Rising up like an Indo-Asian mirage, the Central Mosque of Songkhla - dubbed Thailand's Taj Mahal - is a commanding nod to the region's historic Muslim roots. The modern monument, inspired by classical Mughal architecture, boasts a symmetrical design with a central gold dome atop a large square building flanked by four detached minarets overlooking a large pond, where you can see reflections if you come early in the morning. One thing I missed is to go on top of the roof during sunset after some rain, you'll get a killer photo!