Bangkok is among the world's top tourist destinations, and is repeatedly named "World's Best City" by Travel and Leisure

After Sukhothai, the Siam (Thai) Kingdom’s capital city was moved to Ayutthaya during the 15th century. The World Heritage site, founded around 1350, is the birthplace of true Thai art, including architecture and wall art.…

Researching Ayutthaya, it seemed the best way to see the highlights of the historical area would be via tuk-tuk.

Chiang Mai is a hub for handicrafts. Silk factories, pottery factories, and umbrella factories abound.

The Thai have a pet name for the white washed temple in Chang Rai called Wat Rong Khun, and that is "heaven." It's also known, simply, as the White Temple.

The Thai Elephant Conservation Center offers a unique experience to visitors who want to get up close and personal with these friendly, intelligent creatures.

Northern Thailand is the antithesis of Phuket and the Andaman Sea islands. The subtle aggravations of the tourist-dominated south seemed to dissipate with the heat and humidity. Gone were the beach-combers. The stifling…