Parts of this sprawling temple complex are deteriorating, but its founder’s body remains intact.

This Khmer-era temple includes a lintel that was stolen and displayed at the Art Institute of Chicago for years before returning to Thailand.

This elegant carving of the Buddha guards a small Buddhist temple within a cave.

An enormous Buddha peers through a gap in its ruined chamber.

In Phetchaburi, Thailand, a roadside vendor cooks his fare with 1,000 mirrors and the power of the sun.

All of Thailand's architectural landmarks, plus some made up ones, all viewable via two-seater bicycle.

This elephant kraal is the only one remaining in Thailand, dating back to the 16th century when these massive mammals were integral players in war and trade.

Buddhist university that allows English-language speakers the opportunity to study with monks in Thailand.

This nugget of paradise earned its name for obvious reasons.

This mountain sunrise is one of the most breathtaking views in Thailand, yet well off the tourist trail.

A forsaken beachfront condo abandoned after the Boxing Day Tsunami.

Cavemen, elephants, and eagles greet passengers driving through the town's main intersection.

A phallic shrine to a princess goddess in Krabi, Thailand.

Cities of the world and famous Thai monuments in minature.

Riding on a pair of architectural dragons, this Thailand temple holds murals full of lurid imagery.

The bank's whimsical shape was inspired by a child’s toy.

This serene bamboo walkway allows Buddhist monks from remote temples access to the nearby village.

A mile-long navigable cave adorned with stalactites and stalagmites reaching up to 65 feet tall.

A dazzling temple featuring a towering 12-meter golden Buddha.

This dazzling Buddhist temple was constructed from over one million ceramic tiles salvaged from a British shipwreck.

This Bangkok high-rise looks like a rudimentary LEGO elephant.

On the small Thai island of Ko Mak, there is a forgotten garden of erotic statuary.

Gruesome statues of people reborn in Buddhist hell stand among the ruins of an 11th-century sanctuary.

Its tremendous toad is actually a five-story museum and viewing platform.