DCup Sutido owned by Khun Kai and Khun Eark at Soi Watcharaphol, Ramintra Road. The studio is offered both the food and bakery course.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
DCup Studio
DCup Sutido owned by Khun Kai and Khun Eark at Soi Watcharaphol, Ramintra Road. The studio is offered both the food and bakery course.
Friday, May 30, 2008
La Buca Restuarant
We have an Italian dinner at Rabuca, Sukhumvit Soi 1. It is my first time to dine here, the food is delicious. Though normally I won’t go for the Oven-baked Spinach with cheese dish (not because I don’t like it, but just for the sake of the healthy food 555), but I would rather recommend this one to you guys. Another recommended dish is the risotto.
The T-bone steak is gone within minutes. (I take no part in the process)
Pe Norm is proudly presented the gang’s birthday gift that the SD card is the “Ducati” edition. By the way, I wish to have the “Ferrari” edition next year na ka.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Sri Sa Ket Province
Today we visit Preah Vihear Sanctuary, one of the topics recently been written in the newspapers. And I only hope that whoever is in the authority will do whatever is best for the country instead of their own or their friends.
Prasat Khao Phra Wihan or the Preah Vihear Sanctuary is a grand historical site and the centre of a Khmer community on the highlands of Cambodia. The site was built during the 16th-17th Buddhist century and is more than 600 metres above level ground.
There are four parts, all on a different level. Each is approached along a pathway with steep steps at the end leading up to the temple.
Preah Vihear stands on the mountain which is part of the Phanom Dong Rek Range that lies between the lower Khmer Plain and the Korat Pateau. Though physically in Cambodia (ruled by the World Court in 1962), the sanctuary is easier to reach from the Thai side. The temple’s surroundings located in Thai territory.
Look at Lub's poster.
Next we stop at Namtok Huai Chan which is is 24 kilometres from the district office on the Kanthrom-Ban Samrong Kiat road. The fall drops down several rock levels and has water the year round.
Mer’s house. There are many nicely decorated corners.
That would be all for my lower Isan trip (there are still some other lower Isan provinces that can’t be included into this short trip). Although, we do have a lot activities for these 3 days, I think we all gain weights from the big and delicious food we have. Thank to our kind and lovely hosts. We have a very good weekend.
Prasat Khao Phra Wihan or the Preah Vihear Sanctuary is a grand historical site and the centre of a Khmer community on the highlands of Cambodia. The site was built during the 16th-17th Buddhist century and is more than 600 metres above level ground.
There are four parts, all on a different level. Each is approached along a pathway with steep steps at the end leading up to the temple.
Preah Vihear stands on the mountain which is part of the Phanom Dong Rek Range that lies between the lower Khmer Plain and the Korat Pateau. Though physically in Cambodia (ruled by the World Court in 1962), the sanctuary is easier to reach from the Thai side. The temple’s surroundings located in Thai territory.
Look at Lub's poster.
Next we stop at Namtok Huai Chan which is is 24 kilometres from the district office on the Kanthrom-Ban Samrong Kiat road. The fall drops down several rock levels and has water the year round.
Mer’s house. There are many nicely decorated corners.
That would be all for my lower Isan trip (there are still some other lower Isan provinces that can’t be included into this short trip). Although, we do have a lot activities for these 3 days, I think we all gain weights from the big and delicious food we have. Thank to our kind and lovely hosts. We have a very good weekend.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Roi Et Province
Today we plan to visit Roi Et where Choke, a physician, will be our local guide. We first pick him up at his parent's house.
Our first place to visit is at the Aquarium.
Next is the National Museum. It was initially established by Dr. Ko Sawatdiphanit with an aim to showcase local silk textiles and handicrafts of Roi Et. It was later renovated when the Fine Arts Department had the policy to set up a national museum. Today, it showcases the province’s geography, natural resources, archaeology, history, way of life and local hand-woven silk products.
Wat Burapha Phiram
The third-class royal temple was formerly known as Wat Hua Ro and was later renamed as Wat Buraphaphiram. There is the tallest standing Buddha image in Thailand known as Phra Phuttha Rattanamongkhon Mahamuni or Luangpho Yai, which was built with reinforced concrete in the blessing attitude. The Buddha image is 59.2 metres tall and if the base is included, it would be 67.85 metres tall. There is a museum at the base. Luangpho Yai is highly-revered by the people of Roi Et.
Our last stop in Roi Et is at Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkhon. Although some parts are still in the construction process, those that are completed are very beautiful decorated. I would like to visit again when it is completed.
Inside the Chedi.
That is all for today trip before we come back to have delicious dinner prepared by Chim and Jing who prefers to stay home and cook the food for us.
Our first place to visit is at the Aquarium.
Next is the National Museum. It was initially established by Dr. Ko Sawatdiphanit with an aim to showcase local silk textiles and handicrafts of Roi Et. It was later renovated when the Fine Arts Department had the policy to set up a national museum. Today, it showcases the province’s geography, natural resources, archaeology, history, way of life and local hand-woven silk products.
Wat Burapha Phiram
The third-class royal temple was formerly known as Wat Hua Ro and was later renamed as Wat Buraphaphiram. There is the tallest standing Buddha image in Thailand known as Phra Phuttha Rattanamongkhon Mahamuni or Luangpho Yai, which was built with reinforced concrete in the blessing attitude. The Buddha image is 59.2 metres tall and if the base is included, it would be 67.85 metres tall. There is a museum at the base. Luangpho Yai is highly-revered by the people of Roi Et.
Our last stop in Roi Et is at Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkhon. Although some parts are still in the construction process, those that are completed are very beautiful decorated. I would like to visit again when it is completed.
Inside the Chedi.
That is all for today trip before we come back to have delicious dinner prepared by Chim and Jing who prefers to stay home and cook the food for us.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Ubon Ratchathani Province
After we all agree to have a short trip this long weekend, we seperate into small groups: some directly to Sri Sa Ket some including me to Ubon Ratchathani. So the Sri Sa Ket group come to pick up us; Aor, Mer and Jing at Ubon Ratchathani. This province is located in the Korat Basin about 68 meters (227 feet) above sea level, most of Ubon Ratchathani is a plateau sloping to the east to meet the Maekhong River, a border between Thailand and the Lao Peoples Democratic Republic.
After breakfast at the market, we visit the “Sam Phan Bok” (สามพันโบก) which is the small basins visible in the dry season. The force of the Maekhong River stream creates about 3,000 small basins through the rocks underneath the river. It is in the Pho Sai district.
We then move to have lunch at “Had-Sa-Lueng” (หาดสลึง). The beach occurs when the river is low tide. Nearby attraction - Pak Bong is the narrowest part of the river with the width of 56 meter.
Next stop is at Wat Phoe (วัดโพธิ์) at Khemarat district. Khemarat is an ancient city. It was a first class city during Rattanakosin era and reported directly to Bangkok. During the thesaphiban reforms at the beginning of the 20th century it became a subordinate of Ubon Ratchathani.
Unique decorating windows and doors.
Sun set at Wat Phra That Rueng Rong
Last place for today visit is at Wat Phra That Rueang Rueang Rong, Si Sa Ket. This temple is 8 kilometres away on the Si Sa Ket-Yang Chum Noi road. The site has a traditional design. The area is used for religious ceremonies and as a museum to display the life of Isan tribes such as Lao, Khmer, Suai, and Yoe.
Southern dish prepared by Chim. Very hot and spicy for me, though delicious.
We stay overnight at Mer’s house in Si Sa Ket Province. Mer has just moved back to her home town last year.
After breakfast at the market, we visit the “Sam Phan Bok” (สามพันโบก) which is the small basins visible in the dry season. The force of the Maekhong River stream creates about 3,000 small basins through the rocks underneath the river. It is in the Pho Sai district.
We then move to have lunch at “Had-Sa-Lueng” (หาดสลึง). The beach occurs when the river is low tide. Nearby attraction - Pak Bong is the narrowest part of the river with the width of 56 meter.
Next stop is at Wat Phoe (วัดโพธิ์) at Khemarat district. Khemarat is an ancient city. It was a first class city during Rattanakosin era and reported directly to Bangkok. During the thesaphiban reforms at the beginning of the 20th century it became a subordinate of Ubon Ratchathani.
Unique decorating windows and doors.
Sun set at Wat Phra That Rueng Rong
Last place for today visit is at Wat Phra That Rueang Rueang Rong, Si Sa Ket. This temple is 8 kilometres away on the Si Sa Ket-Yang Chum Noi road. The site has a traditional design. The area is used for religious ceremonies and as a museum to display the life of Isan tribes such as Lao, Khmer, Suai, and Yoe.
Southern dish prepared by Chim. Very hot and spicy for me, though delicious.
We stay overnight at Mer’s house in Si Sa Ket Province. Mer has just moved back to her home town last year.
Thursday, May 08, 2008
TDF annual meeting
TDF friends get together to host a farewell party to Lek who will move to Canada next month. Normally we gets together once a year.
Lek and his family
Guess that she wants to tell us to give her time to settle before we visit her in Cananda.
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