Thailand in the Emerging World Order

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00:00yo what is up everybody it's your boy brighter days coming at you live from well not so live

00:08actually but hey we're here in spirit and that's what counts right today we're diving into a place

00:13that's as enchanting as it is bewildering buckle up because this is going to be one wild ride

00:18we're coming at you from the future or at least it feels like it the blend of ancient traditions

00:24and cutting-edge technology here is mind-blowing you've got bustling markets that have been around

00:30for centuries right next to skyscrapers that look like they belong in a sci-fi movie we're in thailand

00:36baby the land of smiles and let me tell you the smiles here are contagious everywhere you go you're

00:42greeted with warmth and friendliness that just makes you feel at home but also the land of the bizarre

00:48from the quirky street art to the unusual architecture there's always something that'll make you do a

00:53double take it's like stepping into a different world where the unexpected is the norm and trust

00:58me this place does not disappoint whether you're exploring the vibrant markets taking in the scenic

01:03views or just soaking up the local culture there's always something to keep you entertained and amazed

01:08we're talking temples that look like they're straight out of a dream with intricate designs and stunning

01:14details that'll leave you in awe each temple has its own unique story and charm making them must visit

01:20spots on your journey festivals that'll make you question reality with vibrant colors lively music

01:26and traditions that go back centuries whether it's the water fights of songkran or the mesmerizing

01:32lanterns of loikrathong these celebrations are experiences you'll never forget and some seriously

01:38strange sights from bizarre street performances to unique food markets there's always something that'll

01:44catch you off guard and make you wonder what's coming next you ready for this let's go grab your gear

01:49keep an open mind and get ready to explore the land of smiles and the land of the bizarre

01:54this is going to be an adventure you won't want to miss

01:56all right first up we're hitting you with the white temple also known as wat rong kun

02:04this stunning piece of architecture is located in chiang rai thailand and it's unlike any temple you've

02:10ever seen designed by the renowned thai artist chalerm chai kosit pipat the white temple is a modern

02:16masterpiece that combines traditional buddhist elements with contemporary surrealist designs

02:21this place is like walking into a fairy tale the temple grounds are expansive filled with intricate

02:26sculptures and art installations that tell stories of morality spirituality and the human condition

02:31as you wander through you'll find yourself lost in a world of white and silver where every corner

02:37reveals a new breathtaking detail i mean everything is white and i mean everything the buildings the

02:43statues even the bridges are all painted in this pristine almost otherworldly white it's supposed

02:48to represent the purity of buddha and let me tell you it's pretty darn pure the temple is not just a

02:54visual feast it's also a place of deep spiritual significance monks and visitors alike come here to pray

03:00meditate and find peace the serene atmosphere is palpable making it a perfect spot for reflection

03:06and contemplation the details on this place are insane every inch of the temple is covered in intricate

03:12carvings and sculptures each telling its own story from the hands reaching out from the cycle of rebirth

03:18to the mythical creatures guarding the entrance the craftsmanship is mind-blowing like look at this

03:24craftsmanship it's mind-blowing the artisans who work on the temple are incredibly skilled dedicating

03:30years to perfecting each piece it's a labor of love and devotion and it shows in every detail

03:36and the whole thing is covered in these tiny pieces of mirrored glass

03:40these mirrors catch the light and make the entire temple sparkle adding to its ethereal beauty

03:45it's like the temple is alive constantly changing with the movement of the sun

03:50it's dazzling in the sun when the sunlight hits the temple it transforms into a shimmering spectacle

03:56that you have to see to believe

03:57the reflections create a mesmerizing effect making it look like the temple is glowing from within

04:03you almost need sunglasses to look at it almost the brightness can be overwhelming but it's all part

04:09of the experience the white temple is not just a place to see it's a place to feel to experience and

04:15to be inspired by so if you ever find yourself in thailand make sure to add wat rong kun to your list

04:20trust me you won't regret it

04:22next up we're headed to pataya a city known for its vibrant nightlife and stunning beaches

04:30but beyond the usual tourist spots we're here to check out the sanctuary of truth a hidden gem that

04:35many visitors overlook now this place is wild imagine a structure so intricate and detailed it

04:41feels like stepping into another world it's this massive wooden temple built entirely without nails

04:47yes you heard that right no nails at all can you believe that no nails the craftsmanship here is

04:53just mind-blowing every piece of wood is meticulously carved and fitted together it's dedicated to like

04:59everything philosophy art culture religion it's a place where different aspects of human thought and

05:05creativity come together you name it it's probably represented in here somewhere the attention to detail is

05:11just staggering the carvings are intricate the scale is massive and the whole thing just screams wisdom and

05:16ancient knowledge or at least that's what i got from it it's a place that makes you think reflect and

05:22appreciate the depth of human creativity and spirituality

05:25all right guys buckle up because we're headed to the erawan museum this place is home to a giant

05:33and i mean giant three-headed elephant statue it's like something out of a movie you can actually go

05:38inside the elephant which is just as trippy as it sounds the whole museum is dedicated to thai art and

05:44heritage and it's seriously impressive beautiful gardens intricate sculptures the works definitely

05:50worth a visit

05:51chapter four the ghost tower beauty and abandonment okay this one's a little creepy but stick with me

05:59it's the ghost tower an abandoned skyscraper in bangkok the story goes that it was never finished

06:04because of financial problems and some spooky accidents you can't go inside anymore but just seeing it from

06:09the outside is an experience it's this towering reminder of unfulfilled dreams you know kind of

06:16beautiful in a haunting way

06:17chapter five the death railway a walk through history this one's a little heavy guys the death

06:26railway in kanchanaburi it's a sobering reminder of the horrors of world war ii it was built by prisoners

06:32of war and thousands of them died during its construction walking along the tracks you can't help but feel the

06:37weight of history it's a powerful experience and a reminder that we should never forget the past

06:42chapter six the giant swing swinging into the past all right back to something a little lighter

06:50this is the giant swing in bangkok it's this massive red swing that used to be part of a religious

06:55ceremony they'd swing people really high to try and reach a bag of money can you imagine

06:59talk about a trust ball it's not used for that anymore but it's still a pretty cool site

07:05okay this one's a little different it's the phallus shrine also known as the chow may tuptim shrine

07:14and yeah you guessed it it's dedicated to fertility there are phallic symbols everywhere it's definitely

07:19a unique place and it's said to bring good luck so hey if you're looking to start a family maybe pay

07:24this place a visit

07:25all right guys get ready for this the monkey buffet festival in lopperi every year they lay out a

07:33massive feast for thousands of monkeys and i mean they go all out fruits vegetables cakes you name

07:39it it's a total monkey free-for-all and it's as crazy as it sounds just try not to get too close those

07:44monkeys play rough

07:45this is the dragon temple also known as wat sam fran and guys this place is epic it's this giant

07:55pink tower with a dragon wrapped around it i mean come on how cool is that you can actually climb up

08:00inside the dragon all the way to the top the views are incredible and the whole experience is just surreal

08:05definitely a must see

08:07last but not least we're ending our journey at the hell garden also known as wang san sukh now this

08:16place is a little intense it's a buddhist temple garden that depicts scenes from well buddhist hell

08:21it's graphic it's thought-provoking and it's definitely not for the faint of heart but it's

08:26a fascinating look into buddhist beliefs about the afterlife

08:29so there you have it guys 10 bizarre and incredible places you can only find

08:36in thailand this country is full of surprises from the beautiful to the bizarre we had an

08:41amazing time exploring this incredible country and we hope we inspired you to add it to your

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