Continuing our highlight pictures from
November 22 onward
November 22 Chiang Rai
Wat Rong Khun [white temple],
Khun Korn Forest Park Waterfall,
Huai Mae Sai Waterfall,
Wat Huay Pla Kang temple, Guan yin statue,
Wat Rong Suea Ten Temple[Blue temple],
November 23 Chiang Mai old town
Wat Phra Singh Woramahawihan, Wat Phan
Tao, Wat Phan On Watchediluang Varaviharn Temple,Tha Phae
Gate, Wat Mahawan Wat Buppharam
November 24 BKK.
Wat Saket Ratchawora Mahawihan, Wat Phu Khao Thong Temple of the Golden Mount Bangkok, Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan, Wat Suthat Thep Wararam Ratchaworamahawihan
Wat Loha Prasat / Metal Castle
Wat Paknam
Wat Khunchan
November 25 Bangkok
Grand palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun
RAMAKIEN GALLERY
Textile Museum
Buddha's foot with auspicious marks in mother-of-pearl
Murals, Bowls: the bowls are for merit-making (making good karma) by donating coins, often in a ritual along a line of 108 bowls, bringing blessings, luck, and fulfilling prayers, a common practice in Thai Buddhism
Sculpture garden with yoga poses
Wat Arun across the river
November 26
Erawan Shrine / Thao Maha Brahma Hindu shrine, The Erawan Shrine (Thao Maha Phrom Shrine) in Bangkok is a famous Hindu shrine dedicated to Phra Phrom, the Thai representation of the Hindu god Brahma, built in 1956 at a busy junction for good fortune. It's known for its four-faced statue, vibrant offerings (flowers, incense), and hired traditional dancers performing as thanks for answered prayers, blending Hinduism and Buddhism
Wat Trai Mit Witthayaram Worawihan,
4500kg solid gold Buddha
story of the statue...
Chinese Immigrants story in lovely dioramas and miniature models
National Museum
Dolls house
Ivory Ganesh
November 27 Krabi
Khao Phanom Bencha National Park,
Huay To Waterfall,
Khao khom dam, with lovely limestone karst scenery
Khlong Muang Beach sunset
November 28
Railay Beach, Ao Nang Beach, and Phra Nang Beach
Phra Nang Cave (Princess Cave) [with a LINGAM/Phallic symbol]
FERTILITY SHRINE: phallic symbols crowding Phra Nang Cave range from pocket-sized carvings to elaborate sculptures approaching meter length.
Swordfish Monument, also referred to as Sailfish Sculpture...
Cost 5 millions baht bronze, it commemorates an incident about 10 years ago, when local fisherman caught an enormous swordfish off of Phi Phi.
Sunset at Ao Nang Beach...
Fireshow
November 29
Mud Crabs Sculpture Krabi estuary,
Zero kilometer, Krabi
King Power Mahanakhon: A distinctive modern skyscraper in the Silom/Sathon central business district known for its "pixelated" or "cuboid-surfaced helix" appearance.
King Power Mahanakhon... pixelated building
Erawan... divine elephant who is the steed of Indra, King Of Gods
Wat Paknam
Bronze Buddha, 69 meters (226 ft) tall and 40 meters (130 ft) wide,
Phra rathchamongkhon Stupa...
We spent 4 plus hours in the amazing museum
RAMAKIEN: Wood relief work
FOOD & ACCOMMODATIONS
GARDEN PLACE PATTAYA, 2N
Great apt, grumpy owner [said NO for everything, said we had no reservation when we clearly had!! ]
FOOD:We are vegetarians and we self catered
as we always do on our vacations. We bought our provisions from macro
foodservices twice. All the rest was from 7 Eleven. In Thailand the 7
Eleven also stocks Rice So that was convenient. Macro food services
stock only huge quantities as the name suggests . I had brought a
pile of homemade flat bread [roti/tortillas] and tomato relish which
lasted for some five days. I'd also brought Cashew nuts, raisins,
dates, salt, homemade spice mix, butter etc which made life easy
AT CHECKOUT:
We always take pictures when we check
out of our accommodation. In this case since we checked in late at
night on several occasions it was good to have pictures of the apt in
daylight
vessels washed up, kitchen clean
BANGKOK SLT APTS
Great apt, very nice owner, Supplied cooking utensils on request
AT CHECKOUT:
Nice wall hangings with mother of
pearl painting on the staircase
They returned our
deposit 500baht cash on checkout
AYUTTHAYA SUNTOMOON RESIDENCE BY SUMO
Spacious apt In a huge complex with
swimming pool et al . Very poor management .
When we came for Check
in at 1:00 PM he said Apartment will be available only at 2 . so we
went for sightseeing and returned by 6:30PM. There was no one at the
reception . There was a key with our name unattended on the table . A
maid who was in the hall mumbled something, pointed where we should go
. Thankfully a fellow resident at the swimming pool told us where our
G block 404 room was and we took the lift . The apartment has
induction stove, microwave etc but absolutely no vessels, no bowls,
just two small plates . We sent a message by Whatsapp at 6:30 PM
asking for some cooking vessels The manager replied at 9:30 PM saying
their maid has left And they're sorry for the inconvenience. I
prepare food for the night, morning and the next afternoon when I
reach an accommodation and my plans totally ruined because of this
negligence Every other accommodation in Thailand had all the things
listed as mentioned in booking com, If something was missing they
supplied on request This was the only place with so much lack of
effort and politeness
Lobby
Provisions we had bought at MAKRO...
had only plate which I used to make some rice noodles with difficulty
AT CHECKOUT
SUKHOTHAI 100sqm 2 bed apartment above AJ Grill restaurant Sukhothai City.
Beautiful 2 bedroom apt, very nice owner
The kind owner fixed the rear view left mirror of our car with super glue and taped it. We were able to drive to Teak temple and back while our replacement car was driven from Bangkok to Sukhothai by our car rental. We could have driven in the same car to Chiang Mai where they could replace the car but they insisted the mirror should not fall off
[again our heartfelt gratitude to the cops and to God]
Made some veggies and rice in the
microwave the owner had given a big plastic bowl It took a while
At Checkout:
Lampang River Lodge
Beautiful room with amazing antique
furniture The mirror frame and the bed headrest were things of
beauty. The bathroom sink was clogging and the toilet seat refused to
stay on.
Their breakfast was varied and
excellent, The setting by the riverside was scenic and stunning
At Checkout:
yogurt
Modern Style 1BR / Large balcony at Nimman, Chiang Mai,
Excellent well equipped apt, smooth checkin
Lanmuanghouse, Chiang Rai
Funky 2 bedroom apt, owner bought a new rice cooker on our request as the apt has only a microwave.
Great experience.
Funky bar!!
Baan Ploy Inn 2 studio Chiang Mai
Great apt in old town
Yellow Ribbon Hills Boutique Suites Bangkok
Fantastic place, staff are exceptional, cooking vessels came in a minute on request. For the 2nd stay they were already there.
We stayed for 3 nights the 1st time, went to Krabi and then 2 nights again before we left Thailand. We kept a bag with them between the 2 stays
At checkout
The Ozone Krabi Condotel
Great apartment in Krabi town, we had a car and so it was fine.
The security guard is incompetent for handing the key but manager is great.
At Checkout
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