Wat Tuptimdaeng – A Suburban Forest Monastery In this day and age when some Buddhist temples even need to build stunning Disney style attractions and elaborate Viharns to wow tourists as well as the faithful, it’s really refreshing to come across a temple that rejects all that in favour of simplicity and strict adherence to … Read more
The Meditating Monk: Overcoming Fear on the Cliffside Walkways of Phu Tok In the far northeastern province of Bueng Kan, Thailand, a sandstone outcrop juts out from the flat Isaan plains like a monolith dropped from the sky. Known as Phu Tok (which translates to “Isolated Mountain” in the local dialect), this rugged mass of … Read more
The Mystery of Wat Pa Krathum Less than ten minutes from the traffic of Highway 305, a forgotten Buddhist chapel (Ubosot) sits quietly beneath the branches of a giant Bodhi tree. Surrounded by water and hidden among fields and village lanes, Wat Pa Krathum is one of Nakhon Nayok’s most intriguing historical sites. Little is … Read more
Thailand’s Miraculous Monks Whether you’re religious or not, you can’t escape the hold it has on billions of people, and every religion has some saintly figures accredited with miraculous acts. In that respect Buddhism isn’t any different, so say Hello to four of Thailand’s most revered holy men. Luang Pu Thuad We’ll start with Luang … Read more
Visakha Bucha Day in Thailand: The Most Sacred Day in Buddhism Every year, Buddhists across Thailand gather at temples to celebrate Visakha Bucha Day, one of the most important religious holidays in the Buddhist calendar. Known as the holiest day in Buddhism, Visakha Bucha commemorates three major events in the life of the Buddha that … Read more
We Found A Temple Built In 1337 Wat Thian Tawai is a historic, ancient Buddhist temple in Ban Mai, Pathumthani, on the edge of the Chao Phraya River, it is highly regarded by for its peaceful atmosphere, unique folklore, and historical significance, as well as being off the tourist trail. We discovered this while researching … Read more
Naga Raja Dharma Park This incredible Naga Raja Dharma Park (see below all about Nagas) is part of an ongoing development at Wat Don Yai that has recently become a social media sensation gaining a lot of attention, and attracting hordes of visitors. Guardian Serpents Everywhere We went there more than a year ago … Read more
Secrets of Wat Phra Si Arn Here’s another gem (literally and figuratively) of a place we found while randomly driving around the back roads of rural Ratchaburi province, Wat Phra Si Arn. Surrounded by forests and rocky outcrops which are home to marauding monkeys, this temple is quiet, beautiful, and hiding something special. Established during … Read more
Wat Don Yo Wat Don Yo (pronounced Wat Don Yor) is the community temple and school for the Don Yo village area in Nakhon Nayok province. Last time we visited, a new Ubosot was under construction and even then it looked amazing. We went back on 13th April 2026 to make merit with the whole … Read more
Wat Nong Chap Tao Wat Nong Chap Tao (also spelled Wat Nong Jab Tao), is in Na Jomtien subdistrict of Sattahip District, Chonburi Province, not far from Pattaya. The temple is known for its striking white architecture and the mythological Naga (serpent) themes, but rarely visited by foreign tourists despite being close to a major … Read more