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I'm sure it hasn't gone unnoticed that I've been revisiting some of my older images recently, initially with an intention of clearing some much needed hard disk space but which has since turned into a bit of an image rescue operation, most of the time whilst holding my head in my hands and uttering the word "Seriously!?*".. and maybe a few other expletives to go with it. This image in particular previously looked like it had been daubed with a 2" decorator's brush rather than a fine art sable, totally unworthy of this beautiful location. Less is more has never been a truer statement!
On the other side of this peak looking out towards the north west lay the many coffee plantations that make up Doi Chaang coffee, without question the makers of the finest organic espresso I personally have had the good fortune to taste. But this doesn't mean to say you can pull up at any Doi Chaang coffee outlet and expect the same perfection. For that experience you must go to the actual Doi Chaang farm shop in the mountains of Chiang Rai the moment it opens when the beans are still warm from their earlier roasting.
As soon as you walk in and see the shiny 4 headed semi-automatic 'La Marzocco' espresso machine you know they are serious bearing in mind that this isn't an elaborate outlet in the middle of a busy mall and you may even find yourself surrounded by the workers from the fields too. The first time I drank coffee here I was already convinced but it wasn't the first one that impressed me the most, it was the 2nd, 3rd and 4th cup which were identical to the first. Considering that each one was made by a different barrister (yes, i was watching!) this takes some doing. Yes, I'm an addict and can tell you it rarely happens unless you go into one of those insanely anal espresso outlets where the barrister doesn't even look you in the face whilst carefully handing you your coffee their attention entirely focused on whether the crema has too many bubbles or not!
Thank you for grinding to a halt here :)
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I don't have many images that I feel a real degree of satisfaction for but this one, well, it probably says a fair amount about the type of scene I love to capture. It's either that or those telegraph poles again! Let's face it, right place, right time and got lucky with the focus.
Thank you passing by :)
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I was sat in the Doi Chaang farm coffee shop in Chiang Rai a few weeks ago watching these folk put together a traditional Thai Sala and when I returned that evening I was amazed to discover it was finished and yet they had only started that morning!
It might not look much but there is actually quite a bit to it and when I compared this to a similar one I had built also with 4 builders but over 2 full days this surprised me a little. But then it wasn't until I processed the image later that I noticed the 3 people in the roof.. many hands make light work it seems :)
Huai Nam Dung, Doi Chang Lookout offers a magnificent panoramic view over a diverse geography of large and small hills
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ปราสาทเมืองต่ำ เป็นหนึ่งในกลุ่มปราสาทมรรคโค เป็นศาสนสถานที่สร้างตามคติความเชื่อทางศาสนาฮินดู สันนิษฐานว่าสร้างขึ้น เพื่อถวายพระศิวะ มีลักษณะเป็นศาสนสถานประจำเมืองหรือประจำชุมชน ตั้งอยู่บริเวณหน้าวัดปราสาทบูรพาราม ตำบลจระเข้มาก อำเภอประโคนชัย จังหวัดบุรีรัมย์
คำว่า เมืองต่ำ ไม่ใช่ชื่อดั้งเดิม แต่เป็นชื่อที่ชาวพื้นเมืองเรียกโบราณสถานแห่งนี้ เพราะปราสาทแห่งนี้ตั้งอยู่บนพื้นราบ[2] ส่วนปราสาทพนมรุ้งตั้งอยู่บนเชิงเขา ซึ่งทั้งปราสาทเมืองต่ำและปราสาทพนมรุ้งอยู่ไม่ห่างกันมาก คือห่างกันเพียง 8 กิโลเมตร นอกจากนี้ วัสดุส่วนหนึ่งจากโบราณสถาน และโบราณวัตถุ ของปราสาทเมืองต่ำ พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรมินทรมหาภูมิพลอดุลยเดช ได้ทรงนำมาเป็นส่วนประกอบในการทำพระเครื่อง ที่เรียกว่า "พระสมเด็จจิตรลดา" อีกด้วย
ปราสาทเมืองต่ำ เป็นศาสนาสถาน ศิลปะขอมแบบบาปวน อายุประมาณ พ.ศ. 1551-1630 หรือราวพุทธศตวรรษที่ 16-17
ปราสาทเมืองต่ำ เป็นหนึ่งในกลุ่มปราสาทมรรคโค เป็นศาสนสถานที่สร้างตามคติความเชื่อทางศาสนาฮินดู สันนิษฐานว่าสร้างขึ้น เพื่อถวายพระศิวะ มีลักษณะเป็นศาสนสถานประจำเมืองหรือประจำชุมชน ตั้งอยู่บริเวณหน้าวัดปราสาทบูรพาราม ตำบลจระเข้มาก อำเภอประโคนชัย จังหวัดบุรีรัมย์
คำว่า เมืองต่ำ ไม่ใช่ชื่อดั้งเดิม แต่เป็นชื่อที่ชาวพื้นเมืองเรียกโบราณสถานแห่งนี้ เพราะปราสาทแห่งนี้ตั้งอยู่บนพื้นราบ[2] ส่วนปราสาทพนมรุ้งตั้งอยู่บนเชิงเขา ซึ่งทั้งปราสาทเมืองต่ำและปราสาทพนมรุ้งอยู่ไม่ห่างกันมาก คือห่างกันเพียง 8 กิโลเมตร นอกจากนี้ วัสดุส่วนหนึ่งจากโบราณสถาน และโบราณวัตถุ ของปราสาทเมืองต่ำ พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรมินทรมหาภูมิพลอดุลยเดช ได้ทรงนำมาเป็นส่วนประกอบในการทำพระเครื่อง ที่เรียกว่า "พระสมเด็จจิตรลดา" อีกด้วย
ปราสาทเมืองต่ำ เป็นศาสนาสถาน ศิลปะขอมแบบบาปวน อายุประมาณ พ.ศ. 1551-1630 หรือราวพุทธศตวรรษที่ 16-17
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Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month. It takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country. The word “Loy” means “to float”, and “Krathong” means lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. Loy Krathong is, therefore the floating of an illuminated leaf bowl. But nowadays some krathongs are made of coloured paper. A krathong usually contains a candle, three joss sticks, some flowers and coins. The history of Loy Krathong Festival is slightly obscure. First, it is to ask for apology from the water goddess for having used and sometimes made rivers and canals dirty. Second, it is to offer flowers, candles and joss sticks as a tribute to the footprint of Lord Buddha on the sandy beach of the Nammatha River in India. Third, it is to show gratitude to the Phra Mae Kong Ka or Mother of Water. Fourth, it is to wash away the previous year’s misfortunes.
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Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month. It takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country. The word “Loy” means “to float”, and “Krathong” means lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. Loy Krathong is, therefore the floating of an illuminated leaf bowl. But nowadays some krathongs are made of coloured paper. A krathong usually contains a candle, three joss sticks, some flowers and coins. The history of Loy Krathong Festival is slightly obscure. First, it is to ask for apology from the water goddess for having used and sometimes made rivers and canals dirty. Second, it is to offer flowers, candles and joss sticks as a tribute to the footprint of Lord Buddha on the sandy beach of the Nammatha River in India. Third, it is to show gratitude to the Phra Mae Kong Ka or Mother of Water. Fourth, it is to wash away the previous year’s misfortunes.
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ปราสาทเมืองต่ำ เป็นหนึ่งในกลุ่มปราสาทมรรคโค เป็นศาสนสถานที่สร้างตามคติความเชื่อทางศาสนาฮินดู สันนิษฐานว่าสร้างขึ้น เพื่อถวายพระศิวะ มีลักษณะเป็นศาสนสถานประจำเมืองหรือประจำชุมชน ตั้งอยู่บริเวณหน้าวัดปราสาทบูรพาราม ตำบลจระเข้มาก อำเภอประโคนชัย จังหวัดบุรีรัมย์
คำว่า เมืองต่ำ ไม่ใช่ชื่อดั้งเดิม แต่เป็นชื่อที่ชาวพื้นเมืองเรียกโบราณสถานแห่งนี้ เพราะปราสาทแห่งนี้ตั้งอยู่บนพื้นราบ[2] ส่วนปราสาทพนมรุ้งตั้งอยู่บนเชิงเขา ซึ่งทั้งปราสาทเมืองต่ำและปราสาทพนมรุ้งอยู่ไม่ห่างกันมาก คือห่างกันเพียง 8 กิโลเมตร นอกจากนี้ วัสดุส่วนหนึ่งจากโบราณสถาน และโบราณวัตถุ ของปราสาทเมืองต่ำ พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรมินทรมหาภูมิพลอดุลยเดช ได้ทรงนำมาเป็นส่วนประกอบในการทำพระเครื่อง ที่เรียกว่า "พระสมเด็จจิตรลดา" อีกด้วย
ปราสาทเมืองต่ำ เป็นศาสนาสถาน ศิลปะขอมแบบบาปวน อายุประมาณ พ.ศ. 1551-1630 หรือราวพุทธศตวรรษที่ 16-17
The first true Thai kingdoms arose in northern Thailand, endowing this region with a rich cultural heritage. Whether at the sleepy town of Lamphun or the famed ruins of Sukhothai, the ancient origins of Thai art and culture can still be seen. A distinct Thai culture thrives in northern Thailand. The northerners are very proud of their local customs, considering their ways to be part of Thailand’s ‘original’ tradition. Look for symbols displayed by northern Thais to express cultural solidarity: kàlae (carved wooden ‘X’ motifs) on house gables and the ubiquitous sêua mâw hâwm (indigo-dyed rice-farmer’s shirt). The north is also the home of Thailand’s hill tribes, each with their own unique way of life. The region’s diverse mix of ethnic groups range from Karen and Shan to Akha and Yunnanese.
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Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month. It takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country. The word “Loy” means “to float”, and “Krathong” means lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. Loy Krathong is, therefore the floating of an illuminated leaf bowl. But nowadays some krathongs are made of coloured paper. A krathong usually contains a candle, three joss sticks, some flowers and coins. The history of Loy Krathong Festival is slightly obscure. First, it is to ask for apology from the water goddess for having used and sometimes made rivers and canals dirty. Second, it is to offer flowers, candles and joss sticks as a tribute to the footprint of Lord Buddha on the sandy beach of the Nammatha River in India. Third, it is to show gratitude to the Phra Mae Kong Ka or Mother of Water. Fourth, it is to wash away the previous year’s misfortunes.
Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month. It takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country. The word “Loy” means “to float”, and “Krathong” means lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. Loy Krathong is, therefore the floating of an illuminated leaf bowl. But nowadays some krathongs are made of coloured paper. A krathong usually contains a candle, three joss sticks, some flowers and coins. The history of Loy Krathong Festival is slightly obscure. First, it is to ask for apology from the water goddess for having used and sometimes made rivers and canals dirty. Second, it is to offer flowers, candles and joss sticks as a tribute to the footprint of Lord Buddha on the sandy beach of the Nammatha River in India. Third, it is to show gratitude to the Phra Mae Kong Ka or Mother of Water. Fourth, it is to wash away the previous year’s misfortunes.
Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month. It takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country. The word “Loy” means “to float”, and “Krathong” means lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. Loy Krathong is, therefore the floating of an illuminated leaf bowl. But nowadays some krathongs are made of coloured paper. A krathong usually contains a candle, three joss sticks, some flowers and coins. The history of Loy Krathong Festival is slightly obscure. First, it is to ask for apology from the water goddess for having used and sometimes made rivers and canals dirty. Second, it is to offer flowers, candles and joss sticks as a tribute to the footprint of Lord Buddha on the sandy beach of the Nammatha River in India. Third, it is to show gratitude to the Phra Mae Kong Ka or Mother of Water. Fourth, it is to wash away the previous year’s misfortunes.
Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month. It takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country. The word “Loy” means “to float”, and “Krathong” means lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. Loy Krathong is, therefore the floating of an illuminated leaf bowl. But nowadays some krathongs are made of coloured paper. A krathong usually contains a candle, three joss sticks, some flowers and coins. The history of Loy Krathong Festival is slightly obscure. First, it is to ask for apology from the water goddess for having used and sometimes made rivers and canals dirty. Second, it is to offer flowers, candles and joss sticks as a tribute to the footprint of Lord Buddha on the sandy beach of the Nammatha River in India. Third, it is to show gratitude to the Phra Mae Kong Ka or Mother of Water. Fourth, it is to wash away the previous year’s misfortunes.
ปราสาทเมืองต่ำ เป็นหนึ่งในกลุ่มปราสาทมรรคโค เป็นศาสนสถานที่สร้างตามคติความเชื่อทางศาสนาฮินดู สันนิษฐานว่าสร้างขึ้น เพื่อถวายพระศิวะ มีลักษณะเป็นศาสนสถานประจำเมืองหรือประจำชุมชน ตั้งอยู่บริเวณหน้าวัดปราสาทบูรพาราม ตำบลจระเข้มาก อำเภอประโคนชัย จังหวัดบุรีรัมย์
คำว่า เมืองต่ำ ไม่ใช่ชื่อดั้งเดิม แต่เป็นชื่อที่ชาวพื้นเมืองเรียกโบราณสถานแห่งนี้ เพราะปราสาทแห่งนี้ตั้งอยู่บนพื้นราบ[2] ส่วนปราสาทพนมรุ้งตั้งอยู่บนเชิงเขา ซึ่งทั้งปราสาทเมืองต่ำและปราสาทพนมรุ้งอยู่ไม่ห่างกันมาก คือห่างกันเพียง 8 กิโลเมตร นอกจากนี้ วัสดุส่วนหนึ่งจากโบราณสถาน และโบราณวัตถุ ของปราสาทเมืองต่ำ พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรมินทรมหาภูมิพลอดุลยเดช ได้ทรงนำมาเป็นส่วนประกอบในการทำพระเครื่อง ที่เรียกว่า "พระสมเด็จจิตรลดา" อีกด้วย
ปราสาทเมืองต่ำ เป็นศาสนาสถาน ศิลปะขอมแบบบาปวน อายุประมาณ พ.ศ. 1551-1630 หรือราวพุทธศตวรรษที่ 16-17
Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month. It takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country. The word “Loy” means “to float”, and “Krathong” means lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. Loy Krathong is, therefore the floating of an illuminated leaf bowl. But nowadays some krathongs are made of coloured paper. A krathong usually contains a candle, three joss sticks, some flowers and coins. The history of Loy Krathong Festival is slightly obscure. First, it is to ask for apology from the water goddess for having used and sometimes made rivers and canals dirty. Second, it is to offer flowers, candles and joss sticks as a tribute to the footprint of Lord Buddha on the sandy beach of the Nammatha River in India. Third, it is to show gratitude to the Phra Mae Kong Ka or Mother of Water. Fourth, it is to wash away the previous year’s misfortunes.
Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month. It takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country. The word “Loy” means “to float”, and “Krathong” means lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. Loy Krathong is, therefore the floating of an illuminated leaf bowl. But nowadays some krathongs are made of coloured paper. A krathong usually contains a candle, three joss sticks, some flowers and coins. The history of Loy Krathong Festival is slightly obscure. First, it is to ask for apology from the water goddess for having used and sometimes made rivers and canals dirty. Second, it is to offer flowers, candles and joss sticks as a tribute to the footprint of Lord Buddha on the sandy beach of the Nammatha River in India. Third, it is to show gratitude to the Phra Mae Kong Ka or Mother of Water. Fourth, it is to wash away the previous year’s misfortunes.
ปราสาทเมืองต่ำ เป็นหนึ่งในกลุ่มปราสาทมรรคโค เป็นศาสนสถานที่สร้างตามคติความเชื่อทางศาสนาฮินดู สันนิษฐานว่าสร้างขึ้น เพื่อถวายพระศิวะ มีลักษณะเป็นศาสนสถานประจำเมืองหรือประจำชุมชน ตั้งอยู่บริเวณหน้าวัดปราสาทบูรพาราม ตำบลจระเข้มาก อำเภอประโคนชัย จังหวัดบุรีรัมย์
คำว่า เมืองต่ำ ไม่ใช่ชื่อดั้งเดิม แต่เป็นชื่อที่ชาวพื้นเมืองเรียกโบราณสถานแห่งนี้ เพราะปราสาทแห่งนี้ตั้งอยู่บนพื้นราบ[2] ส่วนปราสาทพนมรุ้งตั้งอยู่บนเชิงเขา ซึ่งทั้งปราสาทเมืองต่ำและปราสาทพนมรุ้งอยู่ไม่ห่างกันมาก คือห่างกันเพียง 8 กิโลเมตร นอกจากนี้ วัสดุส่วนหนึ่งจากโบราณสถาน และโบราณวัตถุ ของปราสาทเมืองต่ำ พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรมินทรมหาภูมิพลอดุลยเดช ได้ทรงนำมาเป็นส่วนประกอบในการทำพระเครื่อง ที่เรียกว่า "พระสมเด็จจิตรลดา" อีกด้วย
ปราสาทเมืองต่ำ เป็นศาสนาสถาน ศิลปะขอมแบบบาปวน อายุประมาณ พ.ศ. 1551-1630 หรือราวพุทธศตวรรษที่ 16-17
Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month. It takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country. The word “Loy” means “to float”, and “Krathong” means lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. Loy Krathong is, therefore the floating of an illuminated leaf bowl. But nowadays some krathongs are made of coloured paper. A krathong usually contains a candle, three joss sticks, some flowers and coins. The history of Loy Krathong Festival is slightly obscure. First, it is to ask for apology from the water goddess for having used and sometimes made rivers and canals dirty. Second, it is to offer flowers, candles and joss sticks as a tribute to the footprint of Lord Buddha on the sandy beach of the Nammatha River in India. Third, it is to show gratitude to the Phra Mae Kong Ka or Mother of Water. Fourth, it is to wash away the previous year’s misfortunes.
Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month. It takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country. The word “Loy” means “to float”, and “Krathong” means lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. Loy Krathong is, therefore the floating of an illuminated leaf bowl. But nowadays some krathongs are made of coloured paper. A krathong usually contains a candle, three joss sticks, some flowers and coins. The history of Loy Krathong Festival is slightly obscure. First, it is to ask for apology from the water goddess for having used and sometimes made rivers and canals dirty. Second, it is to offer flowers, candles and joss sticks as a tribute to the footprint of Lord Buddha on the sandy beach of the Nammatha River in India. Third, it is to show gratitude to the Phra Mae Kong Ka or Mother of Water. Fourth, it is to wash away the previous year’s misfortunes.
Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month. It takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country. The word “Loy” means “to float”, and “Krathong” means lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. Loy Krathong is, therefore the floating of an illuminated leaf bowl. But nowadays some krathongs are made of coloured paper. A krathong usually contains a candle, three joss sticks, some flowers and coins. The history of Loy Krathong Festival is slightly obscure. First, it is to ask for apology from the water goddess for having used and sometimes made rivers and canals dirty. Second, it is to offer flowers, candles and joss sticks as a tribute to the footprint of Lord Buddha on the sandy beach of the Nammatha River in India. Third, it is to show gratitude to the Phra Mae Kong Ka or Mother of Water. Fourth, it is to wash away the previous year’s misfortunes.
Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month. It takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country. The word “Loy” means “to float”, and “Krathong” means lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. Loy Krathong is, therefore the floating of an illuminated leaf bowl. But nowadays some krathongs are made of coloured paper. A krathong usually contains a candle, three joss sticks, some flowers and coins. The history of Loy Krathong Festival is slightly obscure. First, it is to ask for apology from the water goddess for having used and sometimes made rivers and canals dirty. Second, it is to offer flowers, candles and joss sticks as a tribute to the footprint of Lord Buddha on the sandy beach of the Nammatha River in India. Third, it is to show gratitude to the Phra Mae Kong Ka or Mother of Water. Fourth, it is to wash away the previous year’s misfortunes.
Phu Kradueng National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติภูกระดึง), located in the Phu Kradueng mountain area, Amphoe Phu Kradueng of Loei Province, is one of the most famous national parks of Thailand, with a high point of 1316 m (4318 ft) above sea level. Every year tens of thousands of people come to make the climb up this famous mountain. It received the title of a nationally protected forest in the year 1943, and was proclaimed a national park on the 7th of October 1959, the second national park of Thailand after Khao Yai National Park.
The park is closed to visitors during the rainy season (1 June - 30 September)
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Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month. It takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country. The word “Loy” means “to float”, and “Krathong” means lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. Loy Krathong is, therefore the floating of an illuminated leaf bowl. But nowadays some krathongs are made of coloured paper. A krathong usually contains a candle, three joss sticks, some flowers and coins. The history of Loy Krathong Festival is slightly obscure. First, it is to ask for apology from the water goddess for having used and sometimes made rivers and canals dirty. Second, it is to offer flowers, candles and joss sticks as a tribute to the footprint of Lord Buddha on the sandy beach of the Nammatha River in India. Third, it is to show gratitude to the Phra Mae Kong Ka or Mother of Water. Fourth, it is to wash away the previous year’s misfortunes.
Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month. It takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country. The word “Loy” means “to float”, and “Krathong” means lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. Loy Krathong is, therefore the floating of an illuminated leaf bowl. But nowadays some krathongs are made of coloured paper. A krathong usually contains a candle, three joss sticks, some flowers and coins. The history of Loy Krathong Festival is slightly obscure. First, it is to ask for apology from the water goddess for having used and sometimes made rivers and canals dirty. Second, it is to offer flowers, candles and joss sticks as a tribute to the footprint of Lord Buddha on the sandy beach of the Nammatha River in India. Third, it is to show gratitude to the Phra Mae Kong Ka or Mother of Water. Fourth, it is to wash away the previous year’s misfortunes.
Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month. It takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country. The word “Loy” means “to float”, and “Krathong” means lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. Loy Krathong is, therefore the floating of an illuminated leaf bowl. But nowadays some krathongs are made of coloured paper. A krathong usually contains a candle, three joss sticks, some flowers and coins. The history of Loy Krathong Festival is slightly obscure. First, it is to ask for apology from the water goddess for having used and sometimes made rivers and canals dirty. Second, it is to offer flowers, candles and joss sticks as a tribute to the footprint of Lord Buddha on the sandy beach of the Nammatha River in India. Third, it is to show gratitude to the Phra Mae Kong Ka or Mother of Water. Fourth, it is to wash away the previous year’s misfortunes.
Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month. It takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country. The word “Loy” means “to float”, and “Krathong” means lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. Loy Krathong is, therefore the floating of an illuminated leaf bowl. But nowadays some krathongs are made of coloured paper. A krathong usually contains a candle, three joss sticks, some flowers and coins. The history of Loy Krathong Festival is slightly obscure. First, it is to ask for apology from the water goddess for having used and sometimes made rivers and canals dirty. Second, it is to offer flowers, candles and joss sticks as a tribute to the footprint of Lord Buddha on the sandy beach of the Nammatha River in India. Third, it is to show gratitude to the Phra Mae Kong Ka or Mother of Water. Fourth, it is to wash away the previous year’s misfortunes.
Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month. It takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country. The word “Loy” means “to float”, and “Krathong” means lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. Loy Krathong is, therefore the floating of an illuminated leaf bowl. But nowadays some krathongs are made of coloured paper. A krathong usually contains a candle, three joss sticks, some flowers and coins. The history of Loy Krathong Festival is slightly obscure. First, it is to ask for apology from the water goddess for having used and sometimes made rivers and canals dirty. Second, it is to offer flowers, candles and joss sticks as a tribute to the footprint of Lord Buddha on the sandy beach of the Nammatha River in India. Third, it is to show gratitude to the Phra Mae Kong Ka or Mother of Water. Fourth, it is to wash away the previous year’s misfortunes.
Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month. It takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country. The word “Loy” means “to float”, and “Krathong” means lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. Loy Krathong is, therefore the floating of an illuminated leaf bowl. But nowadays some krathongs are made of coloured paper. A krathong usually contains a candle, three joss sticks, some flowers and coins. The history of Loy Krathong Festival is slightly obscure. First, it is to ask for apology from the water goddess for having used and sometimes made rivers and canals dirty. Second, it is to offer flowers, candles and joss sticks as a tribute to the footprint of Lord Buddha on the sandy beach of the Nammatha River in India. Third, it is to show gratitude to the Phra Mae Kong Ka or Mother of Water. Fourth, it is to wash away the previous year’s misfortunes.
Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month. It takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country. The word “Loy” means “to float”, and “Krathong” means lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. Loy Krathong is, therefore the floating of an illuminated leaf bowl. But nowadays some krathongs are made of coloured paper. A krathong usually contains a candle, three joss sticks, some flowers and coins. The history of Loy Krathong Festival is slightly obscure. First, it is to ask for apology from the water goddess for having used and sometimes made rivers and canals dirty. Second, it is to offer flowers, candles and joss sticks as a tribute to the footprint of Lord Buddha on the sandy beach of the Nammatha River in India. Third, it is to show gratitude to the Phra Mae Kong Ka or Mother of Water. Fourth, it is to wash away the previous year’s misfortunes.
The first true Thai kingdoms arose in northern Thailand, endowing this region with a rich cultural heritage. Whether at the sleepy town of Lamphun or the famed ruins of Sukhothai, the ancient origins of Thai art and culture can still be seen. A distinct Thai culture thrives in northern Thailand. The northerners are very proud of their local customs, considering their ways to be part of Thailand’s ‘original’ tradition. Look for symbols displayed by northern Thais to express cultural solidarity: kàlae (carved wooden ‘X’ motifs) on house gables and the ubiquitous sêua mâw hâwm (indigo-dyed rice-farmer’s shirt). The north is also the home of Thailand’s hill tribes, each with their own unique way of life. The region’s diverse mix of ethnic groups range from Karen and Shan to Akha and Yunnanese.
Read more: www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand/northern-thailand#ixzz2rOy2...
The first true Thai kingdoms arose in northern Thailand, endowing this region with a rich cultural heritage. Whether at the sleepy town of Lamphun or the famed ruins of Sukhothai, the ancient origins of Thai art and culture can still be seen. A distinct Thai culture thrives in northern Thailand. The northerners are very proud of their local customs, considering their ways to be part of Thailand’s ‘original’ tradition. Look for symbols displayed by northern Thais to express cultural solidarity: kàlae (carved wooden ‘X’ motifs) on house gables and the ubiquitous sêua mâw hâwm (indigo-dyed rice-farmer’s shirt). The north is also the home of Thailand’s hill tribes, each with their own unique way of life. The region’s diverse mix of ethnic groups range from Karen and Shan to Akha and Yunnanese.
Read more: www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand/northern-thailand#ixzz2rOy2...
Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month. It takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country. The word “Loy” means “to float”, and “Krathong” means lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. Loy Krathong is, therefore the floating of an illuminated leaf bowl. But nowadays some krathongs are made of coloured paper. A krathong usually contains a candle, three joss sticks, some flowers and coins. The history of Loy Krathong Festival is slightly obscure. First, it is to ask for apology from the water goddess for having used and sometimes made rivers and canals dirty. Second, it is to offer flowers, candles and joss sticks as a tribute to the footprint of Lord Buddha on the sandy beach of the Nammatha River in India. Third, it is to show gratitude to the Phra Mae Kong Ka or Mother of Water. Fourth, it is to wash away the previous year’s misfortunes.
Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month. It takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country. The word “Loy” means “to float”, and “Krathong” means lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. Loy Krathong is, therefore the floating of an illuminated leaf bowl. But nowadays some krathongs are made of coloured paper. A krathong usually contains a candle, three joss sticks, some flowers and coins. The history of Loy Krathong Festival is slightly obscure. First, it is to ask for apology from the water goddess for having used and sometimes made rivers and canals dirty. Second, it is to offer flowers, candles and joss sticks as a tribute to the footprint of Lord Buddha on the sandy beach of the Nammatha River in India. Third, it is to show gratitude to the Phra Mae Kong Ka or Mother of Water. Fourth, it is to wash away the previous year’s misfortunes.
Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month. It takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country. The word “Loy” means “to float”, and “Krathong” means lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. Loy Krathong is, therefore the floating of an illuminated leaf bowl. But nowadays some krathongs are made of coloured paper. A krathong usually contains a candle, three joss sticks, some flowers and coins. The history of Loy Krathong Festival is slightly obscure. First, it is to ask for apology from the water goddess for having used and sometimes made rivers and canals dirty. Second, it is to offer flowers, candles and joss sticks as a tribute to the footprint of Lord Buddha on the sandy beach of the Nammatha River in India. Third, it is to show gratitude to the Phra Mae Kong Ka or Mother of Water. Fourth, it is to wash away the previous year’s misfortunes.