From the south-eastern Gulf of Thailand, local temples, wats, shrines and churches
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Wat Saphan Luak
Located 11km inland from Tung Bencha (15km from Chan city) - from the north on Sukhumvit #3 turn left after the river bridge and follow Highway 3407.
A feature is this huge reclining Buddha which was completed in early 2013.
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Wat Khao Sukim
Less than 30km from our home, Wat Khao Sukim is an easy cycle or motorcycle ride; never tire of this place, beautiful surroundings and what a location - views across the landscape and on the clear day to the coast.
Endless things to see in the museum buildings, wonderful place to spend a few hours, with plenty of dining opportunities available near the carpark, and at this time of year many vendors selling locally-grown fresh fruit
Storm repairs at Wat Khao Laem Sing
At 12.10am on Saturday 13 April a storm (see Songkran Storm) hit the port area of Laem SIng on the Chanthaburi coast. The buildings at Wat Khao Laem Sing suffered badly damaged roofs, shown here under repair on 26 April 2013
Chou si tong Graveyard - Tha Dai Graveyard near Nong Khan between Tha Mai and Paknam Khaem Nu.
Cheng Meng 4-6 April 2013
Cheng Meng is held every year in April, when people come to pay respect to their ancestors, clean the graves and offer food for their ancestors.
It is a good Feng Shui location - upper part is mountain, lower part is the sea, it is said that it will bring the good fortune to the future generation.
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St Joseph Xavier Church
Christmas Eve 2012 parade in Tha Mai
Sign for Catholic Church at Laem Pradu
See: Arakkha Thewada วัดอารักขเทวดา Catholic Church at Laem Pradu
