Our guide to Wat Suthat, one of Bangkok’s oldest temples. With its magnificent Buddha and fascinating frescoes, its ‘s a great place to escape the bustle of the big city. More things to do before heading down to the Koh Chang islands.
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Wat Arun – Bangkok Sightseeing
A visit to Wat Arun, Temple of Dawn, on the the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. A brief round-up on Wat Arun’s history and lay-out. Details too on on how to get there.
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The Golden Mount at Wat Saket – Bangkok Sightseeing
Our introduction to The Golden Mount, Wat Saket in the heart of Bangkok’s Banglamphu district, perfect for escaping the bustle of city life with its amazing 360° city views. Definitely worth a stop before you head down to the islands.
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School’s Out for Summer – A Koh Chang East Coast Temple Fair
School holidays on the Koh Chang east coast, time for a temple fair at Salak Phet – we guide you round the bugs, noise and dancing.
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Tambun – Blessing your Thai Home on Koh Chang
Our guide to a traditional Thai house blessing or Tambun. Monks from the local Koh Chang temple assemble to perform the rights, locals look on reverently and then everyone eats from plates and plates of specially prepared delicious food.
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Chinese New Year – Firecrackers and Sticky Cakes
Our guide to Chinese New Year, the temples on Koh Chang at Klong Son and down in Dan Mai on the east coast. Shops full of traditional Thai desserts and firecrackers at dawn.
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