Chantaburi- Wat Pak Nam Khaem Nu

This beautiful temple is done mostly in white and blue tiles but the inside of the temple is really unbelievable. The artwork and the paintings are something that you don’t find in many temples in Thailand. This temple is definitely worth a visit.

Wat Paknam Khaem Nu (Chantaburi, Thailand)

This temple is so interesting and unique it takes a long time to absorb all the beauty. I recently met one of the artists decorating the walls. It’s an incredibly interesting personal story as well as profession.

keeping my hands out of the sun. hours in the sun is not good for skin.
the Phoenix around the sides of the temple and dragons at the front.
(Red Phoenix and Azure dragon make up the Yin Yang circle of dynamics)

Is That a Sapphire in Your Hand?

The province of Chantaburi in Thailand is well known for gem mining. Going into the old downtown area one street is a pedestrian street for gem buyers and sellers. As you can see in the photos there are people from all over the world manning many desks in many offices on the street.

Some of the dealers are sitting all alone looking very lonely. Most of them are gathered together with many other gem evaluators and traders.

As I am taking a photo here one lady looks at me suspiciously, something you might expect from a more shady person but most likely someone who is doing a legitimate transaction.