Thursday, February 26, 2009

Doi Phu Khan National park






Doi Phu Khan National park in Nan - Doi Phuka, which sits at 1980 meters (6140 feet) above sea level. It is the northern Thailand's largest national park covering 1,704 square kilometers.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Mural Painting in Nan




Mural Painting in Nan : These are painting of Kanttana-Kuman Jataka (one story from 10 of Budha before live), in Wat Phumin, Nan province, North of Thailand.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Nong Bua Temple

Nong Bua Temple in Nan, Thailand - This is an old temple with a unique style of mural paintings believed to have been painted by the Thai Lue minority in Nan during the reign of king Rama V. Their artistic value as well as condition can be compared to those of Wat Phumin.


Thursday, February 12, 2009

Monday, February 9, 2009

Saltwells


Saltwells - See video clip on how they make Saltwells in Nan, northern Thailand

Nan


Nan - A quiet and tranquil province, Nan nestles in a verdant valley in northern Thailand. About 668 kilometres from Bangkok, it covers an area of 11,472 square kilometres and is made up of the following districts: Mueang, Wiang Sa, Na Noi, Pua, Chiang Klang, Tha Wang Pha, Thung Chang, Mae Charim, Ban Luang, Na Mun, Santi Suk, Bo Kluea, Chaloem Phra Kiat, Song Khwae, and Phu Phiang.

The people of Nan descend from the Lan Changs (Laotians). Their forebears moved to settle around present-day Pua district which is rich in rock salt deposits, about 700 years ago at the time when Sukhothai was becoming the kingdom of the Thais. They subsequently moved south to the fertile Nan River basin which is much more extensive.

Nan's history is deeply involved with its neighbours, in particular Sukhothai which played an important role in both political and religious terms before Nan became a part of Lanna, Burma and Thailand in that order. Today Nan is still the home of numerous Thai Lue and other hilltribes who retain highly interesting customs and traditions.

How to get there
Car
From Bangkok, take Highway No. 32 to Nakhon Sawan and use Highway No. 117 to Phitsanulok, Highway No. 11 to Amphoe Den Chai, then take Highway No. 101 to Nan via Phrae, a total distance of 668 kilometres.

Bus
Transport Co. Ltd. operates bus services from Bangkok’s Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Nan every day. Call 0 2936 2852-66 or visit www.transport.co.th for more information. Other private companies are such as Phrae Tour Tel: 0 2245 2369, Sombat Tour Tel: 0 2936 2495-6 and Choetchai Tour Tel: 0 5471 0362 (Nan Office).

Air
Thai Airways flies from Bangkok to Nan every day. Call 1566 or visit www.thaiairways.com for more information.

Festivals
Traditional Boat Race
The Traditional Boat Race is held in October or November each year when the Nan River flows swiftly past the province. It is incorporated with the celebrations of the Black Ivory and the local Kathin ceremony. Boats are dugouts made from large logs ad beautifully decorated. Manned by well-trained oarsmen, the racing boats are lustily cheered on by spectators lining both banks of the river.

Thai desserts


Thai desserts - See video clip on how they make Thai dessert in koh Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand






Phuphatad Resort Kanchanaburi






Phuphatad Resort Kanchanaburi

Friday, February 6, 2009

Thailand pottery




Thailand pottery - See video clip on how they make pottery at a factory in koh Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand

Thai people giving bread to fishs to eating in the river at Koh Kret



See video clip of thai people giving bread to fish to eating in the river at Koh Kret Nonthaburi, Thailand

Thursday, February 5, 2009