Of course Thailand’s capital has a number of important shrines and monuments, but those found elsewhere in the kingdom have no less significance, at least on a regional basis. Stone and bronze sculptures and epitaphs protect the memory of both important figures from the country’s past and those who made sacrifices for their country. Although many stem from events in Thailand’s modern history, others date through to Thailand’s prehistory. Housed in ruins and temples with the influences of Khmer and other kingdoms, they represent a range of actual deities and religious figures and those based in mythology. Wherever you are in Thailand, visiting local monuments and shrines will give you a worthwhile insight into important aspects of the country’s history and culture.
Although the Bridge on the River Kwai (Saohan Mae Nam Kwae) has become a symbol of the brutality of the Second World War, the War Cemeteries are evidence of its effect. Kanchanaburi has two cemeter...
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Of course Thailand’s capital has a number of important shrines and monuments, but those found elsewhere in the kingdom have no less significance, at least on a regional basis. Stone and bronze sculptures and epitaphs protect the memory of both important figures from the country’s past and those who made sacrifices for their country. Although many stem from events in Thailand’s modern history, others date through to Thailand’s prehistory. Housed in ruins and temples with the influences of Khmer and other kingdoms, they represent a range of actual deities and religious figures and those based in mythology. Wherever you are in Thailand, visiting local monuments and shrines will give you a worthwhile insight into important aspects of the country’s history and culture.
