Thread: Wat Bo Keaw Festival

On this bank holiday, we took the long, winding road down to Na Muen, on the Nan-Uttaradit border.
The temple:

Hmm, doesn't seem to work too well from a mobile ...

Allow me to assist

Very nice. Worse ways to spend a day.

Nice looking place. I like the look of "standard" looking Thai temples but I also really like to see something different (colour-wise) like this temple.

Thanks.
More when I'll get the com back from the shop.

Originally Posted by Neverna

Nice looking place. I like the look of "standard" looking Thai temples but I also really like to see something different (colour-wise) like this temple.

....and Northern style design as well. Or Lao.

Nice one Strolls. I've never been.

I always like to hear the background story to the pics.

More pics of the rather unusual Wat:

...and inside:

Very nice. Cheers.

I could probably do with spending a few hours/days in there.


Though that digital sign is a bit out of place.

Originally Posted by Luigi

Though that digital sign is a bit out of place.

Just a bit.

Was lucky to get there before it became crowded.
Processions waiting for a mile either direction:

Hotties.

Nice one Strolls, The white temples do really catch the eye. Looks like a great day out.

There's a picturesque one up the road from us on the way to Korat but i get the impression, like a lot of Wats that sadly its a money making venture.

Wat Nom Kun

can't get the pic straight, no idea why

Originally Posted by stroller

can't get the pic straight, no idea why

Is that a pic from your mobile?

I noticed when taking a pic, I have to hold my mobile in landscape position for any photos I post here to be right side up. Have no clue why...I have an android mobile.

Here's a few more as the procession enters the temple grounds:

On the adjacent grounds, a small stage with Sow music:


Free food under the huge tent:




...and time to leave after the Gaeng Kiow Wan Gai.