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Continue reading →: Loy Krathong Festival
The festival of lights, is an annual traditional festival celebrated to pay respect to the Goddess of water, Pra Mae Khongkha, and Buddha. To the water Goddess, it is to thank her for the abundant water supply and ask for forgiveness for polluting the water. This celebration involves making Krathongs…
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Continue reading →: Wat Samran Niwet; a blend of art and nature
This third class royal temple is located in Amnat Charoen Province which is in the Isan region. Inside, what first caught my attention was the giant statue of Phra Sangkachai. While in most temples you see Buddha, this statue intrigued me. To Buddhists, he is said to be a symbol…
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Continue reading →: Wat Tham Khuha Sawan, home to the largest gong in Thailand
A few kilometers before getting to Khong Chiam town is a beautiful temple. It was built in the 1970’s by a famous Vipassana meditation master, after he discovered a small cave and decided it would be suitable for meditation. The temple’s Ubosot is dazzling white in color that makes such…
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Continue reading →: Stunningly beautiful views at Pha Taem National Park
As a nature lover, do some views ever make you want to still time so that you can soak it in more? A few kilometers from Ubon city in Khlong Chiam district is Pha Taem National Park. The park spans across an extensive bedrock with a lot of forest and…
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Continue reading →: Candle Festival in Ubon Ratchathani
Candle festival is both a ceremonious and religious event, held on two days, Asanha Bucha and Khao Phansa days. Marking the beginning of the Buddhist Lent Period, the pious donate essential supplies for monks’ personal use and also candles that they use to dispel gloom in the temples. On the…
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Continue reading →: Water buffaloes in Thailand
One afternoon we were walking with my friend when music called. I turned to her and said “sounds like people are having fun nearby. We have to find the place.” As, we got near, I saw the mobile stage truck with some dancers entertaining the crowd. Next to the truck,…
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Continue reading →: You will like it at the Kenyan Coast.
Who doesn’t love going on holiday? Though they happen once in a while, they tend to be the best time for many. To relax, enjoy leisure activities and even create memories with loved ones. Knowing that you have a few weeks or days of holiday coming up is the best…
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Continue reading →: Teachers’ Appreciation Day in Thailand
Teachers are deemed to play a very pivotal role in societies all around the world. In Thailand, students do not shy away from showing gratitude and respect to their teachers. There are two days to honor them. National Teachers’ Day (Wan Kru) is celebrated on January 16th of every year. …
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Continue reading →: Phraya Khan Khak Museum
In the heart of Yasothon town, there is an iconic building Phraya Khan Khak Museum. It is a giant toad that was built in 2015 as a learning center for children. It is famous for its shape and the only in the world of its kind. Located in Phaya Than…
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Continue reading →: More than just a tradition in Yasothon.
When we hear the mention of a rocket launch, our minds think of scientific studies. This is because they are mostly used to deliver satellites into space. What if I told you that launching rockets is also a cultural practice? In Northeastern Thailand, you will find this tradition. The Isaan…
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