My pink frog nosed tuk-tuk driver knew exactly where to take me before the crowds descended on Ayutthaya (the Siamese kingdom that existed from 1351 to 1767). We headed straight to the beautiful Wat Chai Wattanaram temple. Wat Chai Wattanaram is located on the West bank of the river, and so geographically, it’s a good idea […]
Category Archives: Templeseeking
12
Jun
Jun
Visiting Wat Doi Suthep during Songkran in Chiang Mai (Thai New Year) was one of the most spiritual experiences I had in Thailand, but it was also the most surreal, seeing pilgrims pray with their super soakers on their backs! My visit to Wat Doi Suthep ended with a fall down the Naga stairs that […]
08
Jun
Jun
Wat Doi Tong Chiang Rai is best accessed by bicycle rather than on foot, as it is a little further out than many of the temples. As the spot where King Mengrai looked out to see where he would build his city, Wat Doi Tong is well worth the visit if you have more than a […]