Bangkok: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited Bangkok’s Wat Pho temple, famous for its architecture and the massive ...

Thailand’s Minister of Culture, Sudawan Wangsuphakitkosol, has ordered urgent restoration work on the iconic Reclining Buddha ...

Feet are considered the lowest and, frankly, least “pure” part of the body in Thai culture. That means you don’t put your ...

Get the best views of Vang Vieng’s dramatic limestone mountains and river valleys from the basket of a hot air balloon ...

At South Korea's thousand-year-old Gounsa Temple, workers delicately swaddled a giant gilded Buddha statue with a ...

An epic Asian vacation doesn't require a massive budget, especially if you consider this destination in Taiwan that boasts exceptional scenery and landmarks.

My 30-year-old-daughter and I are on a week-long AmaWaterways Mekong River cruise. Our journey starts with two pre-cruise ...

Three hours before he was to be murdered by the State of Louisiana, Jessie Hoffman greeted me with a strong handshake and an embrace. He stared deep into my eyes and thanked me for coming.

One of the best parts of the trip to Vietnam for Father Randy Nguyen was the chance to meet and get to know aunts, uncles, and cousins he had never met before. The group gathered for a family photo by ...

NHA TRANG, Vietnam — Driving into this port city in what used to be South Vietnam, it is impossible not to notice the traffic. Where bicycles were once the most common sight, there are now a ...

Looking to bring a touch of tranquility and serenity to your home? A Buddha statue can be the perfect addition, serving as a beautiful decorative piece while also inspiring peace and mindfulness. But ...

The body of the statue is missing its head, feet and right hand. APSARA National Authority For nearly a century, the head of a Buddha statue has been kept in the collections of the National ...