TheBurma Railway, also known as theDeath Railwayor theThailand–Burma Railwaywas a 250 mile railway betweenThailand and Myanmar (thenBurma), built by theEmpire of Japanin 1943 to support its forces duringWorld War II. The reason it is now called Death Railway is because forced labourand prisoners of war (POWs) wereused in its construction. …

About 90 minutes from Bangkok in the smallest province in Thailand,Samutsongkram, is the risky market of Maeklong. For almost 30 years, passenger trains pass through the300 meters longMaeklong market8 times a day.

A commonly visited market for locals, visitors will see and smell a variety of goods, vegetables, fruits (yes! even Durian!), meat, …

The historic city of Ayutthaya, founded in 1350, was the second capital of the Siamese Kingdom. It was a flourishing city from the 14th to the 18th centuries, during which time it grew to be one of the world’s largest and most cosmopolitan urban areas and a center of commerce. The city was strategically located on an island surrounded by …

Nestled on a shady side road in the city of Ayutthaya, in a blue and white house is the Million Toy Museum. The museum was inspired by children's book author/illustrator and professor, Krirk Yoonpun. As a boy living in the Thai countryside he mostly played with natural items as toys. As he grew up he became more and more fascinated with toys …

The combat sport of Muay Thai is present throughout Thailand, with training gyms and arenas throughout the country and touristy t-shirts and replica Muay Thai gear being sold at just about every market. It is thenational sport and cultural martial art of Thailand, which can be traced as far back to the 16th Century.

Know as the art of eight limbs …

Elephant Nature Park, located just over an hour from the city of Chiang Mai, is a unique place where visitors can interact with elephants rescued from the tourism and logging industries. Since the1990’s Elephant Nature Park (ENP) has provided a sanctuary and rescue center for elephants. ENP has approximately 60 elephants in their care, along …

Phuket is typically known for amazing beaches, lovely resorts, and the occasional party-scene. We took a different route and decided to explore Old Town Phuket.Walking around Phuket Town allows you to see the local lifestyle, including a visit to a local Chinese-style Buddhist shrine and a stop in the oldest apothecaryin town. Just walking along …

A day on the water anywhere is a wonderful day, but it takes it up a notch when it's a day exploring caves and lagoons of Phang Nga Bay on the coast of Phuket Island by kayak. Paddling and swimming through the amazing Karst island formations that seem to levitate out of the water.

There is a lot of timing involved with the tides and water …