A traveler's description of sak yan tattoos done at Wat Bang Phra, outside Bangkok.
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UNESCO recognizes Wat Pho with Memory of the World award
Wat Pho earns the UNESCO Memory of the World award, which is given as official recognition of being of 'outstanding universal value.'
Thailand Tips for the first-time traveler
Helpful information for visitors to Thailand, about the Thai Royal Family, etiquette, appropriate attire, and Thai culture in general.
Spicing up your life
10 Essential Thai Words and Phrases
Lying with the Fire
Personal observations of the 'yu-fai' ceremony in two Isan villages. Descriptions and photos of 'lying with the fire,' which is usually performed as a type of herbal sauna for women who have just given birth.
A non-traditional Thai massage
The Chiang Mai Women's Correctional Institution offers massage training for inmates as part of a vocational training program.
Northern Thailand Hill Tribes
Cultural information on minority groups in the north of Thailand, including the Akha, Hmong, Karen, Lahu, Lisu, Lawa, Yao or Mien.
Heritage of Northern Thai Textiles
Five types of textiles found in Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand.
Golden Horse Monastery
Story of a monastery in Chiang Rai founded by a "fighter-turned-abbot-turned-cowboy." Thai The Golden Horse Monastery was featured in the documentary movie "Buddha's Lost Children".