The economies of countries dependent on tourism are clearly hurting, with visitor numbers plummeting as a result of the pandemic. The Thai government estimates a loss of 100 billion Thai baht (over ...

Of the nearly 45,000 temples in Thailand, arguably the most unforgettable—though decidedly offbeat—is Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple. Situated on the outskirts of Chiang Rai in Northern ...

A remote Thai temple with five white Buddhas and vibrant mosaics offers a peaceful blend of spirituality, nature, and modern design.

There are 33,000 traditional temples in Thailand. But with its majestic, otherworldly exterior, Wat Rong Khun is unlike any other site of worship. From the ghoulish heads that hang from surrounding ...

AYUTTHAYA, Thailand, Oct 6 — Several temples in Thailand’s historic city of Ayutthaya were underwater on Wednesday, as heavy monsoon rains flooded provinces across the country. More than 40 temples in ...

If Southeast Asia has taught the world anything, it is that recovery follows even the darkest chapters. From the 2004 tsunami to COVID-19, and now this border flare-up, the region’s resilience endures ...

More than half of tigers rescued from a Buddhist temple in Thailand three years ago have died in government custody, officials announced, according to the BBC. Only 61 of the 147 tigers that were ...

Buddhist temples in Thailand are feeling the financial effects of the Covid-19 pandemic as the absence of tourism has meant a lack of donations and other sources of income needed for monks to maintain ...

(The Conversation) — Thailand's Buddhist temples, important centers of culture and commerce, rely on donations from international visitors. Because of a steep drop in tourism, these temples have been ...