Timeless Thailand - A Travel Video

"Timeless Thailand" is not a typical travel video I often do since Thailand is my home country, and you will be watching a video of Thailand through the eyes of a Thai. Most Thailand travel videos often involve beaches, parties, and elephants, and every cliche you would come to expect from a trip to Thailand, but I'm doing things a little differently here.

For this trip in Thailand, I decided to explore the less-traveled areas in Northern Thailand where the cradle of our nation began, starting from Phitsanulok and traversed through some of the historically significant cities like Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet, Lampang, Lamphun, and eventually ended in Chiang Mai, where my camera broke down 😅.

For this video, the concept of time comes into play quite heavily as I traveled through places like Sukhothai, which is the first kingdom of Siam established in 1248, and continued on to discover more and more of my country's history through the ancient ruins of Si Satchanalai, Phitsanulok, Kamphaeng Phet, followed by exploring the Lanna Kingdom, which included Lampang, Lamphun, and Chiang Mai.

At the beginning of the video, I wanted to show the cradle of our country through the ruins of the old Siam and Lanna kingdom, and as the video progresses, the footage should show the architectural style of these ruins shifting from the old rustic red sandstone to a more extravagant design of golden pagodas, signifying the progress of time and development.

As the video reaches about the 1-minute mark and the music slows down, I think it is a good time to convey how important Buddhism is throughout the history of Thailand, as a way for the Thais to hold and unite each other in both good and bad times.

And then as the video picks up again, I go for epic drone footage (first time traveling with my own drone 😍) showing all the beautiful landscapes of Thailand's north before back to the ground and the end, showing you a montage of my time celebrating the 2020 New Year in Lampang while illustrating how the cultures of old and new coexist in modern-day Thailand. Hence, why I decided to call this video "Timeless Thailand." Also, if you notice, the video progresses from early morning to night in 3 minutes, which is another play on the concept of time.

I hope you will enjoy this video as much as I enjoyed making it. Did you recognize any of these places in the video? If so, please let us know in the comments below.

Location: Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai, Kamphaeng Phet, Lampang, Lamphun, and Chiang Mai

Music: Ocean View by Dyalla - A great composer from New Zealand (Check her out on Dyalla's Youtube Channel)

Camera: Sony a6500 + DJI Mavic Mini - Here is why the Sony a6500 is the best travel camera to get.

Camera Lens: 16 - 70mm F4 Zeiss lens and a few other lenses you can see here.

Further Reading for Thailand

Looking for more information for your trip to Thailand? Here is a collection of articles about Thailand that you might find useful:

• Looking for a complete travel guide to Southeast Asia? You should check out our 3 Months Backpacking Itinerary for Southeast Asia.
• More often than not, your journey in Thailand will begin in Bangkok. Here is a 12-Hours Guide to Spending Time in Bangkok.
• Looking to escape Bangkok for a little while? How about exploring the ancient city of Ayutthaya? Here are 12 Best Things to Do in Ayutthaya for Backpackers.
• Kanchanaburi is great place to visit for a quick trip from Bangkok. Here are 15 Best Things to Do and a 3-days Backpacking Itinerary for Kanchanaburi.
• Here is how to visit Erawan Falls, the most beautiful waterfall in Thailand. A Complete Hiking Guide to Erawan Falls, Kanchanaburi.
• Let’s get off the beaten path and visit Sangkhlaburi, a small Mon village by the border between Thailand and Myanmar. Here are Top 10 Things to Do in Sangkhlaburi, Thailand.
• Pilok is probably a travel destination in Thailand you have never heard of and here is why you should visit it. Here’s The Ultimate Backpacking Guide to Pilok Village.
• Not sure where to begin your journey in Northern Thailand? How about an old capital with a Complete Backpacking Guide to Phitsanulok?
• Did you know that the cradle of Thailand began in the ancient city of Sukhothai north of Bangkok in the 13th Century? If you are interested in the history of Thailand, here is The Ultimate Backpacking Guide to Sukhothai.
• Sukhothai has a twin city that had prospered together since the first founding of the Siam Kingdom. The ancient city is called Si Satchanalai, 60 km north of Sukhothai and there are many less-traveled ancient ruins there waiting for you to explore. Here is A Complete Backpacking Guide to Si Satchanalai.
• Kamphaeng Phet, which translates to "The Wall of Diamond" was an outpost town than had played a role in protecting the Siam Kingdom from invasion for several decades and you can still see the remnants today. Here is A Complete Backpacking Guide to Kamphaeng Phet.
• Lampang is low-key, one of the most laid back places in the north with a northern-vibe similar to Chiang Mai but much quieter and more authentic. If you are looking to go off the beaten path in Thailand, check out The Ultimate Backpacking Guide to Lampang.
• Spending a few days relaxing in Lampang? Here are 9 Best Cafes and Restaurants to Try in Lampang.
• There is no need for an introduction to the renowned old capital city of the Lanna Kingdom, Chiang Mai. Here is a One-Day Backpacking Itinerary and Things to Do in Chiang Mai.
• Have a day to spare in Chiang Mai? How about going on a day-trip to Lamphun? Here are 7 Best Things to Do in Lamphun.
• Looking to change things up a little? How about we head down to the south of Thailand and explore one of my favorite places in Thailand? Here is How to Travel to Khao Sok National Park, Backpacking-style.
• One of the best places to go snorkeling in Thailand is Koh Lipe, an island in the far south of Thailand. Here is The Ultimate Snorkeling Guide to Koh Lipe.
• Photos worth a thousand words, but what is worth more than photos? A video. Here are travel videos I made for Thailand: Timeless Thailand, a journey into the North of Thailand, Long Tail Thailand, explore the beautiful south of Thailand, and taking it slow with Slowed Down Bangkok travel video.
• Wondering where to go after Thailand? How about you continue on to Malaysia, Myanmar, or Indonesia?
• For all articles about Thailand, visit Thailand Travel Guide page.
• Looking to travel to Southeast Asia? Check out all my articles about Southeast Asia here: Southeast Asia Travel Guide page.
• You can see all my Asia related articles here: Asia Travel Guide page.
• For more of my travel guides like this, visit my Destinations page.