The temples within the city Surat Thani did not impress me that much, there are neither really historical ones - maybe except the one building of Wat Pattanaram - nor as lavishly decorated. Slighly outside the city center however is one temple which is worth a short visit just to admire the architecture and handicraft necessary to create it. Of course compared with the temples in Bangkok it is just a normal one, yet for Surat Thani city it is apparently the most interesting one. Named Wat Phonimit (วัดโพธิ์นิมิต), the temple is located on the road towards Kanchanadit, about 4 kilometer from the city ...
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I recently spent a few days in the city of Udon Thani, something I do on each of my holidays to Thailand. I look on Udon Thani as my barometer of how well tourism in Thailand is faring. In Bangkok the long tail boats on the Chao Phraya River may be bobbing empty and the tuk tuks nearby stood still but what about Udon Thani and my true barometer test. Is business for the bar girls on the 'up'. If the bar girls are doing a decent trade then I think likewise for the Land of Smiles too. Udon Thani has its fair share ...
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Since I covered the other changes in the Catholic church of Thailand, I now also mention the last of the bishops beyond the retirement age has found a successor. Bishop George Yod Phimphisan (ยอร์ช ยอด พิมพิสาร) was bishop of Udon Thani since 1975. Now aged 76 and therefore before the normal retirement age of 75 according to Canon 401 § 1 , he now was the oldest bishop in Thailand and the only one beyond retirement age. The next oldest one is Archbishop Louis Chamniern Santisukniram of Thare and Nonseng at age 67, so this would be last such announcement for at least the ...
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A few days ago I buddied up with Brendan and we dove together for a 4 day dive package. Not only does this work out cheaper in the long run but its great as you can take a break in between and not get tired.Brendan also took a Noitrox Course with Go Dive on Koh [...] [ This is an external blog. Read complete blog here... ]...
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Giddy with excitement as you set out to unravel Phang-nga, Thailand?
Before you set out on your journey, make sure you get utmost enjoyment by knowing bits and pieces about the varied attractions that the exquisite destination has to offer. Whether it’s beach and island attractions (which are ideal to visit towards the later part of November until April) of Phang-nga, Thailand, or its nature parks and interesting wildlife, or perhaps the historic sites, or a taste of paradise at Phang Nga Bay located in southern Thailand you’re dreaming of, you can explore them all to your heart’s content with just a bit of ...
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