Archive for July, 2011
Wat Pah Nanachat: International Forest Monastery
17
Jul
Wat Pah Nanachat (Thai: วัดป่านานาชาติ, International Forest Monastery) is situated in a small forest in north-east Thailand about fifteen kilometres from the city of Ubon Rachathani. The late Ajahn Chah established the monastery in 1975 to serve as a training community for non-Thais along traditional monastic lines. Its monks, novices and postulants include a wide range of nationalities. The primary language of communication and instruction is English.
-Wikipedia
French Baguette with Pate in Ubon
17
Jul
I was surprised to see bread rolls for sale today while exploring Ubon. In fact I saw it several times. The owner’s grandmother, at this shop, is originally from Vietnam which has some French influence in their food. The baguette was filled with pate, sliced sausage, cucumber and grated cucumber. This was only 20 Baht. Apparently it is popular with Thais.
Ban Khampun: A beautiful Thai Style House
17
Jul
One of the most beautiful Thai style houses in Ubon is a private residence belonging to the Khampun family. They are famous for Thai silk design and production. They open their house to the public once a year during the two days of the Candle Festival.
Pad Me – 25 Baht
17
Jul
An interesting fried noodle dish. She said she made it herself from eggs. Nothing like pad thai.
PHOTOS: Candle Festival Floats at Night
15
Jul
These are the floats in Ubon for the Candle Procession Festival which takes place tomorrow. Many people here tonight taking pictures.
Deep Fried Som Tam
15
Jul
This is an unusual som tam that I am eating at a Ubon restaurant. The papaya has been deep fried. In Thai it is called “som tam tod”.
better than KFC and McDonalds lol but the name...