by Daryle Rico | Oct 5, 2026 | Temples and Sacred Places
On the east bank of the Chao Phraya River, within the grounds of the Grand Palace, stands Wat Phra Kaew—the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and, by many accounts, one of the most sacred places in Thailand. The temple itself is spectacular. Gleaming stupas. Ornate...
by Daryle Rico | Aug 17, 2026 | History
One of the things I enjoy most about exploring Thailand’s ancient cities is discovering that every crumbling stone seems to have a story to tell. Few places tell those stories better than the ancient capital of Ayutthaya. Founded in 1350 by King Ramathibodi I,...
