Prasat Nong Bua Rai: A hidden Khmer gem
Lung Jan visited the ruins of Prasat Nong Bua Rai with his daughter. This temple ruin is hardly known to the general public and is somewhat hidden along the road that connects the much more famous Prasat Hin Phanom Rung with Prasat Muang Tam at the foot of the old volcano on which Phanom Rung was built. The temple was built at the end of the 12th or the beginning of the 13th century by order of the Khmer prince Jayavarnam VII.
Prasat Hin Ban Phluang: precious gem
One interesting Khmer temple is the Prasat Hin Ban Phluang in Ban Phluang in my neighboring province of Surin. Ban Phluang must once have been an important Khmer settlement because barely a hundred meters from the temple is a baray, an artificial lake that was built by the Khmer.
Khmer Temple in Prasat Si Khoraphum
I saw this Khmer temple in Prasat Si Khoraphum, it is about a XNUMX-minute drive from Surin City, you also have a fairly large day market there, so it might be a nice trip.
I live in Buriram province and Prasat Hin Khao Phanom Rung is in my backyard, so to speak. I have therefore gratefully used this proximity to get to know this site very well, thanks to numerous visits. I would like to take a moment to reflect on this temple, which is one of the most interesting in Thailand in more ways than one.
The Resurrection of Prasat Hin Khao Phanom Rung
Easter is already behind us, but today I want to tell you about another resurrection, namely the restoration of one of the most imposing relics of the Khmer Empire in Thailand, Prasat Hin Khao Phanom Rung, the temple complex that was built between the 10th and 13th century. century on an extinct volcano in my home province of Buriram.
Prasat Preah Vihear: Stones of stumbling….
In a previous article I briefly discussed Prasat Phanom Rung and the way in which this Khmer temple complex was upgraded to Thai national cultural-historical heritage. In the margins of this story I briefly referred to Prasat Praeh Vihear to illustrate the complexity of the relationship between the experience of identity and history. Today I would like to go into the history of Praeh Vihear, for many in Thailand a lot of stumbling blocks…
Wat Ku Phra Kona: a remarkable example of heritage care
Some time ago, when I was looking for monumental Khmer relics in the vicinity of my home in Satuek, I stumbled upon Wat Ku Phra Kona in the south of the province of Roi Et. Coincidence, because this Khmer ruin is missing from just about every self-respecting travel guide. It is, however, one of the northernmost Khmer shrines.
Khu Phanna, the country's northernmost Khmer ruin
Khu Phanna, also called Prasat Baan Phanna by many locals, is somewhat lost among the rice fields at Tambon Phanna in Amphoe Sawang Daen Din, an hour's drive northwest of Sakon Nakhon city center. It is certainly not the most spectacular remnant of the Khmer Empire, but it is the northernmost building in the country that has been preserved.
Gods twilight in Siem Reap
Watching the moon rise from Angkor Wat after dark has definitely been the most impressive experience I have had in recent years.
The NVT Bangkok plans to organize a trip to two special Khmer temples in Isan, Phimai and Phanom Rung. The date they have chosen is the weekend of May 25 to 26.
The Phanom Rung is undisputedly the most beautiful
Numerous ruins of important Khmer temples can be seen in Buriram province. The restored Phanom Rung is undisputedly the most beautiful.
Living as a Single Farang in the Jungle: Lahan Sai with C&A
Timely departure from Roi Et, the group heads for Lahan Sai. The ultimate intention is twofold: a little tourism with the main goal of the old Khmer temples: Prasat Hin Phanom Rung and the Muang Tum temple.
A trip to Ubon Ratchathani
Dick Koger takes us on a trip to Ubon Ratchathani in his fascinating travelogue. Despite 4000-year-old petroglyphs and a beautiful view, a bottle of Mekong should wash away the traces of a colonialist bike ride.
Living as a Single Farang in the Jungle: From the South to Isaan (Day 4) rectification
When the article “From the South to Isaan. Day 4 “ of Lung addie appeared on the blog last week I was once again on “marode”. This time not so far from home, but to Hua Hin, to meet a Belgian former neighbor who stayed there for a few days. Lung addie had planned to spend 5 days without telephone and internet. This is why he couldn't respond to the reactions his "Day 4" article provoked.
As indicated earlier, today is a relaxing day with some sightseeing. I have been here several times in the region, but never really took the time to get to know or visit the region a little better.
Isaan: the archaeological treasure house of Thailand
It is no exaggeration to call the Northeast of Thailand, the so-called Isan, an archaeological treasure trove. Let's start with the most beautiful petroglyph. It can be found in Nakhon Ratchasima.