Posts Tagged ‘khon kaen’

Buddhist Art in Northeast Thailand

Another Way to Experience Wat Po Kham in That Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom Province, Thailand

I have visited and post about Wat Po Kham a number of times. The Ubosot in the grounds of the manastery was written up by Pairoj Samaosorn in his paper “E-sarn Mural Paintings” 1989. And can be…Continue reading


Wat Sri Mahaphothi,Mukdahan,Buddhist Art in Northeast,Thailand

Below is a description of the murals at Wat Sri Mahaphothi,Mukdahan,Thailand by  Paitoj Samosorn the man who did the study and paper for Toyota Japan  titled E-sarn Mural Paintings published in…Continue reading


Wat Pho Kham, That Phanom,Nakhon Phanom, Thailand, Buddhism

The Temple is located in Nam Kham village south of Thai Phanom and the Kham River. This is yet another of the isaan Mural temples from the Paper by Pairote Samosorn “E-sarn Mural Paintings” 1989. The…Continue reading


Buddhist Murals at Wat Phra Si Mahapho, ?????????????????, Mukdahan, Thailand

I had posted this monastery before I was aware of ajahn Pairote Samosorn and his book “E-sarn Mural Paintings”. continued here: Buddhist Murals at Wat Phra Si Mahapho, ?????????????????, Mukdahan,…Continue reading


wat sanuanwaree patanaram, Ban Hua Long, Ban Phai, Khon Kaen, video 23.01.12, ???????????????????

wat sanuanwaree patanaram aka wat suan waree, ??????????????????? and if you look at the thai, it seems it should be wat sohn wohn waa ree phat naa raam. Whatever the case this was one of the temples…Continue reading


Going Places in Northeast Thailand

More visit Isaan, Khon Kaen and The Lonely Planet stuff 16.06.11

okay back to “Things to do in Khon Kaen” by The Lonely Planet Guide They mention Wat That, Khon Kaen City Museum, Wat Jeen Beung Kaen Nakhon, , Wat Po Ban Nontan, Mhesak, Spirit House and Mahathat…Continue reading


12 Traditions,Boat Races and more in Isaan

The 11th month is Auk Pansaa or the end of the rains retreat. There is usually all sorts of celebrations to include boat racing, beauty pageants and parades. Visit link: 12 Traditions,Boat Races and…Continue reading


Isaan Flood and Weather Update 09.11.11

It was a bit chilly and wet this morning so did a quick visit out on the ring road and called a couple other places to see the state of clothing and blankets. The boys at the Royal Thai…Continue reading


Thai Style in Thailand

I have been in Northeast Thailand AKA Isaan for more than 17 years now and it is the only place in the world that I have been offered American Fried Rice. I have seen it an the English menu in many…Continue reading


Dinosaur Park, Phu Wiang, khon kaen, isaan (DSLR)

The mist and the clouds gave a strange air to the scene at the dinosaur park. No lush green background with blue skies and puffy clouds. Sort of like frolicking with the Flintstones in Isaan Read…Continue reading


Kud Kwaang Soi Museum And Archeological Site,Khon Kaen,Thailand

Kud Kwaang Soi Museum And Archeological Site is located along road 2146 in Khon Kaennear the  Nong Bua Lam Phu border.
I just love signs like this one. Is there anything really there? Will I , actually find it? and and on and on. A semi- quick chat with the folks at the hardware store confirmed that these places did exist and were just down the respective roads, a bit. As the truck was pointed toward Kud Kwang Soi I headed off in what I hoped was the right direction. At the 1st Tee junction there was a small sign that appeared to have the correct name pointing straight up to the sky. While scratching my head a fella in his 50s cycled up and said to me in perfect English, “Looking for the museum are you”?
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Food Travel and More from Isaan, Northeast Thailand

The meal at wat pa song tham, sakonnakhon, isaan, thailand

In a Thai forest wat the village people prepare food for the monks and then present to them in the traditional way.After the monks have taken their food we all sit down, family fashion, to eat, tell…Continue reading


Songkran Live from Sakon Nakhon Thailand

    Okay, I think I finally have a fairly decent solution to live broadcasting Songkra, I have the Logitech USB cam working on an an old Acer Laptop running XP. No good battery in the…Continue reading


Join me in an Omelet in Khon Kaen Thailand

People who join my twitcasts are always wanting me to go eat so 130512 I finally live broadcast my trip to a food area at beung kaen nakhon. Being in front of a 7-11 makes getting a beer a simple…Continue reading


Isaan Update 08.09.11

Have a lot to do tomorrow so here is an update today Podcast 13 is ready to go. Back to audio, giving video a break. It is a great look at the life of a middle class 30 year old Thai. Nut is spending…Continue reading


Sakon Nakhon to Kalasin to Roi-Et to Surin on the Buses in Northeast Thailand

Sunday morning is a safe time to travel,usually as school is generally closed, people are not going to work and the rest of the world is hung over. I hopped the 0700 Sakon Nakhon to MahasarakhamContinue reading


Camp Khon Kaen And Nam Phong and Friendship Highway,Khon Kaen,Thailand

Since Larry already posted the story Camp Khon Kaen And Nam Phong and Joe was kind enough to pass on this reminder Nam Phong, a PDF from the Thailand, Laos, Cambodia Brotherhood, a web site I have gotten a lot of information from over the years, so thanks for reminding me Joe. I will show you what the road is like from Khon Kaen to Camp Khon Kaen about 12 or so Kilometers out of town.
Also to the airstrip in Nam Phong you go North for 31 kilometers to Nam Phong, over the bridge and U-turn onto the road to the village of Nam Phong continue on enroute to Kranuan until you see the fate to the airbase on the right(from NamPhong Village it is about 10 Kilometers ti the airbase. I will be reposting my Khon Kaen and other maps soon. I had not had a chance to check out the airstrip before even though I know a few guys associated. PS ignore time date stamp was 2nd of May 2013
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Some More Maps of Isaan Northeast Thailand

Khon Kaen Province Map

The police icon are places I have not confirmed View Khon Kaen Province map in a larger map More here: Khon Kaen Province Map…Continue reading


a short walk thru khon kaen

more testing of every traikhon kaen walk #1 at EveryTrailEveryTrail – Find hiking trails in California and beyond Visit link: a short walk thru khon kaen…Continue reading


Changwat Kalasin Thailand

View Kalasin Province in a larger map continued here: Changwat Kalasin Thailand…Continue reading


Isaan Service (petrol) Facilities

This is the 1st edition of the map it will be updated on a regular basis. I am also posting service station locations to the appropriate province mapsView Isaan Service (petrol) Facilities in a…Continue reading


Sakon Nakhon Province

The map includes places of interest if you follow Ajaan Mun and the monks that he influencedView Sakon Nakhon in a larger map…Continue reading


More about Songkrans Past in Isaan,Northeast Thailand

More Videos from Songkran Day1 2011, Khon Kaen

Here is a video taken midday 13 April, at Beung Kaen Nakhon in khon kaen, Traffic is a bit slow, but the music keeps everyone moving. See the article here: More Videos from Songkran Day1 2011, Khon…Continue reading


a tom yaam evening in khonkaen

My run amuck weekend before songkran Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8 Continue reading here: a tom yaam evening in khonkaen…Continue reading


Songkran And The Almighty Baht

Will Songkran Generate 5 Billion Baht This Year? Songkran, Thai New Year, is supposed to be about family. It is supposed to be about showing respect for your elders.  It is supposed to be about…Continue reading


Songkran 2011

It turns out I will be in Khon Kaen for this years Songkran Festival. The plan is to photograph Morning Tamboon (offering food to the monks) at 0630 on the 13th, at the fountain, at the northeast…Continue reading


Tourism Authority Of Thailand Khon Kaen Marketing Songkran To Locals

According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand Khon Kaen Office, Songkran is NOT for Farangs Songkran, Thai New Year, is right around the corner and the Tourism Authority has had a mini-marketing…Continue reading


Maps, Maps and more about Northeast Thailand

Ubon Ratchathani

View Ubon Ratchathani in a larger map More: Ubon RatchathaniSEO Blog…Continue reading


Nakhon Phanom, Thailand

This map was last updated April 2013. Places not surveyed and GPSed be me are marked with a “Police” icon Maps are updated everytime I visit the Province View Nakhon Phanom Province in a larger…Continue reading


around khon kaen and Ubol Ratana Dam area

8/12/10 Trip at EveryTrailEveryTrail – Find hiking trails in California and beyond Read the rest here: around khon kaen and Ubol Ratana Dam area…Continue reading


1991 forested area of isaan

Isaan was once  70% covered in forest. this 1991 map shows it now more than 80% covered in desert and artificial reservoirs. The Khao Yai area, along the Cambodian border and Sakon Nakhon still…Continue reading


Khon Kaen Province Map

The police icon are places I have not confirmed View Khon Kaen Province map in a larger map More here: Khon Kaen Province Map…Continue reading


From Buddhism, to Food To Silk in Norteast Thailand

Silk a Local Art Form in Northeast Thailand,Isaan

I have been visiting, mapping and documenting the Arts and Crafts of Isaan, the Northeast of Thailand for some fifteen years now and one of the most diverse is silk. From the simple to…Continue reading


Nong Kae, Sakon Nakhon, Thailand, Worms and Salad make for Beautiful Clothes, Silk in Isaan

Please note I have corrected the name of the village. Can read but cannot hear. Silk is another of the major One Tambon One Product (OTOP) enterprises in Northeast Thailand,Isaan. I have filmed and…Continue reading


Korea BBQ Khon Kaen

Restaurants of this type can be found throughout Isaan. The photos pretty much explain it all. For about 99 to 199 Baht, depending on the extent of the buffet you get an all you can eat feast. In you…Continue reading


ban phaeng, dyeing the grass, 19.04.12

more live views of ban phaeng, and dyeing the grass, must be womens work? This goes on almost everyday of the year, as the mats are used and as natural are highly valued. continued here: ban phaen,…Continue reading


Buddhism, Compassion, Understanding and Thailand

Buddhist Monk (Click on Title for full story) If Thailand were a Buddhist Country and the Government Officers practiced…Continue reading