Cultural Attractions in Thailand

Thailand's cultural and historic attractions get far too little exposure and promotion compared to the beaches and nightlife. But it would be easy to spend a couple of months just visiting cultural and historic sites.

Some of Thailand's attractions are UNESCO Historic Sites.

While Sukhothai and Ayuttaya get most of the cultural attention, we plan on eventually showing 100 more attractions in this new section.

Lets start with Kamphaeng Phet Historic Park in, of all places, Kamphaeng Phet. The park is of the Sukhothai era and served as a Burmese border subordinate settlement. What makes Kamphaeng Phet stand out? .. Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park

Phimai is another important historic and cultural attraction. Phimai is thought to have been a provincial capitol of the great Khmer Kingdom. It is also considered the largest Bhuddist monument in Thailand. .. Phimai Sanctuary, Phimai, Nakorn Ratchasima

Ban Chiang is a Bronze Age archeological site that was discovered by a clumsy American who stumbled over the root of a tree. As he got back to his feet, he noticed some 'rings' on the surface of the ground. They turned out to be a distinctive design pottery from 3,500 BC. .. Ban Chiang, Udorn