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

This nugget of paradise earned its name for obvious reasons.

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

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

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

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

Buddha shrines hide within dark tunnels at this unique forest temple.

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

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

Cities of the world and famous Thai monuments in minature.

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.

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

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

All of Thailand's architectural landmarks, plus some made up ones, all viewable via two-seater bicycle.

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

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

The long underground cave's curiously shaped stalagmites have inspired many legends.

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

Surat Thani's official flower—and the world's largest—smells of rotting meat.

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

The golden Buddha statue at the Wat Muang Monastery is the tallest in Thailand, and the ninth-tallest in the world.

Bizarre Hindu and Buddhist sculpture park.

A colorful kitschy temple and floating market off the beaten path.

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