So there I am, sitting outside my mother-in-law’s house, contemplating another day of being bored in Buriram. Smoking like a chimney and drinking copious amounts of coffee. The Brother-in-law walks into the house, grabs a hammer, mutters something, and wanders off. “What’s he doing with the hammer?” I ask my wife, “Going to kill a […]
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Thailand Photos – Phanom Rung Historical Temple
Phanom Rung Temple (Phanom Rung Historical Park) is one of the most impressive tourist attractions in North-east Thailand (Issan), and the best example of Khmer architecture in Thailand. Phanom Rung (see photos below) dates back to the 10th century A.D, the temple was dedicated to the Hindu deity “Shiva”. The style of Phanom Rung is […]
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Cock Fighting or Gamecock Fighting is still an immensely popular pastime in Thailand, especially in rural Northeast Thailand. Fighting Cocks, called “Gai Chon” are kept for the sole purpose of cock fighting. In terms of Thailand’s cultural heritage, cock fighting is often placed alongside Muay Thai, you could almost say it is a way of […]
Continue ReadingKhao Lak Chang Bat Cave – Pak Chong
Well worth a look if you are visiting the northern area of Khao Yai National Park in Thailand. Although Khao Lak Chang Bat Cave is located about 6 kilometers outside the National Park, it is one of the favorite attractions in the Pak Chong area. The spectacle at Pak Chong Bat Cave What you will […]
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