Wat Chan Tawan Tok Phitsanulok วัดจันทร์ตะวันตก
Wat Chan Tawan Tok is a royal temple under the Maha Nikaya Sangha, located along the Nan River. In the city district Mueang Phitsanulok and located in the area of the Suphankalaya Bridge, opposite Wat Chantawan.
Wat Chan Tawan Tok was established in 1857. It was originally the location of a village that was surrounded by forest. It was originally named "Wat Rang Ngoen".
It was probably built around the same time as the creation of the city of Phitsanulok.
Later, Lao people from Vientiane immigrated to live there until a fire destroyed their houses. Many other structures around the temple were also damaged. The fire could not be extinguished dur to only a small well dug that was dug in the billage.
With not enough water to fight future fires as well as being far from the river thr villagers saw it as a opportunityto move.
A new location was found and 16 rai of land was donated for a new temple ...
Jomtien beach
Jomtien Beach is a coastal town located on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, approximately 3 kilometers south of Pattaya and about 165 kilometers southeast of Bangkok. It stretches for 6 kilometers and is known for its family-friendly atmosphere, making it a suitable destination for those looking to avoid the more crowded and potentially rowdy areas of Pattaya Beach.
The beach offers various activities including swimming, windsurfing, and other water sports such as jet skiing, parasailing, and scuba diving.
Some people recommend spending time in the southern parts of Jomtien Beach, where the atmosphere is reportedly less crowded and more peaceful.
Jomtien Beach is generally considered quieter compared to Pattaya and efforts are underway to improve the beach front area.
Accommodation options range from budget-friendly to luxury resorts, catering to different preferences and budgets. Many hotels offer amenities such as pools, restaurants, and spa services, enhancing the ...
Chonburi is located south east of Bangkok, approximately 80 km away. It can be reached in a little over an hour. Chonburi itself means “City of Water” and is known as the nearest seaside escape from Bangkok because of its beautiful beaches. It’s not as mainstream as Pattaya but that is part of the charm.
A must visit in Chonburi is Ang Sila seafood market. Here you can get fresh seafood with ridiculously cheap prices. Many restaurants and people from Bangkok come to this market to buy the seafood, and sell them in Bangkok. The market is very huge and it’s recommended to come early to enjoy the freshest catch-of-the-day.
The market opens daily as early as 4AM and you can choose to go to the wet market area for fresh products or the ready-to-eat area which sells mostly dried/salted seafood.
It’s just one of the things to do and experience in Thailand. Seafood is an integral part of Thai culture and markets like this are a great way to spend a few hours taking it all in.
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Wat San Chao Floating Market is a small floating market north of Bangkok next to the Chaophraya River in Pathum Thani. It’s not a floating market with lots of small boats that you envision but more of a riverside market.
Floating markets in Thailand are very traditional. In the past the dense jungle made travel by land very difficult so people would use the many rivers and canals to transport their goods. Along the waterways markets would develop for people to exchange their goods. The markets would be built on the land and serve as a meeting point. So most of the floating markets are more of riverside markets instead. Wat San Chao is this type of floating market.
What it lacks in boats it makes up for in food. It features the normal Thai food as well as regional favorites. In addition to the shopping there is a Mon style temple and 2 small Chinese temples in the market area for the local Thais to make merit while here.
It’s located about an hour north of Bangkok and not on the ...
