View on the First Nawarat Bridge, early 20th century. Source unknown. The Mae Ping River Cruise Enjoy a couple of hours on the water The Mae Ping River Cruise offers a two-hour boat trip on the Ping River with a stop at a nice riverside location. The Mae Ping River Cruise office is at the boat […]
Magnificent Shan-style Buddha image at Wat More Nyin The border crossing at Mae Sai/Tachileik The border crossing at Mae Sai/Tachileik has been an important gateway to Myanmar for at least a century. It was here that American missionaries escaped from Thailand after the invasion of Japanese troops in December 1941. The border at Mae Sai-Tachileik […]
Table of Contents The Ban Ho Mosque Wongluekiat House The Muslim community in Chiang Mai Introduction This article is about the Muslim community in Chiang Mai. I am not religious, but I have always enjoyed the diversity of religions in Chiang Mai. During our historical walk, you will pass a Christian church, a Buddhist temple, […]
Table of Contents Chiang Mai’s Silver Temple: Wat Sri Suphan Old handicrafts of Chiang Mai Wat Sri Suphan (วัดศรีสุพรรณ), Chiang Mai’s “Silver Temple,” is one of the most exciting and active temples, located outside the old walled city. It is just north of the Chiang Mai gate, the northern entrance to the old city. The […]
Wat Rong Khun, the amazing White Temple in Chiang Rai Wat Rong Khun (วัดร่องขุ่น) aka the “White Temple” has become the most popular attraction in Chiang Rai. It is not an active Buddhist temple because it has no monks residing. It is prominently in our list of “things to do in Chiang Rai“. In its […]
The Tu Pu Cave Temple Samnaksong Tu Pu (ปู่สำนักสงฆ์ตุ๊ปู่) is also known as Tu Pu Cave Temple or Tu Pu Priest’s Camp Site. I think you can describe it as the residence of the living place of forest monks. It is located in a limestone mountain about 5 km from Chiang Rai on the road […]
News from Chiang Mai and North Thailand – July 2022 It is time for some news from Chiang Mai after a long silence. We have been very active and busy during these strange times. Chiang Mai is very slowly rising from the ashes but it will take time. For the time being no one talks […]
Start of the samlor tour of USAC The Chiang Mai update of October 2021 I have decided to make a personal email to update you on the reopening of Chiang Mai in October and the situation on the ground. This is not a mass email campaign. I have selected a small number of addresses. I […]
Wat Phrathat Doi Kham Wat Phra That Doi Kham on Doi Suthep The Wat Phra That Doi Kham is located on the low slopes of Doi Suthep/Suthep Mountain. It is a very popular temple. Many Thai Buddhists visit this interesting temple on Doi Kham, one of the foothills of Suthep Mountain. Table of Contents The […]
Cycling in the Sukhothai Historical Park has always been a popular activity for visitors to this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sukhothai was Thailand’s first capital and flourished from the mid-13th century to the late 14th century. Thai people regard Sukhothai as the cradle of their civilization. Table of Contents Sukhothai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site […]