Almsgiving To Buddhist Monks at Sampran Riverside, Nakhon Pathom – Thailand

Thetraveljunkie.org – Om mani padme hum. Om mani padme hum. Om mani padme hum. While I was at Sampran Riverside, Nakhon Pathom – Thailand. I woke up at 5.30am to partake in almsgiving to Buddhist Monks.  Almsgiving happens every morning-early,… Continue Reading

Thai Dinner Party at Sampran Riverside, Nakhon Pathom – Thailand

Thetraveljunkie.org – While I was at the Sampran Riverside, Nakhon Pathom. We had a Thai dinner party and we all sat down to a yummy Thai meal. Hell yes! I’m happy to go to parties! We celebrated our moonlight dinner… Continue Reading

The Travel Junkie’s Thai House at Sampran Riverside, Thailand

Thetraveljunkie.org – The authentic Thai way of my life. Nakhorn Pathom is a place of extremes. While traditional a riverside hotel, tourists from Asia-Pasific and Europe flock there to enjoy warmer weather and living like a local with luxurious lifestyle.… Continue Reading

Travel Like A Local at Chet Samian Old Traditional Market, Ratchaburi – Thailand

Thetraveljunkie.org – I have heard so much about the Chet Samian or Jed Samian or the ancient 119-year-old Chet Samian Traditional Market in Ratchaburi, but I’ve never been there before. It is about 100 kilometers away from Bangkok, and it… Continue Reading

Breathing & Moving with Manop Meejamrat in Ratchaburi, Thailand

Thetraveljunkie.org – The other day, after lunch at Suan Silp Baan Din, I spent a bit of time with my new friend, Manop Meejamrat – a renowned modern dancer. He is also a master of Thai classical dance, a famous… Continue Reading

A Thai Lunch at Suan Silp Baan Din, Ratchaburi – Thailand

Thetraveljunkie.org – While I was in Ratchaburi, I went to a Thai lunch at the Suan Silp Baan Din. The place is an arts centre nestled peacefully in a mango tree orchard. From the outside, it looked pretty unassuming, boring… Continue Reading

Visiting Jipathapun Ban Khu Bua Museum, Ratchaburi – Thailand

Thetraveljunkie.org – I went to Jipathapun Ban Khu Bua Museum, Ratchaburi, a local museum of the community created by many organizations within the district. We had so much fun! Everyone was so happy! Originally, the place was established in order… Continue Reading

Discover Tao Hong Tai Ceramics Factory, Ratchaburi – Thailand

Thetraveljunkie.org – I have to be honest and say that when Discover Thainess trip to Ratchaburi, I didn’t know very much about Tao Hong Tai Ceramics. I was a little embarressed to discover that: For over 60 years Tao Hong… Continue Reading

Wat Khanon Temple As Seen On The Travel Junkie Instagram

Thetraveljunkie.org – I just love this photo. Wat Khanon is located off the city island in the western part of Ayutthaya. It was built beside a bend in the Chao Phraya, which is used to deliver irrigation water inland via… Continue Reading

The History of Nang Yai Shadow Puppet Drama at Wat Khanon, Ratchaburi – Thailand

Thetraveljunkie.org – Nang Yai Shadow Puppet Drama at Wat Khanon was first established during the reign of King Chulalongkorn, King Rama 5. The origanator of the carved leather puppet figures was a highly respected senior priest by the name of… Continue Reading

Nang Yai Shadow Puppet Drama at Wat Khanon Temple, Ratchaburi – Thailand

Thetraveljunkie.org – I had the pleasure of attending the Nang Yai Shadow Puppet Drama at Wat Khanon Temple, Ratchaburi. For my international readers, the art of Nang Yai Shadow Puppet Drama is one of Thailand’s finest and most admired treasures,… Continue Reading

Visiting Nang Yai Museum Wat Khanon, Ratchaburi – Thailand

Thetraveljunkie.org – I’m a huge history and heritage buff. While I was in Ratchaburi, I visited Nang Yai Museum Wat Khanon. The museum is situated at Wat Khanon temple, in Tambon Soi Fa, on the Mae Klong riverside, approximately 10kms,… Continue Reading