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The White Temple.......from the rear. It's a shame that so many people walk out the side of the building and head towards the front. You're missing this.....

Nice photos. Looks like you got lucky and not many tourists when you visited also

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There were a few Bookman but as I mentioned, no one, absolutely no one walked to the back of the Temple. To me it's a shame to miss the Temple area as shown in the first three images, and with the Sun beating down in that area the Temple was looking it's glorious best.

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Yes, the Royal Chalet is quite amazing. We spent quite a few hours there. Quite amazing. As for the White Wat, not really much to see there.

Next time you visit they have build new there-I think now there is 2 new buildings - and in the small side road next to the temple-just across the road,there are a gallerie wich is very good to and free of charge.

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Its unfortunate that one can't take photos inside the Royal Chalet / Villa. Truly some amazing craftsmanship inside smile.png

Next time,try to visit Mae Fahluang Art and Culture Park.

Think you can find some pics from there - if you have a driver licence ( thai) remember it as then you pay thai price.

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Thursday evening Mae Sai

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Mae Sai River

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Overnight Thunderstorm, Friday morning Mae Sai River.

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Where that foliage is to the near left is where I had dinner on Thursday night and took the first river photo you see above. Just in case your wondering, the restaurant was closed this morning. I hope the owner moved his car though......that would be a double tragedy if any of these belonged to him. sad.png

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Although I found some of the buildings and art work interesting at the Black Temple, the place just seemed to suck the happiness right out of me! huh.png

Far too depressing with all of the dead animals (stuffed of course) but the old furniture and artifacts where very interesting.

I am quite happy to have seen it.......once.

Now the White Temple is a polar opposite in both colour AND atmosphere.

The brightness and constant evolution of the art work is inspiring.

I've been three times now and look forward to a return trip next time we get guests.

The little gallery is quite a treat and showcases the talent of K. Kositpipat.

It is a shame we cannot take photo's in any of the buildings.

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Although I found some of the buildings and art work interesting at the Black Temple, the place just seemed to suck the happiness right out of me! huh.png

Far too depressing with all of the dead animals (stuffed of course) but the old furniture and artifacts where very interesting.

I am quite happy to have seen it.......once.

Now the White Temple is a polar opposite in both colour AND atmosphere.

The brightness and constant evolution of the art work is inspiring.

I've been three times now and look forward to a return trip next time we get guests.

The little gallery is quite a treat and showcases the talent of K. Kositpipat.

It is a shame we cannot take photo's in any of the buildings.

An interesting perspective on the Black Village and one I haven’t heard before.

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Although I found some of the buildings and art work interesting at the Black Temple, the place just seemed to suck the happiness right out of me! huh.png

Far too depressing with all of the dead animals (stuffed of course) but the old furniture and artifacts where very interesting.

I am quite happy to have seen it.......once.

Now the White Temple is a polar opposite in both colour AND atmosphere.

The brightness and constant evolution of the art work is inspiring.

I've been three times now and look forward to a return trip next time we get guests.

The little gallery is quite a treat and showcases the talent of K. Kositpipat.

It is a shame we cannot take photo's in any of the buildings.

An interesting perspective on the Black Village and one I haven’t heard before.

Yeah, I remember it being stiflingly hot that day.

While at the Black Temple I felt it to be so much so as to feel darkly oppressive.

Just the mood of the place..... for me any ways. shock1.gif

Gives the the expression "Takes your breath away" a whole new level of appreciation regarding the arts.

Or maybe I was just in a funk! saai.gif

That's my rant......I could be wrong. lol crazy.gif

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Many thanks for allowing me to peek at the delights of CR Province.Here is a wonderful array of images covering the beauty and also the reality of an area that I have not visited for too many years. Being a mountain rather than a beach fan - I found the voyage through these pages absorbing - thank you for allowing me to share the sights that some of you see every day.

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Is the water level still retreating in your area VF?

Yes it is getting better around here and looks like the rice will make it but on the drive to town yesterday it still looked pretty bad between Phaya Mengrai and Sop Pao. The streams and rivers were quite impressive and the fields were flooded up to the road still.

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