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Phra That Choe Hae

Posted on August 04, 2006

Phra That Choe Hae, Phrae Year of the Tiger: If you are exploring Northern Thailand then the city of Phrae is worth a visit. The old city, surrounded by a wall and moat, still retains many of its original …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Phra That Lampang Luang

Posted on August 02, 2006

Phra That Lampang Luang, Ko Kha, Lampang Province Year of the Ox: One of my favourite temples in Northern Thailand is Phra That Lampang Luang. If you are driving to Chiang Mai from Bangkok then this is an easy temple to visit. The temple is about 20 kms southwest of Lampang and …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Wat Pai Rong Wua

Posted on March 02, 2006

On the way back home from our trip to Suphanburi , we stopped at a really amazing temple complex called Wat Pai Rong Rua. It is popular with people from Bangkok who drive up here for the day. It is quite easy to find. Just …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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How to Make Merit the Proper Way

Posted on April 11, 2005

This morning I was up early to visit my school. Today the students came into school with their parents with food and other essential items in order to offer them to the monks. They also took part in a bathing ceremony which involved pouring rose scented water…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Makha Bucha Day

Posted on February 23, 2005

Today was a religious holiday for everyone in Thailand. Like other Buddhist holidays, Makha Bucha Day doesn’t happen on the same date every year. It is all to do with the phases of the moon. This holiday is held on the full moon of …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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