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Many Thais know about Khao Khitchakut but this place is relatively unknown to tourists. Picture on the right shows the hiking up at night. Khao Khichakut is a forest/national park/holy Buddhist pilgrimage site located near Chandrapuri – about 2 to 3 hours from Bangkok. It is opened for about 60 days every year (sometime from [...]

Doi Inthanon- highest peak in Thailand

by Yin Teing on September 24, 2009

It is the highest peak in Thailand. If you go there, please bring along a jacket/long scarf as it can be very cold, especially in the months of July to January. Don’t go there in shorts- else you might feel so cold that you cannot walk. From the base, you can rent a truck taxi [...]

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai

by Yin Teing on September 22, 2009

Wat Phra Doi Suthep is located up on the hills in Chiang Mai. From the base of the hills, you can rent truck taxis up.