Abandonia

Each week we post a link to an article in Bangkok 101 and today’s is a photo feature and is about ‘Abandonia’ – chronicling Thailand’s derelict and decaying spaces.

Here is a link to Dax Ward’s photo series looking at Thailand - 'Abandonia'.

In Bangkok these are some of the sites Dax chose to visit 

The Airport subdivision - https://www.daxward.com/The-subdivision-by-the-airport/

The Ghost Tower - https://www.daxward.com/Sathorn-Unique-aka-the-Ghost-Tower/ - location: https://goo.gl/maps/6SvsRYjwfq72

The Abandoned Shopping Mall with fish - https://www.daxward.com/The-abandoned-shopping-mall-with-fish/ - location: https://goo.gl/maps/wAQzF1VqMHJ2

The Train Graveyard - https://www.daxward.com/The-bangkok-train-graveyard-se/  location: https://goo.gl/maps/ugPVQfKymH82

To read the whole articleplease click here - and consider staying with us at Cape House or KantaryHouse if you are in Bangkok

      

7 best Temples in Chiang Mai

The article today is by Nomads Wind and is about the 7 best temples in Chiang Mai to visit 

“Within the city and its outskirts, there are over 300 temples that reflect the glory of the ancient Lanna kingdom”

From the 300 temples the Nomad’s Wind have chosen these temples for you to visit if you are in Chiang Mai.’

Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara 

A templecomplex with a partially crumbled 15th-century chedi and a pillar believed to protect the city and it’s location: https://goo.gl/maps/DcGNcZgB4gB2

Wat Phra Singha 

14th-century Buddhist temple boasting gold & copper Buddhas, murals & ancient manuscripts and it’s location: https://goo.gl/maps/579p1x9DuPR2

Wat Buppharam  

Where KingMueang Kaeo began a ritual circumambulation of Chiang Mai after the Burmese rule ended - and it’s location: https://goo.gl/maps/n8hP6PHejAm

  

Wat Suan Dok 

A BuddhistTemple outside of the main town in tranquil surroundings with a golden dome and a historic mausoleum, don’t forget to take lots of photographs, and it’s location: https://goo.gl/maps/tyrYqv3cjc72

To read about the other temples to visit please read the full article.  If you visit Chiang Mai we would suggest that you stay  with us at Kantary Hills Chiang Mai. 

Please remember to enter temples throughout Thailand with respect; remove shoes; no mini-skirts or sleeveless t.shirts.

     

Top 7 in Bangkok

#Pinterest is a place to discover things to do in Thailand - here is a selection - today’s post is by Chantell - and is about the top 7 things to do if you visit Bangkok. Here is a selection;

“Thailand is a magnet for travelers from all around the world, with stunning beaches, grandiose temples, and exotic wildlife.”

7: The Khao San Road – notoriously known as a ‘backpacker ghetto’ but with a Starbucks there it is not as cheap! Khao San Road and location: https://goo.gl/maps/Bh9ZcCztNc32

6: Lebua HotelSky Bar - featured in ‘The Hangover II’ and: https://goo.gl/maps/sTmg9oqQmMF2

3: Wat Arun, popularly known as the ‘Temple of the Dawn’, a beautiful piece of architecture and location: https://goo.gl/maps/mMvwcYoWiam

To read of all the places that are suggested, please read the whole article here. 

 If you are in Bangkok consider staying with us at Cape House OR Kantary House.