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

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

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

Thousands of bats stream out of caves every night on the edge on Thailand's second largest park.

A collection of venomous snakes and reptiles for the whole family to enjoy.

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

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

The cursed island of black pebbles.

Monkeys lounge around at this 13th century temple.

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

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

A forest of phallic offerings found in a quiet corner of a hotel car park.

At the right time of day, sunlight floods through the roof of this cave and illuminates the small pavilion hidden within.

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

From dragonfruit to mangoes to durian this Thailand resort allows guests to stay inside all manner of giant fruit.

A modern temple with an ancient philosophy.

Vintage furniture and art share space with all manner of collectibles at this quirky shop in Bangkok.

A tall karst islet popularized by 007.

This museum has a most unusual location: inside a giant, three-headed elephant.

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

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

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.

Walk through depictions of the torture inflicted on those who go to Buddhist hell.