Friday, March 26, 2010
TISCO - Best Dealer Compliance Award by TBMA
The Thai Bond Market Association hosts the Best Bond Awards event annually. TISCO receives the Best Dealer Compliance Award 2009. It is the third year that our team has got this award.
Monday, March 22, 2010
P.Nong's Birthday Party
Sunday, March 07, 2010
Khang Khung Restaurant
We then stop by at the Khang Khung Restaurant (ร้านข้างขึ้น) for our Sunday brunch. The recommended dish is the roasted duck. The duck is very crispy outside but tender inside. Other dishes are just average. From many review, the chef is used to work at the Four Seasons in London.
The restaurant is siuated at Rama V Place, near Rama V bridge.
Tel: 02-526-9001
Saturday, March 06, 2010
Monday, March 01, 2010
Nan Province
A uniquely designed and the most interesting temple in Nan is Wat Phumin, which has a 4-portico, single building housing both the Ubosot and Vihan. Four Buddha statues with their backs against one another are installed in the main hall facing the four directions. The doors are delicately carved in splendid designs by Lanna craftsmen.
Wat Phumin underwent a major restoration in 1867 since it was built some 27 years ago. It is believed that the wall murals were commissioned during this time. The wall paintings, in Thai Lu style are considered highly valuable and depict legends concerning the Lord Buddha as well as local legends and the local way of life, which include native attires, weaving and commerce with foreign countries.
Wat Ming Mueang is on Suriyaphong Road. It was constructed in 1857. Its distinguishing point is the stucco reliefs on the outer wall of the ubosot, presenting the skill of the Chiang Saen craftsmen. The patterns are very exquisite. Within the ubosot are mural paintings depicting the lifestyles of the Nan people by present-day local craftsmen. Moreover, within the compound of the temple stands the city pillar in a cruciform-plan pavilion at its front. The city pillar is 3 metres high. Its base is decorated with engraved and gilded wooden design. The top of the pillar was engraved into 4 faces of the Brahma God, representing Phrom Wihan (Brahmavihara) 4 – the four sublime states of mind; namely, Metta - kindness, Karuna - compassion, Mudita – sympathy, and Upekkha - equanimity.