Wat Borom Racha Kanjanapisek Anusorn วัดบรมราชากาญจนาภิเษก (Nonthaburi)

Wat Borom Racha Kanjanapisek Anusorn วัดบรมราชากาญจนาภิเษก is a Thai-Chinese Buddhist Temple which I have wanted to visit for some time - but I could not remember why - but it was magnificent.

Wat Boromracha took over ten years to construct and cost hundreds of millions of baht. It was built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the King’s ascension to the throne. 

Not only is the temple vast, it is also intricately decorated, making it a photographer’s paradise. From engravings in the walls, floors and ceilings to majestic statues, one can linger there for hours on end and discover new elements with each step.

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There were the immense gardens to investigate

And then the detailed ceilings - we spent longer here than anticipated.

    

Alto Coffee (Bangkok)

Alto Coffee is always pleasure to visit.

The coffee is strong and with flavour (needs some sugar)

and then there are the cakes to choose from!

   

  

 

Wat Phitchaya Yatikaram วัดพิชยญาติการาม (Bangkok)

Wat Phitchaya Yatikaram วัดพิชยญาติการาม is something that I came upon upon on a Walking Tour in Bangkok - Thonburi. It is a large Wat with a number of entrances and a 

number of displays to which I was used to - 

apart from this one.

"While hundreds of tourists flock to the famous Wat Pho and Wat Arun, almost no one goes to Wat Phitchaya Yatikaram at Khlong San area. This stunning temple has beautiful gardens, ornate pagodas and a shinning interior. There is no official record of when the temple was built, but probably when Ayutthaya was the capital of Siam and that area was used as the main port of region. Back in the 18th century the temple was restored and became a peaceful oasis in a fast-growing city. Most of the travelers don’t explore the western side of Chao Phraya River and they are missing a whole interesting world packed with local experiences and amazing places."

- text is from Trover (a popular App that I use)

Ancient City (Samut Prakan)

Certainly an interesting place to visit - here's the full review - https://timinphuket.blogspot.com/2019/06/ancient-city-samut-prakan.html

Bla Bla Boo Dog Cafe (Ayutthaya)

Bla Bla Boo Dog Cafe is a cafe we came across when we were in Ayutthaya.  With all that is happening across the world it may not be there for much longer.

When we went it was a lot of fun for us all.

Because the coffee and the food was very tasty

and the dogs were we'll taken care of.

   

Food Delivery and Covid-19

So who is gaining from all this lockdown in Bangkok?

GRAB

FOODPANDA

DELIVEREE

and more

        

Thalae Noi Viewpoint (Phattalung)

This was a viewpoint we came across because we wanted to take some pictures from the top of the mountain.

Initially I thought that it had been deserted.

Then there were some fascinating places.

This visit was on our visit to Phattalung - Day One.

        

The Resort by M.J. Hardy

this book was not interesting - it reminded me of working at Cape Panwa Hotel.

I gave this book 2 out of 5 and read this in February 2023.

When three women win a holiday in a Facebook competition, they think it’s by chance.

It’s not.

When one woman accompanies her husband on business, she thinks she’ll return with him.

She won’t.

Welcome to the resort, where nothing is as it seems.

Invited guests testing the facilities before it opens its doors in one weeks’ time face some uncomfortable truths.

Who will survive the week and who won’t leave at all?

Text is from GoodReads.

      

Mueang Phatthalung Circle (Phatthalung)

Well I found difficulty finding this on Google Maps but it was on Foursquare.

And here is where a lot of the Thai Singing Bird Competitions take place. Here is some information about the competitions but I have to admit that I do not really understand how it all works.

Have a listen.

Despite this it is certainly worth a visit to watch the event and enjoy the excitement.