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The Golden Kingdom

Thailand: The Golden Kingdom (Hardcover)

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From the beaches of the south to the mountains of the north, Thailand is a beautiful and diverse land. Thailand: The Golden Kingdom encapsulates Thai history, culture, and art in one compact volume. It gives an endearing portrait of Thailand’s multi-ethnic population, the people’s beliefs and ways of life and sets it in an historical and cultural context. Over 140 stunning color photographs illustrate the clear, insightful text about all aspects of one of Asia’s most fascinating places.
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Ban pahnokkok village

Moo ban Pahanklok village, It is in Maerim district in Chiangmai province. Ban Pahnoklok village is the community of Mon hill tribe. The villages still live and conserve they lifestyle and culture they way their ancestors did. Whoever visits this village can notice that the villagers still wear their traditional costumes in which, at the sane time, protect them from cold weather. As the village ison the mountain so the temperature is quite low.

Temples of Gold

Temples of Gold: Seven Centuries of Thai Buddhist Paintings (Hardcover)

From Publishers Weekly
Even a confident lover of much Asian art may be surprised by the splendor and variety of the visual arts in Thailand. In Temples of Gold: Seven Centuries of Thai Buddhist Paintings, Bangkok art historian Santi Leksukhum (trans. by Kenneth Whitehead) demonstrates how Thai art evolved, what to look for in the paintings and how to see it; religious conventions, political events and several types of perspective are all explained. Photographer Gilles Mermet’s (Mosaics of Roman Africa) 120 handsome, full-color images capture the splendors and oddities of Thai Buddhist murals, panels and architecture from sometimes-contorted, colorful battles and crowd scenes to elegant gold-and-black meditating Buddhas, surrounded by light or suspended amid the waves.

From Library Journal
This handsome book brings us to the wall paintings of Buddhist temples in Thailand. Leksukhum (art history, Univ. of Silkadorn, Bangkok) explores the history of these paintings, commenting on the styles of the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya schools, which flourished in the 13th through the 18th centuries, as well as on the Rattanakosin schools of the 18th and 19th centuries. The work traces the sources of artistic inspiration from ancient Buddhist texts, including The Three Worlds, Ten Great Jatakas, and episodes in the life of the Buddha. The murals, captured by the French photographer Gilles Mermet (Mosaics of Roman Africa: Floor Mosaics from Tunisia, LJ 2/1/97), reveal the inherent contradictions and harmonies at work in these large-scale paintings. A fabulously illustrated feast for art lovers, students of Buddhism, and art historians, this is one of the few books in the last two decades to focus on Buddhist art in Thailand. Recommended for deep art collections in academic and public libraries. Lucia S. Chen, NYPL
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KRABI TRAVEL GUIDE

KRABI TRAVEL GUIDE

Thailand travel guide in Krabi

This is called the Koh Dam group after its two large members, Koh (island) Dam Hok and Koh Dam Kwan. These two, each of which offers one spectacular beach, are surrounded by about ten smaller, all-rock islands that have no real beaches.

During the tourist season longtail boats run hundreds of tourists from the mainland to these islands each day in a 30-minute sprint. Despite that they are not lonely get-aways, they are still worth seeing for the unusual shape of both beaches creates a special beauty here.

Krabi offers one of Thailand’s most beautiful coast line, unusual limestone formations which cast extraordinary silhouettes, reaching far out into the Andaman Sea. Why not choose Krabi for your next vacation or just for a marvellous weekend journey. lf you like sun, the sea and a change from your every day routine, Krabi is the place to go. An enchanting place, all tightly packed into one tiny province.

Splashed across every Thailand brochure is the stunning scenery of Krabi and its islands. Giant limestone cliffs, towering karst islands, gorgeous beaches and azure waters are all a trademark of Krabi. Offshore is the famous Phi Phi islands and many others like Koh Lanta, while Ao Nang Beach offers an excellent tourist base with its resorts and travel services for Krabi. Read all about it here.

Hotels in Krabi

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The Tubkaak Boutique Resort, Krabi

The Tubkaak Boutique Resort, Krabi

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Number of rooms: 44

Location: Klong Muang / Tub Kaek Beach

Address: 123 Moo3, Tambol Nongtalayamphur Muang , Krabi, Thailand

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The Tubkaak Boutique Resort Krabi Info

Situated on the beach of beautiful Krabi, this award-winning boutique resort has something for everyone, nestled amongst sea views and an abundance of tropical plantation. Cool down in the pool with a Jacuzzi, pamper yourself in a spa, blow off steam in sauna, or breathe in the aroma of exquisitely cooked food in one of the gourmet restaurants with mouthwatering Thai or European dishes while enjoying magnificent views of the nearby islands. And after the sunset, should you get tired after snorkeling on Phi Phi Island, scuba diving, fishing, golfing, or kayaking, sip a cocktail or two in the Splash Pool Bar, chill out in the Library Lounge Bar and relax in one of the 44 luxury rooms, specially designed to provide you with the perfect sleep.

Step into a private world. A serene and unique place on the stunning Krabi coastline…

The Tubkaak Krabi is an award winning boutique resort where details count and every step brings a surprise. Featured in "Unseen Thailand" The Tubkaak Krabi blends distinctive southern Thai architecture with the incredible natural beauty of Krabi’s landscape.

Villa style accommodation combines elements of east and west, with stylish interiors and oriental bathrooms open to the sky. In a superb location overlooking the sea with inspiring views of the magnificent Hong Islands, Tubkaak Beach literally translates as Visitors Cove, where local hospitality is legendary.

A gourmet restaurant, a gorgeous Spa with plunge pool, a tropical garden where hammocks gently beckon with the onshore breeze, a freeform pool… The perfect place to unwind. There’s nowhere like it… 

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