Wat Pathum Wanaram; a peaceful Buddhist temple in the heart of Bangkok. Commonly known among local people as 'Wat Sa Pathum', Wat Pathum Wanaram was built in 1857 during the reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV), who intended to use this temple as a resort outsite the capital in those days. The construction site was situated at the Phaya Thai field on the bank of Bang Kapi Canal. The site had been a low-lying area with stagnant water.

Chinese workers were employed to dredge two ponds in the area and connect them. The pond to the north was called Sa Nai (inner pond), which was restricted to the King and female courtiers. The other one, to the south, was called Sa Nok (outer pond), on which the King allowed officials and commoners to row their boats for pleasure. Various species of lotus, such as waterlily and Hindu lotus, were brought in to be planted in both ponds. During the rainy season, lotus in these ponds is seen in full bloom.

A royal residence and houses of royal consorts, as well as various buildings and kitchens, were constructed in the area near the ponds. Later, the King named this area Pathum Wan and called his residence here 'Sa Pathum Palace'.

Apart from eating well, one of the secrets of living longer is to have enough sleep in a suitable environment, free from pollution, and with good climatic conditions. Khao Kho, a scenic mountain in Phetchabun province, is a suitable place for a good sleep and a pleasant place to live.

Superb natural surroundings full of flora make Khao Kho free from pollution. As the wind blows through this mountain all the time, Khao Kho is known as one of the places in Thailand that enjoy good ventilation. The weather is cool all year round.

Food on Khao Kho is rich in nutritional value, since numerous vegetables and other crops are grown in abundance there, whether they are indigenous or temperate plants. Tourists may stop to buy them directly from the farm. Among popular plants in this area is sayote (a climbing plant, locally called Fak Maeo), which can be fried with or without eggs or used as a raw material to make soup. The most famous fruit here is passion fruit, which is full of vitamin C and can be made into juice. When salt and honey are added together with ice, the juice will become a tasty drink for good health, which is also believed to help slow down aging.

Often referred to as the market behind the Grand Palace, Tha Tian is located near Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Pho), on the bank of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. During the Ayutthaya Period, this area served as a pier for foreign junks to enter Thailand for trade contact, as evidenced by an amount of china-ware found nearby. The area, known as the Bangkok community, was later turned into a trade center for agricultural products, which was in operation until the Thon Buri Period.

In the early Rattanakosin Period, the Bangkok community was relocated to the adjacent area of Pak Khlong Talat, and Tha Tian became a market for salted fish and groceries and was also reserved for members of the royalty. Later, Tha Tian was razed to the ground during the reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV), who ordered the construction of a foreign court in this area. The pier nearby has facilitated the transportation of both goods and passengers.