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A pleasant day at Nong Bua Lamphu Fishing Park
I paid my second visit to Nong Bua Lamphu Fishing Park yesterday, as the weather was considerably cooler than of late. The venue appeared much as I remembered it, clean, tidy, and quiet. As we started to fish, we immediately caught fish, mostly pla nai (carp) up to a kilo, but a few other species as well, including a pla caho (giant Siamese carp) of mabe three kilos.
Rainy season in Udon Thani; mushrooms, bamboo and more
For many weeks we have been sweltering in Udon Thani and cursed at the heat. Farangs and Thais suffer this together, and everyone groans and whines and longs for cooler days.
Rocket Day
Every so often we hear about a 'bang fai' meeting close to Udon. This is a competition between makers of home-made rockets. Naturally this is also a golden opportunity for closet gamblers to make an appearance.
A Short Visit to Laos
Recently I found myself having to visit Vientiane in Laos to get a Thai visa. Information about this can be read in this article.
Ban Ton soi dao
We are now entering the soi dao (lit. street party) season, when each village holds a party at the local temple. The village headman pays for it, and better-off families provide free food and drink for the attendees.
Wat Phu Tok in Bueng Kan
Wat Phu Tok is a great place to visit in the cooler months. During the rainy season the climb over the wooden planks can be very dangerous, and in the summer there is a risk of catching heat stroke.
The First Day of the Pamkit Festival
The 1st of December is the first official day of the annual Pamkit Festival at Thung Sri Mueang in central Udon.
Wat Phra Sorn Keaw
Wat Phra Keaw Sorn roughly translates as temple on a high glass cliff.
We have visited many ancient temples in Thailand, but this one is unique. In many descriptions I've read, it is known as the most beautiful temple in Thailand, although it is not very well known. Whether this superlative is justified, you may judge for yourselves.
Khao Kho - the Thai Switzerland
KHAO KHO - that is the goal today. The wild mountain region in the province of Phetchabun is nicknamed the 'Thai Switzerland'.
The Saturday Night Market in Nong Khai
Been before? The Saturday night market in Nong Khai is well worth a look. It's held every Saturday from 5 to 10 pm on the waterfront - Rim Kong Road to Walking Street - in the upstream direction. From Udon Thani it's about 63 Km.
The coordinates and a map can be found at the bottom of the page.
