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The 'cable mess' in Bangkok is a real nightmare @Dirkster. I've always wondered if anyone can make sense of it all...
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Dirkster went for a hike.
3 days ago
✈️ A Quiet Morning at Air Diamond In the soft light of morning, the Air Diamond Café stood silent, its retired airplane gleaming like a monument to journeys past. The place was empty, as if the world had forgotten it for a moment, leaving only me to step aboard. At the entrance, I purchased a ticket for 150 THB - my boarding pass to this unusual flight - which included a refreshing drink. Inside the. cabin, I settled into a seat once meant for travelers crossing continents, now repurposed for quiet reflection. With a chilled Thai iced tea in hand, I savored the sweetness and the stillness, the hum of memories lingering in the aircraft’s walls. For that brief time, the plane was mine alone - a private voyage without takeoff, a peaceful escape suspended between nostalgia and serenity.
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Dirkster went for a hike.
6 days ago
🦚 The Hill of Peacocks and Shadows High above the green folds of Khao Yai, Wat Simalai Songtham rises like a dream—or perhaps a fevered vision. Its golden domes gleam in the sunlight, but the closer you climb, the more surreal it becomes. Dragons coil around staircases, mythical beasts leer from the walls, and caves open into chambers filled with flickering candles. Peacocks wander freely across the temple grounds, their feathers shimmering like living jewels. Their cries echo strangely against the stone, adding to the temple’s atmosphere—half enchanting, half unsettling. Visitors often describe the place as beautiful yet creepy. The architecture feels alive, twisting and bending in unexpected ways, as if the temple itself were breathing. In the caves, shadows stretch long and strange, and the silence is broken only by the rustle of feathers or the distant chant of monks. For some, Wat Simalai Songtham is a sanctuary of peace, a hilltop retreat where meditation flows easily. For others, it feels like stepping into another world—one where the line between the sacred and the surreal blurs. And so the story of the temple continues: a place where peacocks guard the gates of mystery, and where beauty and eeriness walk hand in hand.
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Dirkster went for a hike.
6 days ago
Wat Thewarup Songtham in Khao Yai feels like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. The golden stupa perched on its rocky peak gives you a stunning 360° view of the valleys and forests - it’s the kind of panorama that makes you pause and just breathe it all in. The temple grounds invite you to slow down, meditate, or simply wander in quiet reflection, while the climb to the chedi adds a sense of adventure. If you’re curious enough to explore deeper, two hidden caves reveal themselves: one a hushed meditation chamber, the other decorated with Buddha images, both adding a mystical layer to your visit. It’s the perfect mix of spiritual calm and natural wonder - a place where you can feel both grounded and inspired.
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We followed a narrow trail that seemed to disappear into the forest, unsure where it would lead. The climb was steep, but curiosity kept us moving until the trees opened to reveal a small hermitage. At the top, hidden among the rocks, was the cave. Stepping inside, the air turned cool and still. The silence was complete — no voices, no footsteps, just the faint hum of the forest outside. It felt untouched, as if time had paused here. We sat quietly, letting the peace sink in, grateful to have found such a secret place with nobody else around.
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If I remember correctly, I've been there too. But there are so many temples in Bangkok, it's easy to lose track. After visiting ten temples, you practically get Thai citizenship. 😂👍🙋
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