In 1957, pillagers uncovered the country’s richest treasure trove: a hoard of gold objects interred in the crypt

A craft that probably developed in Ayutthaya as early as the mid-14th century, and which the Thais practice in a distinctive style

Lampang is a noted center for the production of blue and white pottery.

Sa paper is made from Sa bark which is soft wood.

This artistic quality is evident in the charming "palace dolls,"

These masks-Khon in Thai-were of great importance in establishing the character, and became and art form in their own right.

Thailand's fame as a silk producer is, perhaps surprisingly, a very recent phenomenon.

Thailand is blessed not only with a wide selection of delectable fruits but also with some of the best varieties to be found in Southeast Asia.

Thai food, like Thai culture, is product of various influences, blended to from one distinctive cuisine.

Thailand is one of the most strongly Buddhist countries in the world; 95 percent of the population practice Theravada Buddhism (a branch of Hinayana Buddhism).