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🇹🇭: Phra Phuttha Maha Thammaracha @Petchabun
🌞 A Quiet Midday Visit
The midday sun pressed down hard as we arrived at Phra Phuttha Maha Thammaracha. The golden Buddha shimmered so brightly it felt alive, reflecting the fierce light of the sky. Yet, despite the monument’s grandeur, the grounds were nearly empty.
There were barely any other…
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🇹🇭: Khao Kho Royal Palace @Petchabun
Khao Kho Royal Palace sits on a high ridge in Phetchabun, surrounded by cool air and sweeping mountain scenery. The hilltop grounds feature viewpoints, pine trees, and peaceful walking areas that visitors can freely explore. Its elevated setting makes it a popular stop for enjoying wide, open landscapes. The palace…
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🇹🇭: Hotel at the mountains @Petchabun
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🇹🇭: Viewpoint @Petchabun
Great viewpoint at an altitude of around 1600-m above sea level at the exit/entrance gate of Phu Hin Rong Kla Natinonal Park
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🇹🇭: Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park - Part 2
We started at Lan Hin Pum, laughing as we hopped across the strange “button rocks.” From there we wandered into Lan Hin Taek, peering into the deep cracks and daring each other to see who’d go closest.
At Pha Chu Thong Cliff, we stood together in the afternoon light, taking…
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🇹🇭: B. N. Farm @Petchabun
B.N. Farm in Khao Kho, Phetchabun was founded by Mr. Boonnum, whose initials give the farm its name. It’s known for seasonal fruits like strawberries and lychees, along with jams, honey, and ornamental flowers. Today it serves as both a local produce stop and a tourist attraction, blending agriculture with…
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🇹🇭: Wat Phra That Pha Sorn Kaew @Petchabun
🌸 A Journey to the Mountain Temple
Finally, after winding roads through misty mountains, I arrived at Wat Phra That Pha Sorn Kaew - a temple perched high above the valleys of Phetchabun. The moment I stepped onto its grounds, I was struck by the dazzling sight of the five…
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🇹🇭: King Naresuan Monument @Ayutthaya
The King Naresuan Monument in Ayutthaya honors King Naresuan the Great, a warrior king who liberated Siam from Burmese rule. The many rooster statues around the site are offerings from devotees, symbolizing his legendary cockfighting victory against the Burmese crown prince, which became a metaphor for courage, resilience, and triumph.
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December 29, 2025
Spectacular hotel – that bathtub is so cool! Beautiful pictures of you too – practically gilded.
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