After adventuring through Cambodia, we decided to take it slow in Bangkok, the bustling capital of Thailand, as well as relaxing and soaking up some sun on Thailand’s most famous beaches.

Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of the Dawn overlooks the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok

The Grand Palace grounds, former home of the King of Thailand, also includes Wat Phra Kaew which is the most sacred Buddhist temple of Thailand

“Sawatdee Khrab!” said Ronald McDonald

Our new friend Mauy introduced us to some delicious local Thai dishes for dinner

Soi Cowboy is one of Bangkok’s several famous red-light districts

A Thai monk on his morning alms round

Dumnoen Saduak Floating Market

The beautiful beaches of Koh Phi Phi, or Phi Phi Island were made famous when parts of the movie “The Beach” were filmed here

Phuket Island also had many beautiful beaches for us to enjoy