A Brisbane man has had to make the devastating call to his friend’s parents and tell them their son had lost his leg, moments after delivering the traumatising news to his mate. Australian James Bailey was standing in a Thai hospital, a third-world medical centre where he had seen nurses playing with a kitten in…
Wat Mettadharmabodhiyan Chinese temple in Kanchanaburi
Wat Mettadharmabodhiyan is a Chinese temple in Kanchanaburi located 20km from Kanchanaburi train station. After a recent motorcycle crash I was encouraged to attend this Chinese buddhist temple in Kanchanaburi to pray and seek protection for my future riding. The main entrance of the wat has large Asian Buddhism wooden statue’s garding the temple. Within…
What is Hua Hin like? Why Hua Hin should be on your itinerary.
So you want to experience a more relaxed atmosphere of a seaside area away from the hectic bustle of the grit and grime that surrounds Phuket, Pattaya and those types of places. Hua Hin is situated approximately 3 hours from Bangkok and has a great deal to offer the traveler, weather your a family, solo…
Top 5 BEST of Kanchanaburi Thailand
Number 1: Wat Tham Khao Noi is located in Kanchanburi next to Wat Tham Sua. This temple is worth witnessing first hand due to it’s unique 100 year old Chinese style architecture, known as Mahayana style. The temple was constructed in 1881, with the first monk to reside in the temple being of Chinese descent…
Top 5 Places to visit in Ratchaburi Province
Number 1: Khao Bin Cave is located 20km from the Ratchaburi city, approximately 85km from Bangkok along the road to Chom Bueng. This cave Temple Cave is the largest in the region, with walking paths entering the caverns 300 mtrs into the dimly lit darkness. The price for entry is a mere 20thb and it’s worth every penny….
The Golden Buddha of Wat Tham Khao Noi Kanchanaburi
Wat Tham Khao Noi is located in Kanchanburi next to Wat Tham Sua. This temple is worth witnessing first hand due to it’s unique 100 year old Chinese style architecture, known as Mahayana style. The temple was constructed in 1881, with the first monk to reside in the temple being of Chinese descent named Luang…
The old city ruins of Ayutthaya Historical Park
Kicking off with some basics, Ayutthaya (officially Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya) is actually a province 80km or 1.5hrs north of Bangkok and is covered by World Heritage listing by UNESCO, located on an island surrounded by three rivers. Ayutthaya, was the seat of the Kingdom of Siam and a prosperous trading port from the 14th…