Wat Phra That Doi Tung is really a scenic temple to visit. It is quite a drive up the steep hills in Mae Chan area. When you reach Doi Tung, you have the option to climb a huge flight of stairs up, then you would be lead to an area where you can ring the …
Wat Phra That Doi Tung- beautiful temple up the hills Read More »
Mae Sai แม่สาย is located in the border between Thailand and Myanmar. It is a very busy area due to a number of locals, Myanmar nationals and tourists visiting the area. Many tourists go to Mae Sai to do the ‘border run’ to extend their stay in Thailand for another 14 days. The scene is beautiful …
Mae Sai- shopping and border between Thailand and Myanmar Read More »
Acharn Chalermchai Kositpipat is an extremely talented person who built Wat Rong Khun- a well known and must visit place if you travel to Chiang Rai, Thailand. If you go to Wat Rong Khun the absolute beauty and artwork will just take your breath away. I have great admiration for Acharn Chalermchai. From young, Acharn …
Utilizing Talent to Benefit Others- Acharn Chalermchai of Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai Read More »
Below are photos taken at the Golden Triangle Temple- where the river intersects between Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. The Golden Buddha statue (made of bronze) weighing 69 tonnes is known as Phra Phutthanawalantue พระพุทธนวล้านตื้อ. It has the height of 15.99 meters and widest width of 9.99 meters. The Buddha is seated on top of a …
Wat Phra That Pha Ngao, Amphor Chiang Saen วัดพระธาตุผาเงา เชียงแสน is another important old temple of Chiang Rai province. There is a chedi called Pha Ngao standing on a huge rock in the temple compound and that is where its name is derived from.
