Thailand

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium is a world famous family oriented walk through tourist attraction that originated in the U.S.A. The museum houses more than 350 unique collections of oddities and it presents a careful balance between the strange, the shocking, and the beautiful. Duration: More than 3 hours

Wat Pho also spelled Wat Po, is a Buddhist temple complex in the Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, Thailand. It is on Rattanakosin Island, directly south of the Grand Palace. Known also as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. The temple is first on the list of six temples in Thailand classed as the highest grade of the first-class royal temples. It is associated with King Rama I who rebuilt the temple complex on an earlier temple site. It became his main temple and is where some of his ashes are enshrined. The temple was later expanded and extensively renovated by Rama III. The temple complex houses the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand, including a 46 m long huge reclining Buddha. The temple is considered the earliest centre for public education in Thailand, and the illustrations and inscriptions placed in the temple for public instructions has been recognised by UNESCO in its Memory of the World Programme. It houses a school of Thai medicine, and is also known as the birthplace of traditional Thai massage which is still taught and practiced at the temple.

I had an amazing experience with these big cats in Pattaya, Thailand.

Pattaya Floating Market is a new tourist destination for Thai cultural conservation located in the heart of Pattaya city. It was established by the owner's determination to make the place the center of tourism for cultural conservation that simulates the simple way of life of Thai people. It also aims to be the learning center of Thai self-sufficient living that have connected with water until present and the fascinating local wisdoms of four regions of Thailand; the North, the Central, the North East and the South.Here at Pattaya Floating Market, both Thai and foreign tourists can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the place by taking a sightseeing boat to see Thai people's way of life at two riverfronts and to be bedazzled by the shops entirely made of teak wood unique of each region and their cultural performances at the activity zone. As people of each region have different lifestyle, products of the four regions differ. Products from the North are crafted wood, silverwork, beautiful local fabric, silk and paper umbrellas while products from the Central are rattan furniture, accessories and woven bags. The North East is famous for its Mudmee and Preawa silk products, scented candles and triangular backrest pillows. The South's well-know products are products made from coconut, batik fabric and wooden boat models. Pattaya Floating Market is determined to be the tourist destination that tangibly educates about self-sufficient living as well as the center of Thai cultures in every aspect namely lifestyle, food, performances, and merchandises such as handicrafts that all portray the story of Thai culture's background, prosperity and inherited wisdoms that are in need of well-managed scheme and sustainable conservation. Pattaya Floating Market is the largest freshwater pond in the East of Thailand and the only tourist destination that upholds the self-sufficient living concept of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand which helps create a good image for Pattaya city and good impression to all tourists.

Mini Siam and Mini Europe, commonly just called Mini Siam (Thai: เมืองจำลอง, opened 1986) is a miniature park attraction in Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand. This park is located 143 km from Bangkok on Sukhumvit Road. The park houses numerous famous landmarks from Thailand within its Mini Siam, whilst other famous landmarks from outside of Thailand are located within the Mini Europe section. Mini Siam began in 1985 and was first opened by Kasem Kasemkietsakul, who was inspired by his interest in architecture and decided to open an educational tourist attraction. The Democracy Monument in Bangkok was the first model to be built. The components "Mini Europe" were added later. There is also a rest area, booking halls, souvenir shops for lease and parking lots.

Nong Nooch Botanical Garden, Pattaya