89 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Thailand - Atlas Obscura

Unusual Attractions in Thailand

Tambon Chiang Haeo, Thailand

Lotus Lake

Stunning wetlands ablaze with pink lotus flowers.

Tambon Pa O Don Chai, Thailand

Wat Rong Khun

White Buddhist Temple with a golden restroom.

Tambon Saen Suk, Thailand

The Wang Saen Suk Hell Garden

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

Tambon Tha Kradan, Thailand

Erawan Cascading Waterfalls and Caves

A limestone wonderland of water and subterranean secrets.

Khlong Mai, Thailand

Wat Samphran Temple

An enormous dragon scales the walls of this 17-story temple.

Bangkok, Thailand

Siriraj Medical Museum

A treasure trove of pathological, forensic, parasitological, and anatomical specimens.

Bangkok, Thailand

Wat Mahathat (Temple of the Great Relic)

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

Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok Airplane Graveyard

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

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Unique Food & Drink in Thailand

Hmong Stuffed Chicken Wings

Next-level egg rolls are wrapped in an entire chicken wing.

Butterfly Pea Flower

With a squeeze of lemon, this plant can turn any drink into a color-changing mood ring.

Pandan Leaf Extract

This plant adds a hint of vanilla and a wash of brilliant green to any dish.

Leum Kleun

A treat so smooth, its name means “I forgot I swallowed.”

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