My son who is into old temples wonders what there is in in Isaan. He is going to Sukothai but would like me to drive up and meet him somewhere in Isaan.
My son who is into old temples wonders what there is in in Isaan. He is going to Sukothai but would like me to drive up and meet him somewhere in Isaan.
So i guess he'll know about Mahathat in Sukothai.
The best one I saw last year was a Khmer temple near Buriram, up high with superb views. Luigi has some great photos of the place
Phanom Rung it was called
Wat do you wanna know?Who is the temple expert on here?
^ he wants to know where the best soapies are
On Rachadapisek. Next question?
Need to know if there are any ruins of note in Isaan.
Top sights in Northeastern Thailand
Prasat Phanom Rung. Phanom Rung Historical Park.
Khao Yai National Park. Nakhon Ratchasima Province.
Wat Phu Thok. Bueng Kan Province.
Sala Kaew Ku. Nong Khai.
Phimai Historical Park. Phimai.
Prasat Muang Tam. Phanom Rung Historical Park.
Red Lotus Sea. Udon Thani Province.
Wat Pa Non Sawan. Roi Et.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/thailan...stern-thailand
He is an archaeologist with a master's in GIS from University College so more intellectual than I am. So looks a bit more deeply into stuff (if you pardon the pun). I'm sure he can find Lonely Planet by himself.
I told him no more than a day in a dusty Isaan village is about as much as I can take.
So anything like the Sukothai one pictured about but in Isaan. I have sent him Phanom Rung that is about 180kms from the Trouble's family dust bowl.
Better to think inside the pub, than outside the box?
I apologize if any offence was caused. unless it was intended.
You people, you think I know feck nothing; I tell you: I know feck all
Those who cannot change their mind, cannot change anything.
Are you driving up from Bangkok?
Not too many replies. I guess it's just me who came for the temples
One of the most atmospheric and best preserved temples in Thailand is Wat Phra That temple complex just outside Lamphang......not Esaan I know, but well worth the lengthy detour.
Founded in the 13th century and well preserved, with mostly 14th and 15th century structures and beautifully walled and gated, this should be top of anyones list of temples to visit.
Best early morning before the tour buses arrive, and even better with a backdrop of roiling dark grey stormclouds.
You recall correctly.
https://teakdoor.com/central-thailand...-thailand.html
The temples up north aren't as good as in the south, hardly any abortions, meth or sodomy to speak of.
++ on Ayutthaya, lots of temples. There's also a boat/river tour there. Take the tour during late afternoon, so that there's a nice breeze. I did that a few years ago (the late afternoon boat tour), then had dinner at a night market. Happy times.
Not Quite Isaan but on the way the Kamphaeng Phet historical park is sans pareil , If you wish to see a real ruin in Kalasin I may be open to visitors
https://www.renown-travel.com/histor...t/temples.html
The years of lack of exercise drink drugs and women mean I do not charge foreigners..............
STUPAfied once you've seen one heap of red bricks you've seen em all
Eaasily recognised on a good day I look like this bloke in K Phet
I might suggest that the OP perform his own alternative searches [which is not a difficult task], as there's no intelligent or practical assistance here from this bunch.
Oh dear, whatta buncha numphies.
^ did you ever find out the going rate for a short time in Surin , jeff?
Don't forget Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew in Sisaket, built entirely from Chang and Heineken bottles.
Worth a visit. Watch out for nasty aggresive monkeys.
If you are driving up to Isaan this is worth a visit. It's just north of korat city.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phimai_Historical_Park
This is relitively new but spectacular. Worth a look.
https://www.renown-travel.com/temple...i-mongkol.html
Isaan is littered with Khmer ruins. Most have been left to deteriorate unfortunately. Thais are not too keen on preserving Khmer ruins. Hard for them to admit that most of modern day Thailand was once part of the Khmer empire.
"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect,"
....and to a lesser extent of influence - dress, cuisine, customs, architectural design, linguistic form, arts, etc. Strong argument could be made that a Lao/Khmer mix of influential contributions to a modern Thai cultural diaspora and the like.
Even the most revered and honoured historical and architectural landscapes of Ayuttaya, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Lopuri, et al are quite Khmer.
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