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