Nang Rong District
Buriram Province
Thailand
November 20, 2021
Hello,
This recent trip with Jenjira to three Isan provinces - Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram and Surin in the northeast - reconfirms for me that Isan is the true “Heart of Thailand.”
Jan
Tha Tum District
Surin Province
Thailand
November 19, 2021
Hello,
In all my years traveling and living in Thailand, I have never attended the Elephant Round-up in Surin. The huge celebration takes place in November and is one of the most popular events in Isan.
But today, just by accident, Jenrira and I found ourselves on an elephant parade route through this small community. I suppose this Elephant Parade is associated with the Loy Kratong festival today.
After all the excitement, I will certainly add The Elephant Round-up to my “Thailand Must See” list.
Jan
Nang Rong
Buriram
Thailand
November 18, 2022
Prasat Muang Tam
Prasat Muang Tam (Thai: ปราสาทเมืองต่ำ, pronounced [prāː.sàːt mɯ̄a̯ŋ tàm]; lit. 'lowland castle') is a Khmer Hindu Temple in Prakhon Chai District, Buriram Province, Thailand. It is primarily in the Khleang and Baphuon styles, which dates its primary phases of construction to the late-10th and early-11th centuries. The primary deity was Shiva, although Vishnu was also worshipped there.
Like most Hindu temples, Muang Tam is oriented towards the east. It has a flat concentric plan, with a central sanctuary and two surrounded successively by an inner enclosure, ponds, and an outer enclosure. The ponds between the enclosures are an unusual feature of the temple, as is the central sanctuary, which is not elevated and has its towers arranged in rows of three and two. All the towers except the central one have been restored.
Prasat Muang Tam
Prakhon Chai District
Buriram Province
Thailand
November 18, 2021
There's a special celebration today.
The residents of Prakhon Chai District parade through town and pay honor to Prasat Muang Tam, the ancient Khmer Hindu Buddhist Temple.
Nakhon Ratchasima City (Khorat)
Nakhon Ratchasima Province
November 17, 2021
Hello,
The cave on the grounds of Wat Phayap is not the most stunning or inspiring cave. The cave is small, about 16 by 12 meters, 3 meters high (52 ft x 39 ft x 10 ft).
But, the story is appealing.
This cave is completely RECONSTRUCTED. You might say artificial. Certainly not natural. The “cave” was built from rocks from neighboring Saraburi Province.
The cave is named Parat Cha Wemonmoree in honor of the monk who was the head of the Wat Phayap temple, and who initiated the construction of the cave.
