Wat Tham Krabok วัดถ้ำกระบอก, Temple of the Bamboo Cave, is a Buddhist temple (wat) in the Phra Phutthabat District of Saraburi Province, Thailand.
Wat Tham Krabok is a Buddhist temple located in the Phra Phutthabat District of Saraburi Province, Thailand. It was first established as a monastery in 1957 by a Buddhist nun, Mian Parnchand (generally known as Luang Por Yai), and her two nephews, Chamroon and Charoen Parnchand. The temple was granted official 'Wat' status in 2012.
Wat Tham Krabok is known for its heroin and opium drug rehabilitation program, which was started in 1959. Over 100,000 heroin and opium addicts have since gone through the detox program, which consists of Buddhist meditation, induced vomiting, and the consumption of a secret detoxification potion composed of many different herbs.
In addition to its drug rehabilitation program, Wat Tham Krabok has also served as a refuge for Hmong refugees. After the end of the Vietnam War in the late 1970s, the ...
Central Market Kuala Lumpur
Central Market, also known as Pasar Seni, is a historic public market and cultural landmark located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, situated at Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock (Foch Avenue) and the pedestrian-only section of Jalan Hang Kasturi (Rodger Street), adjacent to the Klang River and just a few minutes from Petaling Street.
Established in 1888 as a wet market by the British during colonial Malaya, it served Kuala Lumpur citizens and tin miners.
The current Art Deco-style building was completed in 1937, following several expansions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The site was saved from demolition in the 1970s due to the intervention of the Malaysian Heritage Society, leading to its designation as a Heritage Site. It underwent a major renovation from October 1985 to April 1986, transforming it into an air-conditioned cultural center known as Pasar Budaya, popularly called Pasar Seni, inspired by London's Covent Garden.
Today, Central Market is a vibrant...
Kl tower
The Kuala Lumpur Tower (KL Tower), also known as Menara Kuala Lumpur, is a 421-meter-tall (1,381-foot) telecommunication tower located in Bukit Nanas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
It is the seventh tallest telecommunication tower in the world and the tallest in Southeast Asia. The tower features an antenna that contributes to its total height of 421 meters, with the roof of its pod situated at 335 meters.
It serves multiple purposes, including telecommunications, acting as an Islamic falak observatory for sighting the crescent moon to mark the beginning of Muslim months, and offering tourism and adventure experiences.
The tower was officially opened to the public on 23 July 1996, following its completion in 1994, and was inaugurated by former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on 1 October 1996.
Visitors can access the tower via four elevators and a stairwell with 2,058 steps. The upper levels include a revolving restaurant, Atmosphere 360°, providing panoramic views of the city, and ...
Petaling Street KL
Petaling Street, located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is the central thoroughfare of the city's Chinatown, also known as Chinatown KL.
It is a vibrant, pedestrianized shopping and dining district renowned for its bustling atmosphere, haggling culture, and diverse offerings. The street is famous for its wide array of goods, including imitation designer clothing, handbags, electronics, souvenirs, and fresh produce, with a significant portion of the merchandise being counterfeit or bootleg items.
The area is also a major culinary destination, featuring dozens of restaurants and food stalls serving local favorites such as Hokkien mee, Ikan Bakar (barbecued fish), asam laksa, curry noodles, and Hainanese chicken rice.
Historically,
Petaling Street originated as "Market Square" and was central to the development of Kuala Lumpur's original Chinatown, with its growth significantly influenced by figures like Yap Ah Loy, a prominent Hakka leader.
The street underwent a major ...
