The Rare Buddha Image at Wat Phra Non, Suphan Buri
I’m very drawn towards religious artwork, so when I heard that there was a rare supine Buddha image in nearby Suphan Buri, I had to see it. There are many reclining Buddha images around...
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Longan, Lamyai, or Dragon Eye Fruit ~ ลำไย
Longan fruit, AKA Lomyai, are now bursting out on trees all around Chiang Mai and other northern provinces. Our friend Loong Tong, a local red truck driver, has an orchard full of this fruit...
Great Balls of Fire in Nong Khai, Thailand!
You may remember hearing about Nong Khai, Thailand, several years ago when it was recommended as a good place for Western expats to retire. I agree with this! Nong Khai is located...
Isaan Landmarks, (Part 1)
I know that we spend lots of time talking about our travels around northeastern Thailand, known as Isaan, but there’s so much to see here! The Isaan region contains 20 provinces and...
Thailand’s Hungry Ghost Festival in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Part 2
(Hauntingly Updated September 14, 2017) It’s probably best to read back through our last post if you haven’t already. Although the festival begins with the tenth full moon and ends 15 days later,...