Thailand Songkran - Thai culture better!

Thailand Songkran - Thai culture better!

With the approach of summer, sometimes the biggest water festival in Thailand, Songkran. Here are some tips to be attended to-not-miss party.

1. Songkran When this happens, Thai usual quiet and humble go a little out of hand and arm themselves with water pistols, hoses and buckets ready to absorb all they see. So there is no way to escape the rain, if you leave your house.

2. Songkran is the Thai traditional New Year, so you should try to keep your cool and smile to attract the right opportunities. While the control of water has become the main objective of the festival, Songkran is actually part of the ancient tradition of paying respect to elders.

3. Wearing thin T-shirt and tops can look good for hot weather, but keep in mind that they can be revealing when wet. Even conservative young Thai men who emboldened by the opportunity and alcohol can become very noisy and may try to touch you. Plus, it's crowded and can also be shoving and pushing. Remember, it's a great party atmosphere and everyone wants to have fun. Nobody wants to be in this situation, it is best to dress properly for at least protect yourself.

4. Do you seize the moment? Make sure you have your camera in a plastic bag or better yet buy one that is impervious to water. If you take your mobile phone, double wrap in plastic and use elastic bands to double security.

5. Wear your best fabric will only result in the loss by the end of the day.

6. Provide a photocopy of your passport, it is not only legal for you and your safety, but also to protect all important documents that can be ruined after being soaked.

7. If you really do not mod to join the party, you'll need to store enough supplies for at least 3 to 4 days. If not, even then, a quick trip to the local restaurant is likely to take a dip.

8. Shopping malls and cinemas will be open throughout the Songkran, but the road to be safe online entertainment with water pistols and buckets. Taking tuk-tuk will yu an objective of the splash.

9. It is not necessary to wash your car before or during Songkran, because he will end up having white clay and smears of water on it. Also, be aware that some enthusiasts may try to open your car doors. Most of all, if you go riding on the motorcycle, please take care. A number of accidents in general rise during the festival period.

Overall, Songkran is not just fighting the water. Do not spare your interest in the more traditional side. Water is used to gently wash the hands of elders and monks in Dam Hua ceremony and bathe Buddha images for the blessing. You cam also join the Thai people to build sand pagodas in the temple during the festival.

Travel in Thailand | Wat Rong Khun Unseen Thailand

Wat Rong Khun Unseen Thailand

Wat Rong Khun is also known as the White Temple. Whereas most temples visited by tourists have a history dating back several centuries, this magnificent place of worship was built recently. It is the realization of a dream for Thailands famous artist, Mr. Chalermchai Kositpipat, who designed and supervised the construction of this magnificent temple with its many white statues of figures based on religious beliefs. Construction began in 1998 and be completed in 2008. In addition, there is a gallery nearby exhibit his paintings.



The city of Chiang Rai in northern Thailand is one of the last areas where art and traditional Thai culture flourish. Located near the city of Chiang Rai, about 5 kilometers south, is the magnificent Wat Rong Khun temple or white. The White Hall in northern Thailand has become a national monument and as one of the most recognizable temples in the country, attracting an increasing number of visitors each year.

This trip is not my first visit to the White Temple, but his striking white brilliance always brings a deep sense of me when I arrive and leave the vehicle.

Wat Rong Khun is unique from other temples in that it was built entirely of white with bright sparks reflections mirror glass mosaics embedded in white plaster. The temple is the brainchild of Mr. Chalermchai Kositpipat, one of the most renowned artists from Thailand, who wanted to build a temple in white to signify purity of Buddha. The artist continues to put his religious belief and the desire to enrich Buddhism in Thailand in his conception of contemporary art. The construction of the White Temple is the master work Khun Chalemchai, he designates as an offering to Buddha and his beloved country.

Wat Muang in Thailand.

Wat Muang in Thailand

         Inside the temple has many attractions such as the temple surrounded by a lotus petal pink The world's largest glass floor is a museum temple sacred objects and relics.Open only on Saturday - Sunday 09:00 to 17:00 am inside the statue of the famous monk in Thailand upstairs sacred Buddha image texture in silver.The First Lord of the largest one in Thailand Built to honor On the occasion of the Throne full 50 years.

        Temple statue shows a hell Dan Divine Dan Thai paradise. Gods and Dan China Whose statue Kuan large. A statue of an event.About war in the history of the Thai - Myanmar City Wiset Chai Chan. Wang Matcha back side and can be purchased The Best of the Ang.

 

Phu tub berk in Thailand.

Phu thap berk in Thailand

 

      Phu thap berk in Thailand.Located at Tambon Wang, Phetchabun with a height of about 1768 meters above sea level.Phu Tu called for the withdrawal is over because it is close to the Hmong village over the issue away from Tan, Wang read. Lom Kao 40 kmAnd away from Phetchabun province about 97 km.

          Phu thap berk has a beautiful landscape with natural mountain forests Sea Mist ice cold and fresh air. Cool climate all year round.Because cold air from the grooves on the Himalayas and the high It overlooks the wide sea of mist and see the whole year.

          Top  Phu thap berk Rent a tent accommodation. For those who wish to overnight. To feel the cold. Or want to watch the morning mist. You want to stay up here. Need purveyance And water along with it. Above, because no stores are available. But no problem, try holding the posture bathroom is offline Sing some nights. Is another wonderful experience to be a quite unforgettable.

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Bang Kung temple in Thailand.

Bang Kung temple in Thailand

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            Camp Thai Navy has historical significance. Ek King Video. Whereas His Majesty. To lift Navy to set up camp at the camp, some shrimps, called "camps, Bang kung".Surrounded by a wall measuring some shrimp in the middle of the camp. To a psychological bond and a worship of the military. Free city after some time the two camps was deserted shrimp.Until the establishment of His Majesty King Taksin the Great. Whereas His Majesty is the capital. The Chinese from Chonburi, Rayong, Ratchaburi and Kanchanaburi gather people to set up military camps treatment.There is one called that. "Some Chinese shrimp camp" in the Year 2311 City Angwa God through Kanchanaburi to his troops surrounded the camp, some Chinese shrimp.Whereas His Majesty King Taksin. To the Great Council (the merit) is transferred to the commander of Chinese military assistance to repel the Burmese military defeat different enemies.After the camp, some of these shrimp was left fallow until almost 200 years to the year 2510 the Ministry of Education. Has set up a Boy Scout camp. (currently retired) and has built a memorial to the Court Sin.

     Something interesting

              Prok Pho church

               After the temple was built as the capital from Ayutthaya. Will be covered with tree roots and post draft Sai Krai and looking from the outside think that is the big tree. More than a church inside.Root wood, these are helping to preserve the church. In addition to his magical and majestic as well. Within the statue of Buddha. Villagers called. Luang Pho Bot Noi. (Nil Mani father).And a church that "Prok Pho church" and murals. Late Ayudhya Group is a story about the Buddha.

          Bang Kung temple

           The old Ayutthaya temple as well. On each side with some shrimp camp, with the middle road. Interesting things in this temple are the most ancient scriptures are ancient medicine books.And in front of the temple next to the Mae Klong River. Freshwater fish are different. Residents are too numerous to name, "Wang Matcha".

 

 

Travel in Thailand Floating Amphawa.

Floating Amphawa in Thailand.

            "Floating Amphawa" is a famous tourist destination. Samut Songkhram province. Climate here is tropical gardens mixed with lychee, mango, coconut and waterfront banana, papaya, pomelo, etc. does not wait for the goodies we have come to appreciate each other.We can avoid hot cruise down Canal Garden. Lifestyle Village. Tasting fruits. Or buy back the house to eat any favorite juicy mind that no one at all. Or you can rent pedal cyclist to parallel ditches. Ornrntrns another time as well.

            
                "Floating Amphawa" Do not miss the scene at "Wat Bang Kung," located on Ratchaburi - Wat Bot district Bangkhonthi the camp area, some shrimp. Former barracks ship Major vision king of Ayutthaya.As historic sites. A story of heroism ... people in the Mae Klong Temple is a replica of the camp walls of King Taksin Monument. Pool of about 400 years old.And found one wonders, including churches Prok Pho. Is an old monastery. Expected to create in the Ayutthaya period around the year 2250-2300.With four types of Bodhi tree banyan tree Krai and early draft Kam Yan branching church covered it so it does not see the shape. Within the shrine is a church father Mani Onyx (black father), the Buddha. Large stucco. No less beautiful and wonderful all the same.

              

Travel in Thailand.Koh Samui.

Koh Samui in Thailand.

         In the past, Thai people about Koh Samui, Koh Samui, the coconut yield is the most current tourists around the world dubbed Samui that Garden Central Gulf of Thailand.Koh Samui has beautiful white sand beaches along the sea and coconut trees along the beach, almost around the island. A unique charm that creates a passion for the visitors.Koh Samui is not only subject and only those islands nearby are all there. With superb views. And visitors to Samui sense of worth more than the journey.Each beach on the island, the atmosphere here which vary as a white-sand beach, Chaweng crystal clear waters ideal for swimming. Lamai Beach is a beautiful curved bay.Taling Ngam Beach is the most beautiful sunset on the island. Not only the natural attractions of Samui are available only to restaurants, accommodation facilities tour entertaining and full amenities.Getting to Koh Samui is very convenient. With ferries and passenger ships across the nearly every hour and a trip Direct flights to Koh Samui as well.

           Koh Samui.Is an island of white sandy beaches with a number of such Natien Chaweng Beach Lamai Beach Taling Ngam.Visitors to the wind and sun, sea sand beach that stretches along the sea Coconut palms along the beach and beautiful clear sea. All the charm that visitors have been to Samui. Must return again and again.Fresh seafood is another charm that invites the mind. Monsoon climate is tropical with three seasons.Since the rainy season starts from May to October. From winter months from November to January. As the monsoon period. And summer months from February to April. The calm winds.