Mae Naak Phra Khanong, Thailand’s Most Famous Ghost
(Updated October 30, 2015) The shrine of Mae Naak Phra Khanong, near Wat Mahabut, contains an image of the ghost, as well as many offerings. Mae Naak was once a much-feared ghost, but...
Monthly Archive: October 2014
Puppet Masters to Descend on Bangkok! Part 2
In our last post, we talked a lot about shadow puppets, and you may have thought, “These are puppets?” Today we’ll talk about puppets controlled by strings, also called marionettes, which are much...
Puppet Masters to Descend on Bangkok!
We’re very excited about the upcoming puppet show: Harmony World Puppet Carnival in Bangkok Thailand 2014, that is coming here in November! These shows are rarely seen, outside of museums, or the country...
Fruits of Southeast Asia, Pt.5, Santol
We’re finally back to our posts on Southeast Asian fruit! As if on cue, a large fruit vendor truck just drove past our house, with it loudspeakers blaring words of assurance that his fruit...
Kyaik Pun Pagoda in Bago, Myanmar
The main attraction at the Kyaik Pun Pagoda is the four seated Buddhas Shrine. It was built in the 7th Century by King Migadippa and stands 90 feet tall. The names of...