17 April, 2023

Wat Jed Yot, Phra Aram Luang


Wat Jed Yot, Phra Aram Luang


Wat Chet Yot or officially called Wat Photharam Maha Wihan is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. It is a centre of pilgrimage for those born in the year of the Snake.



Beautiful ruins of old temple. Nice to see ancient architecture and park setting. Nice place to shoot photos. No entrance fee for Tourists as of March 2022 but I am not sure if this was always free entry.








Fascinating temple complex just outside of the old city center in Chiang Mai and an active worshipping place for Buddhist monks. The various Chedi are still mostly preserved though the main building has lost several statues on the side walls for what must have been a majestic view in its prime.
Plenty of trees on the entire ground to create a very relaxing atmosphere where you can walk around in peace and gaze over the scenery. Also free of charge like most temples in CM.





A peaceful and tranquil temple situated a bit further away from the main tourist areas of Chiang Mai. Known as the snake temple some of the buildings date back to the 1400's. Lots to see and you also have the opportunity to give a blessing at the main temple as well as placing a branch at the bodhi tree. Very quiet and barely any tourists so definitely worth a visit if you are looking for something a bit more peaceful and calming. You'll potentially need a taxi there and back as it is a bit far away and there is a main road you'll need to cross to get there and back from the main square. Definitely worth a visit.

































































































16 April, 2023

Padauk: Thingyan Myanmar Water Festival


Padauk (Pterocarpus macrocarpus)



The golden fragrant flowers of Padauk are also considered as the national flower of Myanmar. While the tree symbolizes strength, the flower represents youth, love and romance with its fragrant scent.

The seasonal padauk flowers bloom annually around Thingyan (April) and is considered one of the national symbols of Myanmar (formerly Burma).



The Padauk ( Pterocarpus Indicus ) blossoms in tiny fragrant yellow-gold flowers after the first showers in April, coinciding with the Myanmar New Year festival



The Padauk ( Pterocarpus Indicus ) blossoms in tiny fragrant yellow-gold flowers after the first showers in April, coinciding with the Myanmar New Year festival.

15 April, 2023

Songkran (สงกรานต์ในประเทศไทย)


Songkran Chiang Mai Thailand


Thai New Year or Songkran is the Thai New Year's national holiday. Songkran is on 9 April every year, but the holiday period extends from 14 to 15 April. In 2018 the Thai cabinet extended the festival nationwide to seven days, 9–16 April, to enable citizens to travel home for the holiday.


Songkran (สงกรานต์ในประเทศไทย)


Songkran Festival in Chiang Mai ... Songkran Water Festival is the largest celebrated festival in Thailand, and it is held between 13th and 15th April every year.


The Songkran Festival Chiang Mai heralds in the Thai New Year with a mass of religious ceremonies held over 3 days to mark the beginning of the solar year.


Songkran is a three-day religious festival that's celebrated from 13 to 15 April every year all across Thailand.


The Songkran Festival Chiang Mai heralds in the Thai New Year with a mass of religious ceremonies held over 3 days to mark the beginning of the solar year.


Every April, Thailand celebrates its new year with a giant splash. Better known as Songkran or the water


In the whole of Thailand, Songkran is celebrated from the 13th to the 15th of April. In Chiang Mai, Thai kids and tourists start the first water .