Tour Bangkok Legacies blog
By Eric Lim
Tour Bangkok Legacies
blog is a web blog of this historical travel website and do-it-yourself guide for independent travelers to Bangkok.
About the Tour Bangkok Legacies blog
This blog keeps readers informed of
- the latest content pages added to Tour Bangkok Legacies,
- updates and changes to existing web pages,
- news and developments affecting historical sites in Bangkok and Thailand,
- anniversaries of momentous events in Thai history and
- Thai cultural festivals.
- New editions to our monthly e-zine Bangkok Travelbug which covers the various provinces in Thailand
The blog serves as a window to the latest content added or changes made to this web site and access these pages quickly. At a quick glance you will be able to focus on the areas you are interested in.
- Explore old traditional Thai homes that are now heritage museums
- Visit quaint museums that preserve the memories of old communities and their way of life
- Visit old communities that are still striving today though some are in danger of disappearing
- Admire the intricate workmanship of Thai craftsman who have dedicated their lives to their craft
- Marvel at the spectacular palaces and monuments that serve as a legacy of a bygone age
- Visit the various old places of worship to appreciate the religious and cultural harmony in a diverse society.
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Khok Mai Den Ancient City, Nakhon Sawan
12 December 2019
Welcome back to the merry month of December! In this last issue for the year 2019, we will visit the last place in our itinerary on the last day of our trip to Nakhon Sawan.
This month we visit an ancient city, the Khok Mai Den Ancient City which is located about 35 km south of Nakhon Sawan City. It's just off highway 1 that leads south and back to Bangkok, a convenient stopover on the way back.
Remains of the Khok Mai Den Ancient City
Join us and take a virtual tour of this ancient city in Nakhon Sawan. 
Discoveries up on the ridge
Here are some of the relics and ruins you will encounter in this virtual tour.
Relics and ruins from the ancient city
For more please see, Khok Mai Den Ancient City, Nakhon Sawan.
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Next month – Mon Bridge, Sangkhla Buri, Kanchanaburi
My Journey through Thailand Part I The First Steps
This is my second e-book and the first in the series of travel journals on my trips to explore the various provinces in Thailand. This edition, which covers my travels from late 2009 to mid-2013, will guide you to historical sites, cultural monuments and exquisite Thai handicraft, across a vast spectrum of cultural and ethnic diversity.
You can have a virtual tour with this e-guide book or take the first steps yourself in this journey through Thailand.
My Kindle e-book
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Nakhon Sawan City Attractions
9 November 2019
Welcome back to the November issue of the Bangkok Travelbug. In this issue of the Travelbug, we will take a tour of some of the attractions in Nakhon Sawan City and in the surrounding city district (amphur mueang).
We start our tour by going up a long ridge in the city centre on which is located a chedi and a tower that gives a panoramic view of the city.
Winding up the long ridge 
View of Nakhon Sawan City
Here are some of the beautiful images you will encounter in this virtual tour.
Wat Sri Uthum Porn
For more please see, Nakhon Sawan City Attractions
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Next month – Khok Mai Den Ancient City, Nakhon Sawan
My Journey through Thailand Part I The First Steps
This is my second e-book and the first in the series of travel journals on my trips to explore the various provinces in Thailand. This edition, which covers my travels from late 2009 to mid-2013, will guide you to historical sites, cultural monuments and exquisite Thai handicraft, across a vast spectrum of cultural and ethnic diversity.
You can have a virtual tour with this e-guide book or take the first steps yourself in this journey through Thailand.
My Kindle e-book
Copyright@2008-2019 Tour Bangkok Legacies
All rights reserved
Nakhon Sawan – Start of the Chao Phraya River
23 Oct 2019
Welcome back to the October issue of the Bangkok Travelbug! This month we take you to Nakhon Sawan, a province where the Ping River merges with the Nan to form the start of the Chao Phraya, a river many of us are familiar with.
Start of the Chao Phraya River in Nakhon Sawan – the Chao Phraya is to the left in the photo
The Chao Phraya River is formed by the waters of four rivers; Ping River from Chiang Mai, Wang River from Lampang which joins the Ping in Tak Province, Nan River from Nan and the Yom River from Phayao which joins the Nan in Nakhon Sawan.
The Ping and the Nan merge in Paknam Pho District in Nakhon Sawan City to form the Chao Phraya River – the River of Kings. 
Looking downriver at the Chao Phraya – the Nan is to the left (south) and the Ping is on the right (north)
Join us as we take a virtual tour upriver to see the start of the Chao Phraya River.
For more please see, Nakhon Sawan – Start of the Chao Phraya River
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Next month – Nakhon Sawan City Attractions
My Journey through Thailand Part I The First Steps
This is my second e-book and the first in the series of travel journals on my trips to explore the various provinces in Thailand. This edition, which covers my travels from late 2009 to mid-2013, will guide you to historical sites, cultural monuments and exquisite Thai handicraft, across a vast spectrum of cultural and ethnic diversity.
You can have a virtual tour with this e-guide book or take the first steps yourself in this journey through Thailand.
My Kindle e-book
Copyright@2008-2019 Tour Bangkok Legacies
All rights reserved
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Ban Rai Attractions, Uthai Thani
25 Sep 2019
Welcome back to the September issue of the Bangkok Travelbug! This will be the last instalment on our visit to the beautiful province of Uthai Thani.
Ban Rai Attractions
Ban Rai is home to a number of beautiful cultural and natural attractions. We were so impressed with the place we returned for a second visit. Please let us share our visit to these attractions with you in this issue.
Wat Tham Khao Wong
Join us and tale a virtual tour of this fascinating district in Uthai Thani.
Ban Na Ta Po Weaving Centre
For more please see, Ban Rai Attractions
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Next month – Nakhon Sawan – the source of the Chao Phraya River
Tour Bangkok Legacies - Kindle paperback edition
For those who prefer reading printed books rather than e-books, here's a handy paperback, Tour Bangkok Legacies, which will help you along as you explore the streets of Bangkok and discover its old treasures. It's complete with historical descriptions and directions on how to get to these places.
My Kindle paperback edition
My Experience with the four-faced Buddha...
Hi.. I’m Lim here I would like to share my story to people all over the world who believe in the four-faced Buddha at the Erawan Shrine in Bangkok. I
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My Journey through Thailand – Part I The First Steps
15 Aug 2019
My Journey through Thailand Part I is the first in the series of travel journals on my trips to explore the various provinces in Thailand from late 2009 to mid-2013.
This journey takes you to places that bore silent witness to momentous battles decades and centuries ago that changed the course of history. View vast cultural monuments that are legacies of individuals who left their mark in society long after they have gone.
Meet artists, craftsmen and craftswomen who produced exquisite pieces of art. They did this not for fame or wealth but for the love of their craft. Meet farmers who toiled their land to produce the food that we eat. Visit the home province of the father of Thailand’s greatest poet, a scenic place which must have inspired the poet to pen his most famous poem.
Marvel at the cultural and ethnic diversity of the places in this journey that was once at the crossroads of major civilizations more than a thousand years ago; China and India, the Khmer Empire based in present day Cambodia and the Lan Chang Kingdom based in present day Laos.
The result is a rich cultural and ethnic mix which is reflected in the architecture, dialects, dress, handicraft, festivals and customs.
Step into the humble home of a man who sought refuge in Thailand, a man who was a fugitive in his own country occupied by a colonial power, a man who struggled his entire life for the freedom and unity of his homeland.
Please join me as I take these first steps in my journey through Thailand.
Cover features the Battle of Nong Sarai when King Naresuan defeated the Burmese in January 1593 reenacted during the Surin Annual Elephant Roundup, November 2012.
Cover features Wat Nong Waeng, a temple museum on the south-western shores of Bueng Kaen Nakhon, a huge lake south of Khon Kaen City.
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Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, Uthai Thani
3 Aug 2019
Welcome back to the August issue of the Bangkok Travelbug! In this issue we come to the highlight of our exploration of Uthai Thani Province, the Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary.
The Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary with its forested mountains covers almost half of Uthai Thani Province. It's home to several species of wildlife, some of which are endangered species.
Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary
Join us and let's find out more about this fascinating place.
The way in
You will even get to meet some of the residents in this wildlife sanctuary roaming around, Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary
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Next month – Exploring Ban Rai, Uthai Thani
Tour Bangkok Legacies - Kindle paperback edition
For those who prefer reading printed books rather than e-books, here's a handy paperback, Tour Bangkok Legacies, which will help you along as you explore the streets of Bangkok and discover its old treasures. It's complete with historical descriptions and directions on how to get to these places.
My Kindle paperback edition
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Exploring Uthai Thani – two special temples
12 June 2019
Welcome back to the June issue of the Bangkok Travelbug! In this and the next few issues, we feature our visit to Uthai Thani to explore some of the cultural and natural wonders of this beautiful province.
We start our tour with a visit to two very special temples in Uthai Thani City, each with their unique character.
Inside Viharn Kaew – the Glass Viharn
Prasart Thong Kham – the Golden Palace
Let's take a closer look at these two beautiful temples in Uthai Thani, Exploring Uthai Thani – two special temples
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Next month – Hup Pa Tat – the cave of wonders in Uthai Thani
Tour Bangkok Legacies - Kindle paperback edition
For those who prefer reading printed books rather than e-books, here's a handy paperback, Tour Bangkok Legacies, which will help you along as you explore the streets of Bangkok and discover its old treasures. It's complete with historical descriptions and directions on how to get to these places.
My Kindle paperback edition
Continue reading "Exploring Uthai Thani – two special temples"
Dear Lord Brahma
Been to Bangkok twice and passed by the Erawan Shrine, but did not stop by to offer prayers. However, last year I have been experiencing turbulence in
Handicraft Communities in Korat
14 May 2019
Welcome back to the May issue of the Bangkok Travelbug! This month we feature two handicraft communities which we visited in Nakhon Ratchasima or Korat for short.
The first is Ban Dan Kwian, a community in Chok Chai District that is famous for its pottery.
Pottery at Ban Dan Kwian
The second is in Pak Thong Chai District, which has a silk weaving community. 
Thai silk at Matchada Thai Silk, Pak Thong Chai
Let's take a closer look at the beautiful handicraft produced by these two communities, Handicraft Communities in Korat.
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Next month – Exploring Uthai Thani
Tour Bangkok Legacies - Kindle paperback edition
For those who prefer reading printed books rather than e-books, here's a handy paperback, Tour Bangkok Legacies, which will help you along as you explore the streets of Bangkok and discover its old treasures. It's complete with historical descriptions and directions on how to get to these places.
My Kindle paperback edition
Chai Nat Muni National Museum
13 April 2019
Welcome back to the April issue of the Bangkok Travelbug! This month we feature the Chai Nat Muni National Museum in Chai Nat, one of the historical and cultural attractions in the province.
The museum, located in the premises of Wat Phra Borommathat Worawiharn, is a depository of invaluable Buddha images, votive tablets and other historical relics dating back for centuries.
Chai Nat Muni National Museum
This was through the efforts of a former abbot of Wat Phra Borommathat Worawiharn who had patiently collected these relics for years. 
A legacy preserved for posterity
Let's find out more about this museum,Chai Nat Muni National Museum
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Next month – Pak Thong Chai Silk Village
Tour Bangkok Legacies - Kindle paperback edition
For those who prefer reading printed books rather than e-books, here's a handy paperback, Tour Bangkok Legacies, which will help you along as you explore the streets of Bangkok and discover its old treasures. It's complete with historical descriptions and directions on how to get to these places.
My Kindle paperback edition
Tour Bangkok Legacies – Kindle paperback edition
27 March 2019
New! Just out! Tour Bangkok Legacies – Kindle paperback edition
My Kindle paperback edition
A number of friends and readers have said that they preferred to read printed editions of books rather than e-books. Even though I'm a fan of e-books, I agree with their sentiment. E-books can a strain on the eyes.
As a result, I've published a paperback edition of Tour Bangkok Legacies, my first e-book. This edition comes with colored post-card sized photos of the places visited.
The contents of the paperback are basically no different from the e-book edition. The book provides independent travelers with a guide book to take them on a self-guided tour old Bangkok.
Or read this book in the comfort of your sitting room and travel in your mind's eye to the alleys, museums, homes in old Bangkok, they all have a story to tell.
If you are an independent traveller, here's a handy e-guide book, Tour Bangkok Legacies, which will help you along as you explore the streets of Bangkok and discover its old treasures. It's complete with historical descriptions, maps and detailed directions on how to get to these places.
My Kindle e-book
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Exploring Chainat
7 March 2019
Welcome back to the March issue of the Bangkok Travelbug! This month we take a drive up to Chainat, a city about 200 km north of Bangkok.
It makes a pleasant Saturday morning drive and exploring Chainat reveals some interesting surprises. Join us on this virtual trip as we take you through Chainat.
The rice fields of Chainat
The Chao Phraya River in Chainat
For more, take a virtual tour by Exploring Chainat with us
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Next month – Chainat Attractions
My Journey through Thailand Part I The First Steps
This is my second e-book and the first in the series of travel journals on my trips to explore the various provinces in Thailand. This edition, which covers my travels from late 2009 to mid-2013, will guide you to historical sites, cultural monuments and exquisite Thai handicraft, across a vast spectrum of cultural and ethnic diversity.
You can have a virtual tour with this e-guide book or take the first steps yourself in this journey through Thailand.
My Kindle e-book
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I am really enjoying reading about Phitsanulok. Your depth makes places that could otherwise be overlooked become very interesting and important. Thanks.
Sgt-Maj Thawee Folk Museum, Phitsanulok
8 February 2019
Welcome back! This February we celebrate the Lunar New Year on 5 February and Saint Valentine's Day on 14 February, which also happens to be my 16th anniversary in Thailand.
In this issue, we recall our visit to Phitsanulok with a tour of a quaint local museum set up by a man who is very passionate about preserving the cultural heritage of the communities in the region around his home.
Sgt-Maj-Thawee Folk Museum
Sgt-Maj Thawee spent 20 years of his life collecting various photographs, utensils, tools and works of art that reflect the traditional Thai way of life in provinces from the Lower Northern Region, viz Kamphaeng Phet, Nakhon Sawan, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Tak and Uttaradit.
The result is the Sgt-Maj Thawee Folk Museum, a cultural treasure trove that provides visitors with a nostalgic trip to the past.
Lung Ja
For more, take a virtual tour of the Sgt-Maj Thawee Folk Museum
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Next month – Two handicraft villages in Korat
My Journey through Thailand Part I The First Steps
This is my second e-book and the first in the series of travel journals on my trips to explore the various provinces in Thailand. This edition, which covers my travels from late 2009 to mid-2013, will guide you to historical sites, cultural monuments and exquisite Thai handicraft, across a vast spectrum of cultural and ethnic diversity.
You can have a virtual tour with this e-guide book or take the first steps yourself in this journey through Thailand.
My Kindle e-book
The Royal Rattanakosin Hotel – a safe haven
The Royal Rattanakosin Hotel in Ratchadamnoen Avenue served as a first aid station in Black May 1992 demonstrations and gave refuge to some of the demonstrators thus saving their lives.
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Siam Society Hotel – a special Bangkok boutique hotel
The Siam Society Hotel is a Bangkok boutique hotel that's distinctly Thai, a resort that's memorable for its art, beauty, luxurious comfort and sheer originality.
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Hotels in Ratchadaphisek – a focus in sharp contrasts
Hotels in Ratchadaphisek are Bangkok hotels located within the stretch of Ratchaphisek Road, that's bustling with commercial, office and condominiums with a variety of food and entertainment outlets.
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Bangkok airport hotels – the tale of two swamps
Bangkok airport hotels cover the hotels in and around Bangkok’s two airports; Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Mueang Airport, the domestic airport.
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