Bangkok celebrated its shifting monarchy with a militaristic homage to democracy.

Thailand's tribute to the original "Siamese Twins" Chang and Eng, in the town the famous pair was born in.

Thailand's distressed elephants find peace at this Chiang Mai sanctuary.

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

This bridge made famous in a novel and on-screen wasn't actually built over the river Kwai.

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.

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

A dazzling temple featuring a towering 12-meter golden Buddha.

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

Peek into the world of those creating the beautiful, delicate paper parasols found all over the globe.

For centuries young Thai men used this Giant Swing as a slingshot to heaven.

A condom-covered Thai restaurant that is more concerned with birth control than food.

Monkeys lounge around at this 13th century temple.

Bizarre dirt trail winds a narrow path above the tree line.

Where an entire elephant skeleton, a snakeskin table runner, and thousands of animal remains become art.

A tall karst islet popularized by 007.

Six times a day a train runs right through the middle of this Thai street market, sending vendors scrambling.

Bangkok's men with dangerous jobs come here in search of protective talismans.

Modern design and unusual architecture make this mountaintop temple no ordinary Buddhist retreat.

Derelict airplane bodies serve as both home and income for three Thai families.

The headquarters of the Mahanikai school of Buddhism, Thailand's largest monastic order.

A white Buddhist temple with a golden restroom.

A building facade covered with the statues of 11 giants of Tajik literature.

The world's second-tallest flagpole stands proud despite dropping rank.