Category Archives: Temple

Donald Duck at a Wat

Posted on May 31, 2013 by faranginbangkok

As seen in Chaing Mai. And, no, I have no idea.

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Great Video: Promotional Video Showing Thailand in 1960

Posted on August 31, 2012 by faranginbangkok

Below is a link to a video promoting Thailand in 1960, this video was made for Pan Am. To think how American’s viewed Thailand in 1960- prior to affordable air travel that made the world accessible and readily accessible information … Continue reading →

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Wat Pathum Wanaram

Posted on November 9, 2010 by faranginbangkok

Wat Pathum Wanaram is located in the central shopping district, between the Siam Paragon shopping center and Central World. I have seen this Wat from the BTS Skytrain many times, it is attractive but I never had the desire to … Continue reading →

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Alms for Monks

Posted on March 22, 2010 by faranginbangkok

With protests in Bangkok and slinging of blood dominating the news headlines and “are you okay” emails filling my inbox, I thought it best to write a bit about some of the great parts of being in Thailand and the … Continue reading →

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Buddhist Funeral

Posted on January 7, 2010 by faranginbangkok

I attended my first funeral in Thailand, unfortunately a relative of a close friend passed away. It was a Buddhist funeral and took place in a large Wat in Bangkok. What we would consider as the viewing will last for … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Wat Hau Lamphong

Posted on January 4, 2010 by faranginbangkok

Today I visited Wat Hau Lamphong to see the Wat and temple. In Thai Buddhism a Wat is a sacred area/district that houses monks and a temple; it is an entire collection of buildings that usually has a temple in … Continue reading →

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