An amalgam of precariously balanced boulders, ancient petroglyphs, and Buddhist shrines.

The site of a Japanese traders’ settlement that once thrived in Ayutthaya, if for less than a century.

This Khmer-era temple includes a lintel that was stolen and displayed at the Art Institute of Chicago for years before returning to Thailand.

Thailand's country villages continue the tradition of gong-making, and invite visitors to watch the process.

An enormous Buddha peers through a gap in its ruined chamber.

You'll never meet anyone this passionate about elephant droppings.

An underwater temple submerged for 20 years has resurfaced with an extreme drought.

This elephant kraal is the only one remaining in Thailand, dating back to the 16th century when these massive mammals were integral players in war and trade.

In Phetchaburi, Thailand, a roadside vendor cooks his fare with 1,000 mirrors and the power of the sun.

This elegant carving of the Buddha guards a small Buddhist temple within a cave.

Riding on a pair of architectural dragons, this Thailand temple holds murals full of lurid imagery.

Buddhist university that allows English-language speakers the opportunity to study with monks in Thailand.

Cities of the world and famous Thai monuments in minature.

A shrine honoring a legendary ghost bride lies within this vibrant temple.

A small museum in the Golden Triangle tells the story of the opium drug trade that gripped Northern Thailand.

On a river island north of Bangkok, a small bar helped lead a home-brewing rebellion.

This mountain sunrise is one of the most breathtaking views in Thailand, yet well off the tourist trail.

On the small Thai island of Ko Mak, there is a forgotten garden of erotic statuary.

Gruesome statues of people reborn in Buddhist hell stand among the ruins of an 11th-century sanctuary.

Acres of salt crystal pyramids dry in the sun along Thailand's "salt road."

A shrine built to combat the bad karma of a commercial venture.

Its tremendous toad is actually a five-story museum and viewing platform.

This serene bamboo walkway allows Buddhist monks from remote temples access to the nearby village.

The skeletons, demons, and corpses serve as a warning of the terrors of Buddhist Hell.