Thetraveljunkie.org – Nang Yai Shadow Puppet Drama at Wat Khanon was first established during the reign of King Chulalongkorn, King Rama 5. The origanator of the carved leather puppet figures was a highly respected senior priest by the name of… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – I had the pleasure of attending the Nang Yai Shadow Puppet Drama at Wat Khanon Temple, Ratchaburi. For my international readers, the art of Nang Yai Shadow Puppet Drama is one of Thailand’s finest and most admired treasures,… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – I’m a huge history and heritage buff. While I was in Ratchaburi, I visited Nang Yai Museum Wat Khanon. The museum is situated at Wat Khanon temple, in Tambon Soi Fa, on the Mae Klong riverside, approximately 10kms,… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – Wat Bang Kung was built in Ayudhaya period (more than 200 years old) and covered by roots of local trees. Where has been honored as one of the Unseen Thailand, inside an old Buddhist temple is the is… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – Baan Amphawa morning. We sat in our river dock where it was leafy, cool and where we could feel the morning breeze. I ate some breakfast, then change the world. Yuuummm.
Thetraveljunkie.org – I’m in Amphawa for Discover Thainess. This is the view from my resort dock on the Baan Amphawa Resort & Spa. It is incredibly beautiful here in Samut Songkhram. I will be posting more photos from here in… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – Hello! This time we were on the Mae Klong river, Amphawa region – Samut Songkhram. It’s the region famous for it’s palm sugars and Thai traditional lifestyle. I enjoyed the privilege of a water taxi transfer from a… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – When I was in Amphoe Amphawa, Samut Songkhram. Very beautiful, not built-up and cool fresh air! I visited the home of a local farmer-cum-artist or Ban Phaya So and I saw how the coconut plant influences his life.… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – I have heard so much about Samut Songkhram, but I’ve never been there before. It is about 72km from Bangkok, and it is famous for its rich culture, historical buildings and amazing food. When I was in Samut… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – When I was in Discover Thainess, we woke up at 6.30am and headed out for a fitness and breakfast. Cup of coffee. Thai fried rice. Breakfast was lovely. We sat in our favorite pool. This is the second… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – Life has been pretty damn good lately. Discover Thainess! We’ve been hanging out at the river a lot. We organise to go with 6 or 7 bloggers from around the world. Happy travel bloggers. Laughter, smiling and playing… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – Thai people are remarkably resilient in their way of life under the “sanook” (fun) and “mai pen rai” (don’t worry about it) attitudes to not get stressed out and to be kind and hospitable towards others. Thai characteristic… Continue Reading