates back to the 14th ...

Thana Old Market (Talad Thana) - Traditional Market in Nakhon Chai Si Thailand 2025

Tha Na Market Nakhon Pathom

Thana Old Market, also known as Talad Thana, is a traditional market located in Nakhon Chaisi, Nakhon Pathom province, Thailand. It is situated on the banks of the Tha-Jeen River and has been a central hub for the local community for over 150 years. The market is known for its historic wooden shophouses and its role in the region's agricultural tradition, with a focus on local produce such as the famous Nakhon Chaisi pomelo.

The market offers a variety of traditional foods, including yum sam-o, a salad made with pomelo, and fried papaya salad, or som tam tort, which is deep-fried green papaya mixed with a variety of spicy, salty, sour, and sweet ingredients. Visitors can also find other local dishes such as noodle soups, steamed duck, and old-style central Thai curries.

In addition to its food, Thana Old Market is notable for its atmospheric heritage shophouses, which feature faded reddish-brown or off-white plank wood exteriors and sun-faded shutters. The market is ...

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