Thai Culinary Tour - Part Two.mp4
A documentary produced by Samui Institute of Thai Culinary Arts in 2005. Travel with SITCA director Roongfa Sringam on a scenic and fascinating trip to see the sources of Thai cooking ingredients. Part two of three.
See where and how prawns are farm raised. Stop at factories where fish sauce, shrimp paste, palm sugar, rice and noodle products are made. Visit farms and orchards where Thai herbs and fruits grow. Finally, see a demonstration of how rice is traditionally farmed in Southeast Asia.
Written and directed by Martin Amada.
Chanthaburi Travel Guide & Bike Ride
Idyllic beaches without the swarms tourists; local culture undiluted; world class Thai cuisine and a growing coffee and cafe culture. Chanthaburi is a hidden gem within Thailand, just like the booming jewel trade that drives the city’s economy.
Video is of me exploring Chanthaburi and the gulf of Thailand on a bike.
If you'd like to find out the best things to do along with places to eat in Chanthaburi, where the social scene is and more, read my Chanthaburi City Guide here:
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Amphoe Seka Popular Market Bueng Kan Province
Bueng Kan is a province in Thailand that contains waterfalls, mountains, and various kinds of tourist attractions. It borders the Makong River and Bolikhamsai Province of Laos. It is a newly established province but contains lots of interesting places including natural, historical, art and cultural places.
There are 8 districts in Bueng Kan: Muaeng Bueng Kan, Pak Khat, So Phisai, Si Wilai, Phon Charoen, Seka, Bueng Khong Long, and Bung Khla.
Bueng Kan Travel Guide
Phu Lung Ka: it is the place where the stupa of Phra That Phu Lung Ka is situated.
Phu Thok: it is the mountain where Wat (temple) Chetiya Khiri Wihan or Wat Phu Thok is situated. The sandstone mountain contains Pho Thok Yai, Pho Thok Noi, and Buddhist hall. Visitors can walk and go sightseeing around the mountain.
Phu Wua Wildlife Sanctuary: there are a lot of beautiful viewpoints and waterfalls such as Ched Si Waterfall which is the biggest waterfall in Bueng Kan, Tham Phra Waterfall, and Tham Foon Waterfall.
Beung Khong Long and Hat Kham Somboon: Bueng Khong Long is a large lake. In winter, the water level decreases and there is a beach called Hat Kham Somboon which is a relaxing place for people in Bueng Kan.
Kaeng Ar-Hong: it is the deepest area of the Mekong River. Near the area is Wat (temple) Ar-Hong Silawat where you can see beautiful marble chapel and ‘Phra Phuttakhuwanansadsada’, the brass-molded Buddha image.
Nong Kut Ting: a big swamp which is the habitat of more than 250 species of fish including 20 rare species of fish, 200 species of water plants, and over 40 species of birds. It is also a land of food and livelihood for 2,000 households. With its abundance, Nong Kut Ting was registered as the world’s important wetland (Ramsar Site).
Laos Market: a market in Muaeng Bueng Kan which open every Tuesday and Friday. It is called Laos Market because there are many Lao people come sell things like vegetables, dried food, and fresh food at the market.
Wat Sawang Ar-rom (Wat Tham Si Thon): the temple is located on a mountain with shady trees and small rivers. Inside the temple, there is a reclining Buddha image. On a large rock is a bell-shaped chapel. Visitors can see the view of Laos from the top.
Food and drink
You can try both Thai and Isan food in this province. Since the province borders the Makong River, the recommended food is fish with different cooking process such as frying, steaming, stir-frying, or fish in spicy soups.
Shopping
Local products and souvenirs
Ban Sa Ngor Thai Fabrics Community: address 109, Moo 2, Ban Sa Ngor, Hor Kham. Tel: (+66) 084242 2524, 089 575 3649
Hor Kham Agricultural Community: contact Khun Pranieam Theehorkham. Tel: (+66) 085 007460
(For more information of OTOP products, contact Bueng Kan Community Development Office)
Accommodation
There are many hotels and resorts in the province especially around the Mekong River.
Bueng Kan has been separated from Nong Khai and established as a province of Thailand on March 23, 2011. The province is divided into 8 districts including Amphoe Mueang Bueng Kan, Amphoe Pak Khat, So Phisai, Si Wilai, Phon Charoen, Seka, Bueng Khong Long and Bung Khla.