The Cremation of The Lord Buddha's Effigy (Thailand Local Custom)

The Cremation of The Lord Buddha's Effigy
(Thailand Local Custom at Uttaradit)

An effigy of the Buddha's body

     On week after the anniversary of the death of the Lord Buddha, is Attamee Puja Day, corresponding to the 8th day of the 6th waning moon. In Lublae district of Uttaradit province, "The Cremation of the Lord Buddha" is held. In this ceremony, the villagers create an effigy of the Lord Buddha from bamboo, woven in a sleeping posture measuring about 9 cubits long. The effigy is covered with papier-mache and dressed in yellow robes. The effigy's face is created from plaster of Paris. The body is then laid in a glass coffin. An elegant crematorium is also specially built for the occasion.

     This cremation has been a tradition for over 1 00 years. It was created by  Luang  Phor  Maen, the first  khmer  abbot of Phra Borom Dhatu Tung Yang temple. The event was discontinued after the second World War, due to the poor economic situation.

     In 1968, a chief of Ban Tung Yang, revived the tradition. With the support of the people of Lublae district and other agencies, it has since become a well-known national event.

Rubber Boat Rafting at Mae Klang River, Tak

Rubber Boat Rafting at Mae Klang River, Tak

Location: In Amphoe Um Phang, Tak. From the Um Phang Town there is a stream running to the Klong River. Each dealer has settled different rafting spots. Yet if you want to raft on rubber boat to Tee Lor Le Waterfall, you will have to start at Patala Kareang Village, which is about 27 kilometer from the Um Phang Town.

Characteristics: Mae Klong River in Um Phang District is the beginning of the rivet; which comes from several small streams earlier. This part of Klong River has wonderful forest atmosphere along the riverbank; green forest, wild life, and peculiar-shaped cliffs and rocks.

Maison Chin Buffet Restaurant

Maison Chin Buffet Restaurant

 

     The bistro serves "modern Asian cuisine," a new cooking featuring Asian fusion by a celebrity chef Ken Hom. Here, Mangosteen Sorbet is served before main course -its sour taste helps increase appetite. A one-of ­ a- kind menu particularly designed is Crab and Prawn with Coriander Ravioli in a Chinese Herb Broth, the crab and prawn dumplings served with Chinese herb soup in a Chinese teapot. An ideal prawn recipe is Sauteed Lobster with Mango Salad and Avocado Mayonnaise. The decor is modern Chinese, the arched entrance built according to feng shui principles, adorned with Chinese golden painting in a  huge frame, and the alley lit by rainbow lights . If you love a romantic sense, the seats at the side of window are recommended. From here you can look at the outside scenery and rest your eyes on the beautiful blooms.

Maison Chin Buffet Restaurant 
Location: Bandara Suites Silom, Saladaeng 1, Bangkok
Tel: +662 266 0505
Hour:  6.00pm till midnight, daily
website : www.facebook.com/maisonchin

Bo.lan Thai Restaurant

Bolan Essentially Thai(Restaurant)

     BO.LAN derives from the names of the owner-chef couple. The word sounds similar to Boran, a Thai word  meaning old / ancient / traditional. This name suits well with the restaurant's con­cept which emphasizes on unique Thai style, yet the decoration has a modern design sense. The alfresco wooden deck show the Goddess of Rice painted onto the wall, while-the ceiling is adorned with black Kradong ( at baskets).   A big recipe book is placed on each table for diners to learn about history of traditional Thai cooking while waiting for the savory dishes to be served.

     The chefs pay meticulous attention to use only local premium ingredients. They serve Thai dishes that are rarely found nowadays , including Meang Maprang (a mix-it-yourself appetizer, combination of plum mango, toasted coconut, lime, ginger, tiny dried shrimp, and sweet sauce), stir-fried Thai-French beef with spicy shrimp paste, and fish fillet with turmeric dipped with -southern style soup . The rice served at the restaurant is also a real Thai breed. You can choose your favorite rice, and of course it's premium whatever you take. The menu changes every 2 months depended on seasonal products. So this promises you there will be a new selection of delicious food every time you come back.

Location : Sukhumvit 26, Bangkok 
Tel : +662 260 2962
Service Hour: 6 p.m. till midnight, Monday closed
Website :  www.bolan.co.th
Contact email : contact@bolan.co.th

The Globe Restaurant

Tastes of "The Globe Restaurant"

     The cool breeze and magnificent views over the Chao Phraya River help enhance your appetite; it's absolutely advantageous for buffet lovers. It's better to empty your stomach before dining at The Globe since the bistro offers you a delicious, endless selection of nine worldwide  cuisines  such as Korean, Japanese, Thai, Halal and vegetarian food.

Rubber Boat Rafting at Mae La Mao River, Tak

Rubber Boat Rafting at Mae La Mao River, Tak

How to get there: The start of rafting is at the kilometer 57 on the highway 105 (Tak-Mae Sot). You can get there quite easily on this road from Amphoe Mae Sot. And actually Mae La Mao River is running parallel to this very road.

Location: The start is on the highway  105 (Tak-Mae  Sot), at the kilometer 57.

Characteristics: Mae La Mao River is a small river which originates from several streams of Amphoe Phop Phra and Um Phang mountains. It runs to the north passing Ban Mae Lamao, Amphoe Mae Sot, meeting Mae Grasa River and flows out at Mei River at Ban Wang Pa, Amphoe  Mae Ramad.

Difficulty: Level1-2

Duration: About 90-129 minutes

Distance: 12 kilometers

Restaurant : Ruen Urai Fine Thai Cuisine

Thai Restaurant Ruen Urai

       This fabulous century old Thai house has stood magnificently on Surawong Road since the reign of King Rama V, but the house is now still in so good condition that the owner can’t stand revealing this flawless treasure to the public by opening a Thai restaurant to serve delectable Thai cuisine.