Wat Phra That Doi Tung, Chiang Rai province, Thailand

Wat Phra That Doi Tung, Amphoe Mae Sai, Chiang Rai province, Thailand          
   

Wat Phra That Doi Tung is a Chedi housing relies of the Loard Buddha.  This is a bone that links the front shoulder to the lower throat portion under the Adam's apple know in Thai as "hai plara'.
There is a legend that over 1000 years ago, around B.E. 1454, Venerable Phra Maha Kassapa Thera and King Achutarat, a ruler of Yonok Nakkaphan, and their officers had propitiated the relics which were brought from India to be enshrined on this hill.  

Many 'Tung' or religious flying flags, some as long as 1000 wa were flown on the hill top.  The rims of the flags were waving in the rea demarcating the holy area on this hill (Doi).  From then on, the hill has been call 'Doi Tung' to date, Phra That Doi Tung is the first chedi of Lanna.  Tung is a dignified and auspicious identity of Lanna.  Later in B.E. 2470,

Kruba srivijaya had the stupa renovated with the Lanna are style.  The new structure was then built to cover the original one inside.

credit :  signed board Wat Phra That Doi Tung

The Mae Fah Luang Graden, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand

The Mae Fah Luang Graden, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand                                            

The Mae Fah Luang Graden is a beautifully landscaped garden and tourist attract which is part

of the Doi Tung Development Project.  It is located on 10 acres of land that was originally the 

Akha village of Pa Kluay, part of an important route for opium caravans and those involved in 

heroin-related trafficking and weapons in the past.

With the villagers resellted, a garden of temperate flowers was created in accordance with the

Princess Mother's wish to give Thai people who have never travelled overseas an opportunity

to enjoy a temperate flower garden.

The decorative flowers in Mae Fah Luang Garden are grown and nurtured by local villagers,

hundreds of whom have bbon trained and work there, earning a sustainable lovelihood.

In 1993, the Pacific Asia Tourism Assoication (PATA) named the Mae Fah Luang Graden

winner of PATA Award for tourist site development.

 

Address :  Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park

313 Moo 7 Baan Pa Ngiew, Tambon Robwiang, Amphoe Muang, Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai 57000

Thailand

Tel :  0-53716605-7, 0-53601013

credit :  http://www.maefahluang.org/?p=3253

Mahanakhon Skywalk, Bangkok

Mahanakhon Skywalk, Bangkok, Thailand                                                             

Kingpower Mahanakorn

Mahanakorn Skywalk

Highlights include one of the widest sky glass floors in the world on the 78th floor at 314 meters, the fastest elevator in Southeast Asia, and 360-degree panoramic views that can be seen up to the Bangkok skyline.

address :  

King Power Mahanakhon, 114 Narathiwas Raod, Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500

(9.00 – 18.00 hrs.)

The Cave Doi Nang Non, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand

The Cave, Doi Nang Non                                                                             
Tham Luang Khun Nam Nang Non, Forest Park, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand                    

Tham Luang Cave is a karstic cave system with a sponge form, where many cavity cracks have formed several water passages inside the cave is estimat3ed to be 450-1300 feet above the sea level. 

Although there have been many attempts to pinpoint the cave from the top find a rescue way, no success have been made due to its complexity, forms and slopes.  

Tham Luang Cave is the 4th longest cave in Thailand with its total length 10.316km. as documented so far.  The cave is situated in Tham Luang Khun Nam Nang Non National Park, in Pongpha subdistrict, Mae Sai Districts,Chiang Rai Province.  Due to its length and complescity, most of the cave's are still unknown.

The early map of Tham Luang Cave was created by French cavers who came in 1987.  The map's
areas are still unknown. 

The early ma of Tham Luang Cave was created by French cavers who came in 1987. The map's details were added by Bristish cave divers such as Mr. Martin John Ellis and Mr. Vrenon Unworth who explored the cave during 2014-2016.  The 13 'Wild Boars' rescue mission has since attracted more professionals from varous sectors to explore the cave further.

credit :  signed board, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Ministry of Foreign affairs

Sam The Hero

The 13 'Wild Boars' Rescue Operation June 23 - July 10, 2018   

Nern Nom Sao Slope :  The 13'Wild Thaialnd Cave rescue operation Boars' found  

Thirteen Lives

Phra Pathom Chedi, Nakhon Pathom province, Thailand

 Phra Pathom Chedi, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand                        

Phra Pathom Chedi, the largest in Thailand.  Phra Pathom Chedi is the official provincial symbol of Nakhon Pathom.  The standing big Buddha image was enshrined in the vihara, located on the north side at the top of a huge staircase, named Phra Rung Radjanarith Sri-intharathit Tharnmomopas Mahavachiravuth Rachpuchaniyaboiptr granted name by King Rama VI.  At its base, the relis of King Rama VI are housed.  Additionally, there are Wat Phra Pathom Chedi Museum, the National Musum of Phra Pathom Chedi this is also worth a visit.

credit :  signed board