Wat Phra Mahathat Wora Mahawihan, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand

Wat Phra Mahathat Wora Mahawihan                                                 

Address :  Nai Mueang Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat Nakhon Si Thammarat 80000         

Phra Borommathat Chedi

(The Great Noble Relics Stupa)

Wat Phra Mahathat Wora Mahawihan, previously known as Wat Phra Barommathat, is the royal monastery in the advanced level in the type of Wora Mahawihan and has the old construction period with importance in terms of religion. Also, there is the important archeological site of history in terms of archeology and religion. Wat Phra Mahathat Wora Mahawihan or what Nakhon people call Wat Phrathat is a sacred archeological site and is the esteem of Nakhon Si Thammarat people as well as Buddhisms. The well-known symbol of Nakhon Si Thammarat province is Phra Barommathat Chedi, which is located inside Wat Phra Mahathat Wora Mahawihan. It is a place that contains the Buddha’s relics of Buddha. At present, the Fine Arts Department has registered Wat Phra Mahathat as a historical site. It is considered to be one of the most important sacred places of the southern region.

Phra Barommathat Chedi is the pagoda in Lanna architectural style. The prominent point is at the top of the pagoda, which is covered with pure gold. From the belief, it had been relayed that Phra That consists of gold ornaments and valuable objects until the end of the pagoda. These valuable objects are the offering from Buddhists to the Buddha to reach nirvana. Regarding the slogan of province, which is a historical town, the golden Phra That, plentiful minerals, three-metal nielloware, numerous temples, abundant shellfish. Therefore, Phra That Thongkham means the top of the golden Chedi of Phra Barommathat. If anyone would like to see the top of the golden Phra That closely, there are binoculars for service with a fee of your consideration.

Credit :  https://www.thailandtourismdirectory.go.th/en/info/attraction/detail/itemid/21136

Wat Pho - Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimol Mangklararm Rajwara Mahawiharn

 Wat Pho - Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimol Mangklararm Rajwara Mahawiharn         

open 8.00 AM - 5.00 PM everyday                                 

address :  2 Sanamchai Road, Grand Palace Subdistrict, Pranakhon District,

Bangkok 10200        

 

Reclining Buddha Image

 

The Chant for Reclining Buddha Image

Na-mo-tus-sa-pa-ka-wa-to

Ah-ra-ha-to                   

Sum-ma sum-pood-ta sa (Repeat 3 times)

Yat-sa-noos-sa-ra-ne-na-pi  Aun-ta-lick  Khe-pi   Pa-ni-no   Pa-ti-thi-tha-ma-thi

Kat-cha-ti   Poom-mee-young    Vi-ya   Sub-pa-ta    Sub-pu-pat-ta-wa   Cha-lum-ha

Yak-kha-jo-ra-ti   Sam-pa-wa   Ka-na-naa-na-ja

The first classed Rayal Monastery of Ratchaworamahawiharn, was originally an old temple from

Ayutthaya period named Wat Photharam.  But people always call it Wat Pho, King Rama I had the 

entire temple restored in 1788 and ordered to bring all the buddha images from desterted temples 

in the countryside to enshrine in Ubosot (teh ordination hall).

after the temple celebration wal held in 1801.  It was renamed to Wat Phrachetuphon Wimonmangkhalawat.  in the reign of King Rama III..  The monastery received another Grand Renovation.  The King also ordered to gather scattering as Thailand's and texts to be inscribed on Marble Slabs aroung the Temple, which people could read and learn from.

As a recsult, It was regarded as Thailand's first University.

In King Rama IV's reign, the temple was partly restored and renamed to Wat Phrachetuphon Wimonmangkhalaram Ratchaworamahawiharn. in the Temple, which is considered to be 

King Rama I's favourite temple there are plenty of religious buildings and objects worth to observe

and to study form, such as the reclining Buddha, Phra Mana Chedi of the 4 reigns, statues of hermit 

demonstrating the various positions of massge, and several Chinese stone dolls.

Nuad Thai, traditional Thai massage

Inscribed in 2019 (14.COM) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

UNESCO

OTOP Fair and Support Foundation in Honor of Her Majestic Queen Sirikit 2020

OTOP Fair and Support Foundation in Honor of Her Majestic Queen Sirikit 2020     

In honor of Her Majestic Queen Sirikit Maintain and expand the product results according to the Arts and Crafts Promotion Project and to showcase and distribute the products of the Arts and Crafts promotion Foundation  and products according to the One district project One product (OTOP)

The event is from 8th to 16th August 2020          
at IMPACT Exhibition  
Challenger Hall 2, Impact Muang Thong Thani           

Batik

Mien, Karen, Hmong, Lisu

Cactus & Succulent Fair 15.5 New Normal 2020

Cactus & Succulent Fair 15.5 New Normal 2020               
8-9 August, 2020
at Central Ladpro     

Many cactus and succulent species. More than 300 shops 

-          Astrophytum Asterias (V-type), Kikko, Myriostigma

-          Echinocactus Grusonii, Leninghausii

-          Variegated Gymmocalcium, Calochora, Subdenudata  

-          Lophophora

-          Gymnocalycium Friedrichii LB2178i, Baldianum

-          Euphorbia Horrida

-          Agua Dulce, Cristata

-          Dorstenia Foetida  

-          Opuntia Microdasys

-          Haworthia Perbella, Limifolia, Rufescens

-          Mammillaria Perbella, Scrippsiana, Elongata, Carmenae

-          MelocactusFaucuria Tuberculosa

-          Old man Cactus

-          Golden Boorel Cactu

-          Rainbow Hedgehog

-          Lithops

-          Succulent  

  Etc... 

Daewcactus Cactus Nursery

Petchtamsee Cactus Nursery

Lithops

  

Wat Khae, Suphan Buri Province, Thailand

 Wat Khae, Suphan Buri Province, Thailand                                           

Wat Khae  วัดแค

Located 2 kilometers north of Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat in Amphoe Mueang Suphan Buri , Wat Khae is an ancient temple mentioned in "Khun Chang Khun Phaen", an epic Thai poem, in which stands a 1,000-year-old huge tamarind tree with an approximately 9.5 meters in circumference. The legend has it that Khun Phaen, having learned black magic from Master Khong, transformed tamarind leaves, exactly from this tree, into wasps and hornets and used it to fight the enemy. 

Not far from the tamarind tree is a traditional Thai house called "Khum Khun Phaen" which was built as a part of the literature park and a part of literary and historical art conservation.King Rama V visited this temple in 1904. The temple houses many interesting antiques such as 4 brass Buddha footprints, one on another, possessing 1.4 meters in width and 2.8 meters in length. 

Besides that, there are also Rattanakosin period's Buddha images with beautiful floral print at the end of the 'civara' (monk robes) and 'angsa' (shoulder cloth) in the attitude of subduing Mara and of sitting cross-leg with one top of another, residing in front of the principle Buddha image in the vihara. Other antiques include a brass bell, a brass boiler and a bookcase which was donated by King Rama V in 1869. Wat Khae is situated at Mu 1, Somphan Khong Road, Tambon Rua Yai, Amphoe Mueng, Suphan Buri province 72000. Tourists can reach there via personal conveyance. Once you arrive at Somphan Khong Road, go further for 1.2 kilometers. The temple is on your right. Wat Khae is free entry and opens everyday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

credit :  https://www.tourismthailand.org/Attraction/wat-khae

Wat Pa Lelai Worawihan, Suphan Buri Province, Thailand

Wat Pa Lelai Worawihan, Suphan Buri Province, Thailand                                  
 

The Buddha statue is named Luang Pho To, 23m high.

Wat Pa Lelai Worawihan is an ancient temple more than a thousand years old and a respectable temple of Suphan Buri Province.

Wat Phra Non, Suphanburi province, Thailand                                        

   

Wat Phra Non, Suphanburi province, Thailand

Wat Phra Non was built in Rattanakosin period. It is an ancient temple from the reign of Au Thong Suvarnabhumi. Presently, there are many Thais and foreigners come visit the temple everyday as this place is counted as an Unseen Thailand tourism place. 

There are many highlights inside the temple. Since you enter the temple, you will encounter the sermon hall in a monastery in front of the temple. Later, when you walk a little bit more through inside, you will spot a fish farm called Auttayarn Majcha 

which is actually a Royal project under HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. There are a variety of fish living here such as Pangasius sutchi, Carp, Gourami, etc. Visitors can make a merit here by feeding fish. Also, next to a fish farm, there is a Guan Yin Shrine opens for any believers. Besides, Phra Non Sanctuary is counted as another highlight of the place. The sanctuary is in a tetrahedron shape.

There is one reclining Buddha image which was made of rock lies inside the sanctuary. The Buddha image here is a little bit different from others as the image is in the lying on back posture with two meters size. It is pretty much similar to the one at Kusinara town, India. There are a variety of trees and plants grow all over the area which make the place more attractive and peaceful. Visitors can come over the place by car. Take the same route with Wat Phra Sri Rattanamahathat. Keep going straight for 4.1 kilometers from Somparnkong Road and you will spot the temple on your right. 

located at Moo.2, Somparnkong Sub-District, Muang District, Suphanburi, 72000

credit :  https://www.tourismthailand.org/Attraction/wat-phra-non-3

Pa Tong Ko Savoey, Street Food in Yaowarat's Chinatown

Pa Tong Go Savoey, Street Food in Yaowarat's Chinatown                        
Michelin Guide Bangkok 2018, 2019      

Pa Tong Go + Pandan coconut sauce

4 pieces + sauce 40.- Baht (small set)

8 pieces + sauce 60.- Baht (big set)

Grilled Pa-Tong-Go

Grille Pa-Tong-Go with Topping

Address :  Song Sawat Road, Yaowarat, Sampantawong, Bangkok