It’s Santol Time in Thailand!
Santol or Cotton fruit is a tropical fruit native to Indochina; Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, and also in India.
Category: Behind the Scenes of Thailand 180º
On a Mission to the Maha Chai Seafood Market
The Maha Chai Seafood Market in Samut Sakhon, Thailand, is renowned for its seafood, coconut ice cream, and lod chong dessert.
The Legend of Luang Poh Phra Thong
The legend behind the Buddha image, Luang Poh Phra Thong in Phuket, Thailand is spellbinding and its message is still relevant today.
Kathina Celebration at Wat Pleng Klang Suan
Buddhists celebrate Kathina, usually pronounce Ka-tin, on the first full moon after the end of Buddhist Lent (Ok Phansa). Here’s a 180º view of Kathina.
Wat Kham Chanot and the Legend of the Giant Serpents
Wat Kham Chanot is a forest temple on an island surrounded by chanot trees and serpent beings that can take on human form and grant wishes.