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The Buddha image in Thailand that is most often labelled as the most beautiful is this one called Phra Buddha Chinnarat. It can be found at Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Woramahawihan, or Wat Yai for short, in Phitsanulok Province. … Continue reading → |
Edited by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Thailand’s Most Beautiful Buddha Image at Thai Photo Blogs by Richard Barrow
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I have already started to receive letters asking about the political situation in Bangkok. The questions often go like this: “I’m coming to Thailand on holiday in a few weeks. Will there be any problems with the rallies?” As always, questions like these are very difficult to answer. I … |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Is Bangkok Safe for a Holiday? at Thai Blogs
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Early this morning I went for a walk around the protest sites for the Thai Patriot Network and the Yellow Shirts. The protesters have set up camp around Government House in Bangkok. During previous protests the PAD occupied Government House. It is possible that they might do this again. The TPN… |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Walkabout Around Yellow Shirt Camp at My Thailand Blog by Richard Barrow
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During my trip to Uthai Thani, I was really glad to be able to visit Wat Chantharam (Wat Tha Sung) which is alongside the Sakaekrang River. Despite its importance to Thai people and the beauty of several of its buildings, you won’t find this temple in any guidebook. In fact, many English language guidebooks … |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: The Glass Temple at Thai Blogs
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One of the most beautiful temples in Uthai Thani is Wat Chantharam otherwise known as Wat Tha Sung. In one of the buildings there is this replica of the famous Phra Phutthachonnarat. Many people regard this to be the most beautiful image in… |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Wat Tha Sung at My Thailand (iPhone) Blog by Richard Barrow
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Long-boat racing is a traditional festival that is usually held towards the end of the Buddhist Rains Retreat. These races happen all over the country. Some of the biggest take place at Ayutthaya, Phichit, Phitsanulok and Narathiwat. They also have boat racing at Phra Pradaeng in Samut Prakan where… |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Boat Racing at Phra Pradaeng at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand
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“This province is home to a revered Buddha image and four of the nation’s most beautiful national parks” Known to the locals as simply Phi-lok, Phitsanulok is an ideal base for those wishing to explore the North and the western part of Isaan. And that’s what most folk do – just pass through and completely forget to even think of having a look around … |
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Written by: Stephen Cleary
Read more: Phitsanulok: Great History, Scenery at Steve’s Weblog
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Here are some more interesting facts about Thailand that you might not have known before. I will post some more next week. 11. Prior to 1913, most Thais did not have surnames. 12. Thailand’s most expensive pure-breed of dog is the beautiful ‘Bangkaew’. Half-wolf/half-house dog, the Bangkaew has it’s origins in Phitsanulok province. Premium Bangkaew… |
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Written by: Stephen Cleary
Read more: Interesting Facts about Thailand 02 at Thai Culture Blogs