haring of her own stay vacations & experiences of a homestay, guesthouse, hotel, resort etc. in Thailand. Both favourable & unfavourable
Most of her blog banners are her own hand drawn art/ illustrative app design by Sienny Yong aka SiennyLovesDrawing
Vlog via https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2itJEPsMjDQH0qNACTjqFQharing of her own stay vacations & experiences of a homestay, guesthouse, hotel, resort etc. Both favourable & unfavourable
Most of her blog banners are her own hand drawn art/ illustrative app design by Sienny Yong aka SiennyLovesDrawing
Vlog via https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2itJEPsMjDQH0qNACTjqFQ
Yeah‼️ SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 just can’t wait to share that AirAsia MOVE (FKA airasia Superapp) enters another phase of its brand refresh & transformation as was announced in Sept 2023. It envisions travel complemented by a community-led experience through features eg. airasia chat 🗨️, games 🎮, gifting 🎁 & a strong loyalty program that rewards users across its expansive ecosystem
Its ecosystem includes Online Travel Agency (OTA) services eg. Flight bookings from over 700 airlines, including the World’s Best Low-Cost Carrier AirAsia ❤️✈️ & 900K hotels 🏨 world-wide plus ride-hailing 🚗, dining experiences, insurance & more, underpinned by integrated financial services by BigPay. AirAsia MOVE won ‘Asia’s 🌏 Leading OTA 2023’ by World Travel Awards 🏆 as in its 1️⃣st nomination in the OTA category
It just recently unveiled the reimagined travel pass ~ The Unlimited Asean International Pass. This 🆕 travel pass offers pass holders a variety of exclusive discount offerings, including flights ✈️, hotels 🏨 & rides 🚗
Yes yes ✅, SiennyLovesDrawing so so hoping to earn one so they travel around for a year & create more travel contents that she enjoys the most, who wanna send her a gift 🎁❓⁉️ hahaha 🤣😂 This would be a great gift for a travel lover just like SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻💖💯✈️🧳🎒
Hey 👋🏻 all, SiennyLovesDrawing can’t wait to share that AirAsia MOVE’s Unlimited – Asean Pass is back here‼️😁 NOW to get unlimited Asean international flights for a year, plus discounts on hotel bookings, rides, & even AirAsia Points, wow 😲 What’s more, all users can NOW purchase the pass at 0️⃣% interest monthly installment at just RM99 per month for 12 months‼️ Personally SiennyLovesDrawing loves this initiative as a travel lover 👩🏻💯👍🏻 Read more via her blog link at bio Check it out here: https://www.airasia.com/unlimited/en/gb?my_passes_redirect=true @airasiasuperapp #airasiamove#moveunlimited#asean#travel#airasia @flyairasia #flyairasia
AirAsia MOVE draws from its past success with airasia Super+ back in Dec 2022, which saw more than 80K total flight seats 💺 redeemed for both its Lite & Premium options. The average pass holders also enjoyed savings of more than RM1,500 throughout their pass period in terms of redeemed flights, underscoring the immense value offered
This AirAsia MOVE’s All 🆕 Travel Pass is priced at;
RM 1,188 in Malaysia 🇲🇾
THB 8,888 in Thailand 🇹🇭
PHP 14,888 in the Philippines 🇵🇭
IDR 3.988,888 in Indonesia 🇮🇩
SGD388 in Singapore 🇸🇬
USD288 in other countries 🌍
✅ Unlimited* International Flights up for grabs
Exclusive discounts on hotels & rides
🆕 0️⃣% monthly instalment plan for Malaysian users at RM99* per month ~ SiennyLovesDrawing really appreciates this great initiative 👩🏻💯👍🏻 by AirAsia Move
Note 📌:
* ~ Embargo Period applies
** ~ Seats available 💺✅ for Unlimited Flights dependent on supply & demand on particular route
For the Unlimited Asean International Pass, pass holders will not only enjoy unlimited* international ASEAN flights ✈️ provided by the AirAsia airline group, but also unlimited use of an exclusive promo code & up to 50% discounts on overseas hotel bookings, as well as a 🆓 AirAsia Ride 🚗 trip from Kuala Lumpur International Airports (Terminal 1 & 2), plus RM2️⃣ off all trips on AirAsia Ride, wow 😲
Upon signing-up, each pass holder will also receive 5K AirAsia Points, which could be used to redeem flights ✈️, rides 🚗 & hotels 🏨
Yes ✅ Malaysian pass holders with a Maybank, Public Bank, Ambank or HSBC card will also be able to purchase 🛒 the Unlimited Asean International Pass at RM99* per month for 12 months. BigPay users are also eligible for a loan financing of RM106 per month for 12 months, exclusively on the BigPay app 📲, wow 😲
This is really a good initiative from SiennyLovesDrawing’s point of view, it lightening the burdens of travel lovers especially to afford this pass to travel around 👩🏻💯👍🏻
Those interested are encouraged to purchase now as only limited passes are available & can be purchased from NOW until 2359hrs (GMT+8) on 31 March 2024. Download the AirAsia MOVE app via 📲🌐 https://www.airasia.com/aa/appdownload/ & click on the “Unlimited” icon to purchase 🛒
Those paying with their BigPay card 💳 will also receive RM50OFF. All prices above are inclusive of taxes
Nadia Omer 🧕🏻, CEO of AirAsia MOVE, said, “We are happy 😁 to finally bring back a 🆕 version of the popular travel pass with a refreshed name, Unlimited Asean International Pass to ensuring travellers a seamless & affordable travel pass while exploring Asean. This offering reaffirms our commitment to providing travellers with 1️⃣ convenient travel solution, encompassing AirAsia flights & AirAsia MOVE’s offerings under 1️⃣ unlimited pass.”
“This 🆕 AirAsia MOVE app icon is the 1️⃣st of many exciting changes coming up that are designed to elevate & enhance every travellers’ experience. From the app layout, to exciting 🆕 products, services & unbeatable deals, the 🆕 AirAsia MOVE will help you go all the way seamlessly when you travel. For those of you who already have the app on your phones 📲, it would’ve been refreshed & updated to the 🆕 look ❤️➡️💚
“While the app icon boasts a 🆕 appearance & AirAsia MOVE takes the spotlight as our 🆕 brand name, we would like to reassure everyone that everything you love 💕 such as booking AirAsia flights & from more airlines, hotels, rides, managing your bookings, or even connecting ↔️ with fellow travellers via the Chat 🗨️ & Community as well as AskBo functions still remain intact. So don’t worry & we hope you enjoy all the improvements that are coming your way‼️”
Unlimited Asean International Pass pass holders can redeem their flights for 1️⃣ year* from the pass purchase date (eg: 25 March 2024 to 25 March 2025) & travel from 1 May 2024 onwards
Flights redeemed via Unlimited Asean International Pass are subject to government taxes, fees, add-ons & other applicable charges. Flight bookings must be made at least 14 days before departure & are subject to the embargo period & other terms & conditions. Availability of the 🆓 seats is dependent on supply & demand on a particular route
So, what are you waiting for ❓⁉️
Let’s join SiennyLovesDrawing to start planning travelling around especially ASEAN with this AirAsia MOVE’s All 🆕 Travel Pass, yeah‼️ Hmm…What are the exciting interesting things to do, places to visit & most important delicious local foods to taste 😋💯
She just can’t wait to explore more the ASEAN & the world 🌎 with AirAsia MOVE’sUnlimited Asean International Pass
Brunei 🇧🇳 ~ The rich local lifestyle as a 3️⃣rd largest oil producer in Southeast Asia 🌏 & the 4️⃣th largest producer of liquefied natural gas in the world 🌎
Myanmar 🇲🇲 ~ The land of temples & pagodas with mainly Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas, & ruins. Also very famous for a very special nature creature ie. The freshwater dolphin ~ Irrawaddy Dolphin 🐬
Cambodia 🇰🇭 ~ “Land of the Khmer” aka “Kingdom of Wonder” with the magnificence of Angkor & the horror of the Khmer Rouge period, as it has a complex cultural tapestry & a fascinating & long history
Indonesia 🇮🇩 ~ Home to over 17K islands 🏝️🌴🏖️🌊, hundreds of languages, diverse landscapes, a kaleidoscope of cultures and & world’s largest Muslim 🕌☪️ population. It’s a land of superlatives & wondrous variety
Laos 🇱🇦 ~ 1️⃣ of the most unique prehistoric sites in Southeast Asia 🌏, the civilization that was responsible for the Plain of Jars remains a mystery among locals & archaeologists
Malaysia 🇲🇾 ~ Consisting of 2️⃣ regions separated by the South China Sea 🌊, it’s a multi-ethnic, multi-religious federation of 13 states & 3️⃣ federal territories. Known for its beautiful blend of various cultures, including Malay, Chinese, Indian & indigenous influences
Philippines 🇵🇭 ~ Known for its vibrant culture & diverse ethnic heritage which resulting from centuries of trade, colonization & migration, the Filipino identity has been shaped by various cultural influences eg. Malay, Chinese, Spanish & American cultures
Singapore 🇸🇬 ~ The “Lion City” or “Garden City,” the latter for its many parks & tree-lined streets. It has also been called “Instant Asia” because it offers the tourist an expeditious glimpse into the cultures brought to it by immigrants from all parts of Asia 🌏 The world’s busiest port, a city, a capital & a state all at once, making it 1️⃣ of only 3️⃣ City States in the world 🌎 with Monaco & Vatican City
Thailand 🇹🇭 ~ The Land of Smiles with most of its Thai locals are warm welcoming, kind & friendly, so always see a lot of smiling faces around. It’s a historically Buddhist country with its jungles, mountains, islands & cities bristle with the gilt pinnacles of its innumerable temples & spirit houses. Many of its most significant sites that house its most revered buddhas can be found in & around its capital city
Vietnam 🇻🇳 ~ Home to the largest cave in the world 🌍 ~ Son Doong Cave that nestled in the heart of Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, this subterranean marvel is a testament to its natural splendor
Yeah‼️ This time SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 gonna continues sharing more good news to travelovers
Traveloka, the Southeast Asia’s 🌏 leading travel platform has brought back its highly anticipated Traveloka Travel Fiesta from NOW until 31 March 2024. Not to miss ya 😃😁
Traveloka provides its users access to discover & purchase a wide range of travel, local services & financial services products. Its comprehensive product portfolio includes transport booking services such as flight ✈️ tickets, bus 🚌, trains 🚂, car 🚗 rental, airport transfer, also access to the largest accommodation inventory in Southeast Asia 🌏, including hotels, apartments, guest houses, homestays, resorts & villas. Yes ✅, Traveloka is a booking platform with the widest selection of accommodation & packages, easy convenient for all travellers 💯👍🏻
Traveloka is a key player in the local services category (Currently it’s specific to certain markets) by offering reservations for a wide range of local attractions, activities, wellness & beauty clinics. It also offers financing, payment, & insurance products to help Southeast Asian consumers to fulfill their travel aspirations. It provides 24/7 customer service in local languages with more than 30 different local payment methods. The Traveloka app is the most popular travel platform in the Southeast Asian region 🌏 as it has been downloaded more than 122 million times, wow 😲👏🏻
Craving for the adventure of a lifetime?🌏✨
CikLoka got you covered! With up to RM2,800 OFF, let the travel fiesta begin! 🎉https://t.co/M49v6dlUK1
She just came back from this Traveloka Travel Fiesta. It’s a must visit for those looking to explore more of Malaysia 🇲🇾 & the world 🌎 upcoming holidays. Reason being it offers fantastic deals on flights ✈️, hotels 🏨 & travel activities with discounts up to RM2.8K
Not just that, it also with various 🆓 giveaways 🎁🎁 to Maldives 🇲🇻, South Korea 🇰🇷 & Vietnam 🇻🇳 etc.
Personally, she 👩🏻🤩 got amazed & so tempting with the amazing flight fares from her offline booth visit today, she gonna applied leave today & buy her tickets to explore China 🇨🇳, especially now no ❌ more tourist visa requirements at present 👍🏻
How about you ❓⁉️ Where you’re planning for your next holidays or staycation ❓⁉️
Yes ✅, it’s with 3️⃣ easy ways to score exclusive bargains & holiday experiences by just browsing its Traveloka website 🌐 OR app 📲to enjoy the online flash sales OR visit the booth on ground
Its online flash sales kicked off on 29 Feb & then consequently, every Fri to Sun from 8 March
The exciting news 📰 🗞️ is its customers will stand a chance to win various giveaways 🎁🎁 ie. 🆓 flight tickets to Maldives 🇲🇻, South Korea 🇰🇷 & Vietnam 🇻🇳 with complimentary stays at 5-star hotels, wow 😲
“Providing our customers with 3️⃣ convenient ways to access exclusive discounts & offering them with comprehensive products & promotions is a great 👍🏻 way to kick-start holidays. At the Traveloka Travel Fiesta, customers can discover a seamless & comprehensive travel experience, while also focusing on planning ahead for their next memorable adventure.”said Mr Iko Putera 👨🏽💼, CEO of Transport, Traveloka
The flight & hotel discounts are also available ✅ via both its Traveloka website 🌐 & app 📲 Customers can snap up discount coupons up to RM338OFF for flights & up to RM40OFF for hotels & travel activities. There’s also the opportunity to get special fares from various Traveloka participating airline partners
According to Traveloka’s insights, Seoul 🇰🇷, Tokyo 🇯🇵 & Bangkok 🇹🇭 emerge as the top 3️⃣ international destinations preferred by customers in Malaysia 🇲🇾 Consequently, during the Traveloka Travel Fiesta campaign, customers have the opportunity to plan their upcoming vacation, featuring a return flight ✈️ to Seoul 🇰🇷 from RM1,100 & a 5️⃣-night stay at a 4️⃣-star hotel in Seoul from RM2,090
Traveloka will also have an offline booth for those who want additional perks & fares. Customers can visit Traveloka booth at Level 1️⃣ ( Promenade), 1️⃣ Utama Shopping Centre until 10 March 2024. SiennyLovesDrawing just visited & grabbed some really good deals 👩🏻💖💯👍🏻
There are many exclusive offline coupons up for grabs, special deals from a wide selection of airlines & hotels, other attractive promotions & even a chance to win flight tickets to South Korea 🇰🇷 & Vietnam 🇻🇳 In addition, at the Traveloka Travel Fiesta booth, its travel expert will assist customers in planning their personalized holidays according to their desires
“As a leading hospitality brand in Langkawi, we are thrilled to support the Traveloka Travel Fiesta event, which encourages travellers to explore 🆕 destinations & create lasting memories with their loved ones. At Berjaya Langkawi Resort, we share Traveloka’s commitment to providing exceptional experiences & we look forward to welcoming 🤗 guests who are eager to embark on their next adventure.”said Mr Adrian Chung 👨🏻💼, Area General Manager, Berjaya Langkawi Resort as per the press statement released
“As the airline partner for the Traveloka Travel Fiesta 2024, we extend an invitation to travellers to embark on memorable journeys, explore new destinations, and experience the world with their families and loved ones through Batik Air,”said Datuk Chandran Rama Muthy 👨🏿💼, Chief Executive Officer of Batik Air Malaysia in the press statement released for this happening event
“Traveloka booth @ Level 1️⃣ (Promenade), 1️⃣ Utama. Visit NOW to grab good 👍🏻 deals‼️😁 Last day on 🔟 March 2024” Tons of exclusive prizes 💝🎁 await, the best is all you need to do is show up & enjoy ✨ Wow 😲 Travel Discounts UP TO RM2,800 OFF for flights ✈️, hotels 🏨🛋️🛌🏻 & travel activities for promo period until 31 March 2024. So, book NOW & let the savings of a lifetime adventure begin Read more via blog link at bio #TravelokaMY#TravelCrazy#TravelokaTravelFiesta
As Southeast Asia’s 🌏 leading travel platform, Traveloka continuously offers an extensive range of products & services that fit seamlessly to deliver world-class travel & holidays. The Traveloka Travel Fiesta brings all these together on top of bargains & discounts that make for unforgettable getaways
The Traveloka Travel Fiesta is fully supported 💯🙌🏻 by Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Hard Rock Hotel Penang, The Haven All Suite Resort Ipoh, Parkroyal Penang Resort & many more
So, what are you waiting for ❓⁉️
Let’s not miss out these exciting travel vibes & gain more unforgettable travel experiences with Traveloka Travel Fiesta 😁💯✈️🧳🎒
SiennyLovesDrawing will sure grab her flight ✈️ tickets to travel to China real soon 😃😁 “Boss, please approve my leave application ya🙏🏻💖” in her heart ❤️ whispered
Yeah‼️ SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 just can’t wait to share about the launch of AirAsia 🆓* Seats Campaign ❤️✈️💺 starts today, 19 Feb 2024, remember to check out ya 🤩
It’s the 1️⃣st for 2024 with millions of seats to more than 130 destinations worldwide heavily discounted‼️ Wow 😲
Unearth the wanderlust in you by exploring Malaysia’s 🇲🇾 famed hotspots such as Langkawi, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu & Penang from only RM28 1️⃣-way* OR spread your wings 💸 further across Asean to beachy Krabi🇹🇭, culturally-rich Trivandrum🇮🇳 & food-haven Bali🇮🇩 from a mere RM83 1️⃣-way* & so much more 😃😁
For those a little more adventurous, you’re in luck 🍀🤞🏻 AirAsia is also having Big Sale on flights ❤️✈️ to a myriad of destinations across Asia 🌏 & beyond, with starting fares of just RM299** all-in 1️⃣-way to Taipei 🇹🇼, Seoul 🇰🇷, New Delhi 🇮🇳, Almaty & many more. Seats booked during this campaign can be used for travel between 1 Sept 2024 till 18 June 2025. Simply visit the airasia Superapp 📲 or via website 🌐 www.airasia.com to book your seats ❤️✈️💺 & plan your trips 😃😁
AirAsia’s world-renowned 🆓* Seats Campaigns has enabled travellers in Malaysia 🇲🇾 & beyond from all walks of life to travel the world affordably over the years 💯👍🏻
Under these promotional fares, the base fares of the flights are completely 🆓* of charge & guests need to only pay for the airport tax & relevant fees, allowing them to travel the world 🌍 for essentially ❌ costs
Group Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia Aviation Group, Bo Lingam 👨🏽💼 said: “Everything about AirAsia ✈️❤️, from our vast network to unique routes to inexpensive fares, is curated with our core value at heart ❤️ being a ‘people’s airline’ & thus, we’re always pleased to offer more value-added deals with our signature 🆓* Seats Campaign. This is also our humble way of expressing gratitude for our guests who’ve supported us over the years as we celebrate having flown close to an incredible 1️⃣ billion guests & counting.”
“This time around, we’ve got even more destinations, 🆕 countries & more exciting adventures in store. We’ve flown millions of guests to various destinations around the world 🌍 on these 🆓* seats & look forward to continuing the tradition by connecting more people to amazing places affordably. For those of you who love to experience adventure or explore 🆕 destinations, this is your chance, so grab your 🆓* seats early.”
Ohh ya…To make your travel journey even more seamless, AirAsia ❤️✈️ is extending the promo to its ancillary offerings as well, with 20%OFF for the Fast Pass, as well as 20% Xtra Carry-on baggage, allowing for a more hassle-🆓 travel experience
That’s not all‼️ In conjunction with 🆓* Seats Campaign, BigPay cardholders 💳 in Malaysia 🇲🇾 can enjoy an additional RM🔟OFF all airasia flights. Starting from 19 Feb to 31 March 2024, take RM🔟OFF your flight booking made via the airasia Superapp 📲 & website 🌐, limited to the 1️⃣st 500 redemptions daily, wow 😲💯👍🏻
*Domestic: all-in 1️⃣-way fare from MYR28, International: all-in 1️⃣-way fare from MYR83. Other T&Cs apply
**Fare is inclusive of airport taxes, MAVCOM fee, fuel surcharges & other applicable fees. Other T&Cs apply
Hey 👋🏻 all, this time SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻😁 is excited to share about exciting things to do when travel to Yala, Pattani & Narathiwat at Southern Thailand 🇹🇭
The Southern Thailand’s cultural & religious diversity is increasingly becoming more attractive as there are hidden gems that are worth to be explored ya 😃 This media trip with courtesy of The Press Association of Southern Thailand aims to share awareness that the Southern Thailand is safe & open for business investors & tourists from around the world 🌎 eg. Malaysia 🇲🇾, Indonesia 🇮🇩, Singapore 🇸🇬, Brunei 🇧🇳 etc.
During her Betong, Yala trip, she got a privilege to meet Mr Akk Yangaphai Na Songkla 👨🏽💼, the Betong Regional Chairman & Mr Chaiyong Maneerungsakul 🙋🏽♂️, President of The Press Association Of Southern Thailand at a hosted welcome dinner 🍽️ They both proudly shared during the dinner that there were approximately 400 tourists 🧑🏻🤝🧑🏻👭🏻👫🏻 per day in Betong. By continuously promoting Betong, they aims to increase ⬆️ more tourists to visit Betong in coming years, as well as welcome more investment opportunities from Malaysia 🇲🇾 & Indonesia 🇮🇩 After 19 years from the past unsafe conditions in Southern Thailand, it’s now with improved safety level
To-date, the Malaysian tourists has reached a million mainly because of Betong’s cooling weather & grows well with flowers 🌺🌼🌹🌸, fruits 🍍🍌🍓 & vegetables 🥦🌽🍅 plantations. Approximately THB 🔟millions export value gained from the Betong durians & mangosteens, fresh Tilapia fish 🐟, “Pak Nam” vegetables, Betong chicken etc.
A summary of Day 1️⃣ Night Bus Travel 🌃🚌 From Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾 To Betong, Southern Thailand 🇹🇭 Actually also Day 2️⃣ Thank you for the trust & invitation from The Press Association of Southern Thailand Read more soon via blog link at bio #amazingthailand#thailand#betong#yala#southernthailand#pressassociation
Yala is known as “The Garden City” as it contains a number of parks & the Pattani River runs along the city 🏙️🌆
It’s considered the best city plan in Thailand 🇹🇭 & the 23th best city plan of the world 🌎 with its spider web 🕸️ layout. From the top view, there are many circle ⭕ paths layout from the innermost, ie. The centre of its city, Shrine of the city-god & consists of government places eg. The provincial hall, provincial court, district office, police station etc. The 2️⃣nd circle path is with official residences. The 3️⃣rd circle path with the hospital 🏥, schools 🏫, houses & commercial places: markets & shops. The roads from other districts will head into the centre of the city at the innermost circle path
It’s the tunnel that the Thai Development Cooperators or former Malaya Communist Party built as a base camp in 1976 for hiding from air raids & storing food supplies. This was 1️⃣ of the significant base camps in the southern border provinces. Before entering the tunnel, you will see 4️⃣ white pigeon 🐦 statues created as a memorial to mark the alliance of the 4️⃣ main communities battling in the war. This tunnel construction used only 40 to 50 people to dig through the mountain ⛰️ & whole construction took only 3️⃣ months to complete 💯✅ with its main purpose was to gain protection from aerial bombing & as a planning base for missions in south borders
This tunnel located in Piyamit 1 village is approximately 50 to 60ft wide & 1️⃣km long. It can contain almost 200 people & has 9️⃣ entrances that are all connected. At present, only with 6️⃣ accessible entrances. Inside the tunnel, it features a radio station, bedrooms, food supply storage room, several small tums & corners etc. Up on the ground, it’s covered by a dense forest with big trees 🌳🌳 to make it difficult for the government’s military 🎖️🪖 to locate & find this tunnel
From SiennyLovesDrawing’s 👩🏻 recent visit, this tunnel tour took approximately 2️⃣ hours & it’s well equipped with lights & the air inside is cool & comfortable
There is an old tree 🌳 that believe by local Thais as Piyamit Millennium Tree, inst-worthy spot ya
In fact, this tunnel was used as a shelter, an operation base, an escape place from air strikes & a provision station in 1976 for about 40 to 50 Malaysian communists who burrowed into the hillside. They have dug the soil manually without any machine for 3️⃣ months
It can house & hold up to 200 pax with its inside air that is cool & well installed with electricity. This tunnel showcases the lifestyle of the native people & interesting history
Hmm…SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 was spontaneously being asked to be the Chinese to English translation on the spot for the rest of the media team members from Malaysia & Indonesia
She has tried her best & thanks for the trust & compliments ya 💪🏻🙌🏻👏🏻👍🏻💯 A special thank you 🙏🏻 for the trust & invitation from The Press Association of Southern Thailand
This garden is situated in the middle of a mountain in Piyamit 2 Village of the Thai Nation Development Cooperators. Yes ✅, it’s nearby the Piyamit Tunnel. It’s the only winter flower garden in Southern Thailand 🇹🇭 because Betong, Yala has cool weather all year round & having enormous potential for growing winter flowers. Aka “Suan Muen Bupha” by the local Thais community with meaning of 🔟 thousands flowers
This garden was under the royal initiative of Her Royal Highness Princess 👸 Maha Chakri Sirindhorn ie. Flower planting project, so that young generations are promoted to participate in taking care the plants
Then, this valley has become a tourist destination with its blossoms colourful winter flowers that similar to the Northern mountains & these winter flowers are exported products of Southern Thailand
There are a variety of flowers in full bloom ie. Asters, Hydrangeas, Chrysanthemums, Roses, Gerberas, Lilies, Gladiolus etc. She was told during her garden tour that Tulip 🌷 was once planted in here, however due to expensive costing & planting challenges, it has stopped now
Ohh ya…All its visitors can enjoy durian season from July to Sept every year in here
It also offers various accommodation options 🛌💤😴 with meeting rooms available for corporate meetings within this garden, restaurants & cafes 🍽️☕🍹
Admission is required 🎟️✅ to enter & visit this beautiful garden within its opening hours from 7.30am to 5.30pm
Yeah‼️ SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 is back to this Skywalk @ Aiyerweng after 6️⃣ years. Yes ✅, in year 2017, she was invited by The Press Association Of Southern Thailand, at that time it’s in planning stage to build this beautiful attraction, including the domestic Betong airport ✈️ The airport already in operation, however stopped at present due to not many flights
This cable stay cantilevered sky bridge has been opened since 2019. It features a 63m length bridge 🌉 that extending from its base. There’s a viewing terrace which open to the vertiginous sight of the ground that can be viewed through its transparent glass floor, as well as the breathtaking panoramic 😍🤩 surrounding undulating terrains in all directions
It’s still with stunning beautiful view as before, except SiennyLovesDrawing feels a bit nervous scared 👩🏻😯😳 while walking on the transparent glass floor, as if she is floating on the sea of mist or even stand on the cloud ☁️ ☁️ 🤗☺️
Ohh… Special thank you 🙏🏻💖 to The Press Association Of Southern Thailand for the trust of SiennyLovesDrawing’s blogging & content creation passion & remembered to invite her again after 6️⃣ years, for sure she will continue to deliver her best 💪🏻👏🏻🙌🏻
Now it’s 1️⃣ of the well known & must visit destination when in Betong, Southern Thailand 🇹🇭 Its cost of constructing was THB150,000,000 ie. Approximately MYR20million paid by the Provincial Community Development Office of Yala. It took 2️⃣ years to complete with services of a local architect from Yala & a contractor from Betong. Its skybridge design was inspired from the local community leaders who have witnessed when they visited the Chiang Mai highlands 🔟 years ago. Then, they decided to work together with Aiyerweng Sub-district Administrative Organisation to turn this inspiration into reality ~ Skywalk @ Aiyerweng
Guess what ❓⁉️
The total numbers of local Thai & foreign visitors here per day can reach 1.8K in particular if Public Holidays season, wow 😲 She was told during her recent visit that since 1 Jan 2023 to 31 Oct 2023, it received over 240K visitors. On average, it welcomes around 400 to 500 visitors per day during weekdays & 1️⃣K visitors per day during weekends
Highly recommended 💯👍🏻 you all to enjoy the cold breeze, fresh air & beautiful sea of mist with greenery view up here 🤩😍 Absolutely worth a superb early wake up morning 🌄 to be here ya
There are 6️⃣ levels & the Skywalk located at Level 3️⃣
Admissions fee is required ✅ Local Thai tourists THB40 per pax & foreign tourist THB200 per pax at the time of her visit. Good security with police & forestry personnel regularly patrol here. Those who wish to fly drones at Aiyerweng Skywalk need to seek prior approval 1️⃣st
Tips 📌: Suggest to bring a cardigan or jacket 🧥 as it’s quite chilling cool when the wind blow 🌬️🥶 Also to wear comfortable shoes 👟 & a compulsory shoe cover to be purchased THB30 at entrance with non slippery bottom to avoid slippery walk at the Skywalk
If it rains 🌧️ ☔ the previous day or evening, the higher the chance for tourists to enjoy a clearer view of sunrise 🌄 & the panoramic sea of mist ☁️☁️ & Aiyerweng’s highlands
From SiennyLovesDrawing’s 👩🏻 own travel experience, it’s recommended to start exploring 1️⃣st from the highest deck ie. Level 6️⃣ by using the lift 🛗
Then, make your way down to each of the other levels & the Skywalk (Level 3️⃣) by using the stairs
Pattani often being referred by the local Muslims Thais as “Serambi Makkah” aka Porch of Mecca. It offers fresh seafood galore & local produce organic sweet salt. Sweet salt 🧂 adds flavour for a healthy cooking. Do check out “Pattani Is Good” ebook via 📲 📖🌐 https://anyflip.com/bplsl/jlsf/
Must visit ~ Pattani’s oldest mosque, Krue Se Mosque aka Masjid Kresik. It’s warranted due to its connection to the establishment of the Pattani Malay Kingdom in early 16th century that shaped local culture & psyche
Note📌: Visitors are required to remove shoes ❌👟 to enter & visit this mosque
Also must visit to the 300-year-old Masjid Al Husseinaka Telok Mano mosque which was constructed without using any single nail 🔩, wow 😲
This mosque is still being used by the local Muslims Thais community & visitors for prayer 🤲🏻🙏🏻
The coastal town of Pattani has long been a centre for harvesting salt from the sea 🌊 & a trading hub for salt exports to China 🇨🇳 & other foreign countries
It’s a unique attraction to visit as it represents the community living, history & cultural heritage of Pattani. Here is the only salt farm in Pattani. The career of making salt has been inherited from the past. The salt is called “Kluea Wan” or sweet salt. It has a good taste, mild salty & usually used in fermenting short-bodied mackerel, making Budu fish sauce, dried fish & to preserving fruits & vegetables of the local Bana community
Hmm…Just that during SiennyLovesDrawing’s 👩🏻 recent visit, it’s not the salt harvest season, hence she doesn’t get to see the clear salt farm, instead all farms were flooded with water at that time
Hmm…A good reason for her to plan another visit to here to observe the salt harvest 😁
These salt farms in Pattani is well known for producing high ⬆️ quality sweet salt by using local traditional methods
These ponds are flooded with shallow sea water. These are left for around 🔟 days until the sun 🌞☀️ evaporates all the water, leaving the salt to be collected & carried away in shoulder baskets to be bagged. Yes ✅, it’s very much a weather reliant industry & takes place under hot sun 🌞☀️ It’s really hard & heavy works as it requires soil, water 💧💦 & sunlight ☀️🌞 Hence, salt farming has declined dramatically in recent years due to climate change & unpredictable weather patterns
Over the years, the salt production process has evolved, however the methods used by the local salt farmers here still remained & largely unchanged. The farm uses a unique technique called the “kra-dai” method, ie. It involves saline groundwater being collected in salt ponds, then it will allow the evaporate process happened naturally under the sun 🌞 This process ensures that the salt is of the highest quality & retains its natural sweetness, hence is well known locally here for it’s mild salty level named as sweet salt, deep salt aka “Harum Manis” in Malay language
Opposite the road of these salt farms (Note📌: Do be extra careful when crossing the road), there are plenty of stalls selling sweet salt
SiennyLovesDrawing has a chance to chat with a local sweet salt seller named Pn Korijoh 👩🏻🗣️🧕🏻 She is originally from Bana, Pattani
Pn Korijoh has explained that raining is a big no no for sweet salt harvesting. It must be hot sunny weather to gain a great 👍🏻 salt harvest, in particular April & May annually
It’s generated from the brackish water from the bay where the fresh water meets the sea water. Each farm with 4️⃣ square ponds, the salt gained from the 1st 3 ponds normally is not so clean to harvest, generally the last pond will harvest great 👍🏻 quality of sweet salt
She briefly explains the process ie. The usage of machines to absorb the sea water to the salt farm. Then, to keep for at least 3️⃣ months to kick start the salt farming & then harvesting
There are some bi-products generated from the sweet salt harvesting. The thin layer of beginning salt harvesting is named as flower salt. The sweet salt & then the dirty sweet salt harvesting which are in grey or black colours will be used as fertiliser instead. Fertiliser salt can be used for rubber trees, coconut 🥥 trees, & palm 🌴 trees. Sun dung fertilizer is the top layer of fertilizer and is a good quality fertilizer
Ohh ya…The Thai locals here have been working with local academia to create some value-added salt products eg. Flower salt, turmeric cooking salt, as well as some salt-based skincare items. There are many health benefits of flower salt eg. As foot soak for the elderly to help them relax, sleep 🥱😴 better & comfortably
The Bana Salt Farming Group Community Ventures: Community Learning Resources
Preserve the profession of salt farming
Increase the production standards of “Iodine supplementing consumption salt”
Use the wisdom of the community to increase the value of the product “Bana Turmeric Salt”
Continue the skin health care products “Bana Spa Scrub Salt”
Islamic Cultural Heritage Museum & Al-Quran Learning Center
During SiennyLovesDrawing’s 👩🏻 recent visit in Nov 2023, she visited the old museum ie. In a classroom which is located downstairs of the Samanmit Wittaya School 🏫 โรงเรียนสมานมิตรวิทยา ศาลาลูกไก่ 🏫
Mr Mohd Lutfi Samae 👴🏽, the head of the museum, also the Director of Samanmit Wittaya School โรงเรียนสมานมิตรวิทยา ศาลาลูกไก่ & shared that the museum now holds more than 💯 pieces of old Al-Quran that are being donated & is believed some of them already aged more than 150 to 1,100 years old. Some Al-Quran received from India 🇮🇳, China 🇨🇳, Iran 🇮🇷, Egypt 🇪🇬, Yemen 🇾🇪, Morocco 🇲🇦, Spain 🇪🇸, Africa, Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 etc.
Ohh ya…It’s more than just Al-Quran manuscripts kept here, there are plenty of heritage living antiques are kept here to demonstrate the Malay history 💯👏🏻👍🏻
SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻🤩 was amazed to view some of the old Al-Quran were handwritten on papers which made from mulberry wood & goat skin
The beautiful 🆕 museum building still yet to be ready to receive its visitors with its amazing nice Pattani & Turkish architecture. All preserved manuscripts of the Al-Quran still kept in the old museum which located right at the back of this 🆕 museum
Personally to SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 as a Muslims friendly content creator, it’s a must visit 💯👍🏻 here to learn greater about the old Islamic traditions of the archipelago & Malay history
Surely you will be amazed by how detailed the progressively efforts to restore, repair, preserve & conserve the torn or destroyed masterpieces of some of the manuscripts received 💯👍🏻
Tourists can explore Buddhist religious sites, Samila Beach ⛱️🏖️, hunt for delicacies & shopping 🛒 🛍️ souvenirs at Khlong Hae Floating Market ตลาดน้ำคลองแห ตลาดน้ำแห่งแรกของภาคใต้ , do check out her TikTok clip captured from her Day 5️⃣ & last day of her recent trip via 📹🌐 https://www.tiktok.com/@livesimpleforward/video/7308268931523841281
This is a famous local Thais breakfast place with no shop/ restaurant signage. So, when SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 asked the shop owner, she was told it’s named as K.Johrrua Muslim ie. Same as her shop WiFi name & it’s located right in front of the road junction named Jantharothai Rd. 😃
She has enjoyed max 😋💯 Nasi Kerabu & hot Neslo ☕ as breakfast here after approximately 7️⃣ hours bus 🚌 journey with Smile Vision Holidays which departed from MATIC KL to cross Betong border to reach here
It serves many delicious 😋 🤤 local breakfast varieties including nasi kerabu, nasi lemak, fried chicken, local delicacies, roti canai etc.
This restaurant started its operation since 1998 as shown in her restaurant name upon her arrival here for lunch 🍽️
SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻💓 loves its double storey with open air space at upper level & in modern white & minimalist exterior & interior. Most importantly, it serves really tasty delicious 😋🤤 local Thai dishes here
She was told by the organiser team that the restaurant has reduced the local Thai spicy ⬇️🔥🥵 level of their dishes to suit our foreign taste buds. That’s really a thoughtful effort, all had a great meal here 💯👍🏻
Personally, she enjoyed max 👩🏻😋💯 the fresh & perfect fried sea bass 🐟, so crispy tasty to enjoy
Not forgetting some other Muslim friendly & Halal restaurants ie. Laila in Yala, CS Pattani Hotel & Bakkahland Farm and Resort in Pattani in serving good local halal Thai cuisines
CS Pattani Hotel 🏨 opened in 1999 & was built under the concept to preserve Pattanis uniqueness which is integration between southern traditional cultures & Malay – Java arts. It houses a museum which displays Yan Lipao wickerwork & gold nielloware Gold Nielloware ~ The private collections of the hotel’s executives. It opens daily for hotel guests & visitors from 10am to 6pm. Another signature of this hotel is its cha chak Cha Chak aka Southern Thai milk tea. This hotel is the origin of the milk tea which is currently widespread across Thailand. Do check out her dining moment in her TikTok clip captured from her Day 4️⃣ of her recent trip via 📹🌐 https://www.tiktok.com/@livesimpleforward/video/7307643503733951745
Some of the popular must try foods in Southern Thailand as below,
Nasi Kerabu aka Budu Spicy Rice is a famous Southern Thai dish. It serves with various local vegetables, roasted coconut, dried shrimp or dried fish to enjoy & receive most nutrition value 👍🏻 It’s also the only dish that is eaten with Budu sauce, which is the characteristic of southernmost provinces’ menu
Stir Fried Shrimp with Sator aka Bitter Bean. It’s the original Southern Thailand menu with middle size shrimps 🍤, bitter beans cut in half seed, chilli 🌶️ paste, garlic 🧄, bird’s eyes chilli, shrimp paste & palm sugar as main ingredients
Fried Water Vegetables (Similar to Small Morning Glory vegetable) is the succulent vegetable, grown in the water, in the cool weather less than 25 degree Celsius, must be the place that water runs from the mountain ⛰️, which is only in Betong district. SiennyLovesDrawing enjoys it very much, highly recommended, must eat in Betong ya 👩🏻😋💯👍🏻
Betong Chicken of which the origin Is Liang Zan, China 🇨🇳 When Chinese people emigrated from China to settle in Betong, Yala, they brought in the chicken 🐔 🍗 & made them widespread till now. There are several shops selling Betong chicken. The chicken meat is yellow & tender while the skin is crisp. Other than that, its smell is odorous. Betong chicken bred around 6️⃣ months will get the best quality & taste. Currently, the demand for chicken is increasing ⬆️ The breeding then is not limited to only Betong, Yala, also spreading far & wide
Interestingly, Southern Thailand 🇹🇭 is commonly associated & highly concentrated with its Muslims population. Its Muslims community ranks as the 2️⃣nd largest religious group after Buddhism. Hence, various Islamic-themed tourist attractions can be found here
Hmm…Though formerly known for conflicts, Southern Thailand 🇹🇭 has undergone positive transformations now. Capt. Jakapong Apimahathan 👨🏽🦱, Director of Development Promotion & Support at the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre (SBPAC) has stated that the government is committed to developing the tourism industry in the region due to the increasing ⬆️ no. of tourists received. He assures that security & facilities have been or currently being improved for tourists, testifying to the safety of travelling around this southern region that is replete with halal-certified ☪️✅ products & well-preserved old mosques 🕌 Do check out her TikTok clip captured via 📹🌐 https://www.tiktok.com/@livesimpleforward/video/7306811299986410754
Lt. Gen. Santhi Sakuntanark 👨🏽, Commander of the 4️⃣th Army Area asserts that the existing rules enforced in Southern Thailand 🇹🇭, including the ongoing dialogues the government holds with the local communities, has now made it safer, more conducive & appealing. He also reassures that the Thai government considers tourists’ safety & security as imperative & incidents of violence have now steadily decreased ⬇️ over the recent years. Do check out her TikTok clip captured via 📹🌐 https://www.tiktok.com/@livesimpleforward/video/7306803765649198338
Hmm…Interested to travel & explore the above mentioned destinations in Southern Thailand❓⁉️
Ohh ya…You may contact Mr Azlan of Smile Vision Holidays Sdn Bhd at +603-9226 8480 or +6016-338 8690. Alternatively, do contact Mr Tuwaedaniya Meringing of TN Travel and Tours Co., Ltd. at +66-80 863 5552 or +66-89 732 1987
Bordering Cambodia 🇰🇭, Sisaket is also blessed with the heritage from ancient Khmer civilisations. It’s a beautiful Isan region with multiple national parks, Khmer temples to explore & enjoy plenty of hot & spicy 🌶️🥵 Isan cuisine to devour. It’s just within 🔟mins of the Cambodia border & most local Thai residents here speak Khmer, Lao & Thai
Ohh ya…Sisaket is largely agricultural especially known for its garlic 🧄 & shallots/ onions 🧅 that it has rewarded ✅ with Geographical Indication (GI) registration in year 2020
This time, she is gonna sharing about the things to do at Sisaket, a province rich in culture, natural beauty & historical treasures
It’s worthwhile to plan a trip to travel & explore Surin, Sisaket & Buriram at Northeastern Thailand 🇹🇭😁
Things To Do/ Places To Visit
Koh Klang Nam เกาะกลางน้ำ ศรีสะเกษ
Aka Sisaket Island & it’s the location that host the annual birthday/ anniversary ✨🎂🎉🥳 of Sisaket on the 19 Nov. In this anniversary celebration of Baan Bai Sri Muang, 241 years of prosperity, Sisaket Province, almost 5K dancers from all 22 districts actually travelled to participate in the opening ceremony & then dance to celebrate 241 years of Sisaket Province in a grand way at the His Majesty the King’s 80th Birthday Anniversary Park on Huai Nam Kham Island of Sisaket Province
Guess what❓⁉️
SiennyLovesDrawing & her travel mates 👩🏻👭🏻👭🏻🧑🏻🤝🧑🏻🧑🏻🤝🧑🏻👫🏻 has participated in the evening celebration of 241 years of Sisaket during her recent visit ~ Happy happy birthday to Sisaket ✨🎂🎉🥳
It’s really grand & happy enjoyable to watch the cultural dance by almost 5K dancers at the same time 😃😁
There were many stalls selling local Thai products & foods, SiennyLovesDrawing has purchased a pair of beautiful handmade basket earrings 😍💖 #supportlocal
Not just that, the next day evening ie. 20 Nov, she was there again to enjoy the beautiful & colourful drone show
Yes ✅, the National Research Council, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research & Innovation & the Model & Radio-controlled Airplane Sports Association all organized a ceremony of a demonstration of the drone display to promote Tourism & a celebration ✨🎂🎉🥳 of ~ Su Khwan Ban, Bai Sri Muang, 241 Years of Prosperity, Sisaket Province ~
SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻😍🤩 really enjoyed the great 👍🏻 drone show by more than 600 flying drones, do check out her TikTok clip captured below, enjoy ya
Wat Trai Samakkhi / PhayaNaga พญานาค Island Temple
“Wow 🤩” was SiennyLovesDrawing’s 1️⃣st immediate reaction when she stepped into this temple area & viewed the huge beautiful silver blue & white statues of the whole Phaya Naga Island & Buddha
Absolutely 💯 worth a visit, so grand & beautiful
It began construction on 16 March 2020 & then was officially opened to the public on 31 Dec 2022 to commemorate Luang Pho Prathanphon & to make Phaya Naga Island a cultural tourist attraction of Pho Si Suwan District, Sisaket
Wat Trai Samakkhi / Phaya Naga Island Temple “Wow 🤩” was SiennyLovesDrawing’s 1️⃣st immediate reaction when she stepped into this temple area & viewed the huge beautiful silver blue & white statues of the whole Phaya Naga Island & Buddha Absolutely 💯 worth a visit, so grand & beautiful It began construction on 16 March 2020 & then was officially opened to the public on 31 Dec 2022 to commemorate Luang Pho Prathanphon & to make Phaya Naga Island a cultural tourist attraction of Pho Si Suwan District, Sisaket There are 9️⃣ families of serpents on this island, Phaya Nattanaraj Mujarin Nakharat Phaya Phuchong Nakharat Phayasirasutthonakharat Phaya Sisattanakharat Phaya Phetchaphat Nakharat or Phaya Klet Kaew Nakharat The black snake Saen Siri Chantranakarat Pyayasman Nakharat Phayakhonrata Srithevanakharat Ohh ya…This temple is so thoughtful by preparing some umbrellas 🌂🌂 for rent to its visitors to use, so can enjoy slow walking 🚶🏻♀️ while visiting it. Also long skirts for its female visitors to cover up to walk & explore as well as praying 🙏🏻 in this temple All visitors can put on gold sheets on your respective birthday Buddha, so do you remember which day you’re born❓⁉️ Local Thai prays to their own birthday god ya 🤗 Read more soon via 🌐 blog link at bio #tatkl#tat#tourismthailand#amazingthailand#thailand#culture#cultures#cultural#heritage#sisaket#thai
Ohh ya…This temple is so thoughtful by preparing some umbrellas 🌂🌂 for rent to its visitors to use, so can enjoy slow walking 🚶🏻♀️ while visiting it under hot sunny 😎🌞 day. Also long skirts for its female visitors to cover up to walk & explore as well as praying 🙏🏻 in this temple
All visitors can put on gold sheets on your respective birthday Buddha, so do you remember which day you’re born❓⁉️ Local Thai prays to their own birthday god ya 🤗
SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻🤩💖 really impressed from her recent visit to this astonishing monastery located along the Huai Thap Than River in the Isan region
It’s considered as 1️⃣ of the beautiful temples with its glittering golden temple ✨💛🛕 in the south of the Northeastern Thailand 🇹🇭 that are worth visiting to make merit & pay homage to & admire the murals depicting stories from Jataka tales & Buddha’s life
Wat Si Bung Bun วัดศรีบึงบูรพ์ It’s an astonishing monastery located along the Huai Thap Than River in the Isan region & considered as 1️⃣ of the beautiful temples with its glittering golden temple in the south of the Northeastern Thailand 🇹🇭 that are worth visiting to make merit & pay homage to & admire the murals depicting stories from Jataka tales & Buddha’s life Si Bung Bun temple was built from the wishes of Phra Ajarn Sri Chanthasaro who intends to build a Buddhist temple for the monks to practise with the beauty of architecture & nature surrounding Its majestic entrance to this temple with great 👍🏻💛✨ golden reflections is bordered by immense protective snakes with several heads, the Naga 🤩😲 Yes ✅, starting from its entrance, you will notice the temple arch in ancient Khmer art. The gable is an image of Lord Shiva & Naga statues on both sides of its temple entrance . It’s built with Ayutthaya & Rattanakosin architecture & consists of a total of 32 pillars & 5 doors made of intricately carved teak wood It owns an almost identical replica of the famous Buddha of Phitsanulok named Phra Phuttha Chinnarat พระพุทธชินราช, 1️⃣ of the most beautiful examples of Sukhothai art The beautiful wall mural illustrates the Totchat Chadok ทศชาติชาดก that sharing the stories from Jataka tales & last 🔟 previous lives of the Buddha Ohh ya…It hosts an annual traditional long boat race for the Royal Cup here too Do remember to remove shoes ❌👟 at entrance to enter this beautiful temple Read more soon via 🌐 blog link at bio #tatkl#tat#tourismthailand#amazingthailand#thailand#culture#cultures#cultural#heritage#sisaket#thai
Si Bung Bun temple was built from the wishes of Phra Ajarn Sri Chanthasaro who intends to build a Buddhist temple for the monks to practise with the beauty of architecture & nature surrounding. Do remember to remove shoes ❌👟 at entrance to enter this beautiful temple
Its majestic entrance to this temple with great 👍🏻💛✨ golden reflections is bordered by immense protective snakes with several heads, the Naga 🤩😲
Yes ✅, starting from its entrance, you will notice the temple arch in ancient Khmer art. The gable is an image of Lord Shiva & Naga statues on both sides of its temple entrance . It’s built with Ayutthaya & Rattanakosin architecture & consists of a total of 32 pillars & 5 doors made of intricately carved teak wood
It owns an almost identical replica of the famous Buddha of Phitsanulok named Phra Phuttha Chinnarat พระพุทธชินราช, 1️⃣ of the most beautiful examples of Sukhothai art
The beautiful wall mural illustrates the Totchat Chadok ทศชาติชาดก that sharing the stories from Jataka tales & last 🔟 previous lives of the Buddha
Ohh ya…It host an annual traditional long boat race for the Royal Cup here too
SiennyLovesDrawing has enjoyed her slow walking🚶🏻♀️ up the short stairway which reveals a 1000-year-old bas-relief carved into the cliff side, enjoy the scenic overview of some well preservedKhmer ruins, experience the cold weather & beautiful mist & sunrise view 🌄 here
Ohh ya…Sharing a tip from her recent visit, suggest to wear your thick jacket 🧥 or wind breaker while visit & waiting for sunrise 🌄 here as when the wind blowing 🌬️ it’s superb freezing cold ya ❄️🥶
Yes ✅, visitors can hike to the edge of the cliff at Pha Mo E Dang for a spectacular sunrise 🌄 views that stretch over Cambodia 🇰🇭
SiennyLovesDrawing has enjoyed her slow walking🚶🏻♀️ up the short stairway which reveals a 1000-year-old bas-relief carved into the cliff side, enjoy the scenic overview of some well preserved Khmer ruins, experience the cold weather & beautiful mist & sunrise view 🌄 here Yes ✅, visitors can hike to the edge of the cliff at Pha Mo E Dang for a spectacular sunrise 🌄 views that stretch over Cambodia 🇰🇭 Note 📌: Bas relief ie. A sculptural technique to showcase a design which is slightly raised above the flattened surface to producing a 3D appearance which can be viewed from all angles with little distortion Khao Phra Wihan means ‘Preah Vihear’ in Khmer language. Preah Vihear temple is a remarkable ancient Shiva temple that is under direct protection of UNESCO World Heritage Site since 7 July 2008. This large Khmer temple ruin perched dramatically on a cliff 500m above the plains below. Read more via 🌐 https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1224/:~:text=The%20Temple%20of%20Preah%20Vihear%2C%20a%20unique%20architectural%20complex%20of,to%20the%20spectacular%20landscape%20environment & 🌐 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preah_Vihear_Temple:~:text=On%207%20July%2C%202008%2C%20Preah,a%20UNESCO%20World%20Heritage%20Site Preah Vihear temple is just over the border to Cambodian 🇰🇭 & however currently not accessible from Thailand 🇹🇭 due to a border dispute from many issues before regarding the ownership of this land as it was on a conflicting border between Cambodia 🇰🇭 & Thailand 🇹🇭 , then finally went to Cambodia 🇰🇭 During SiennyLovesDrawing’s recent visit, she was told that both Thailand 🇹🇭 & Cambodia 🇰🇭 are in a favourable discussion to reach agreement to have the national park entrance up to the temple from both countries with a fee then, so let’s wait for the good news soon ya 😃😁 Read more soon via 🌐 blog link at bio #tatkl#tat#tourismthailand#amazingthailand#thailand#culture#cultures#cultural#heritage#sisaket#thai
Note 📌: Bas relief ie. A sculptural technique to showcase a design which is slightly raised above the flattened surface to producing a 3D appearance which can be viewed from all angles with little distortion
Preah Vihear temple is just over the border to Cambodian 🇰🇭 & however currently not accessible from Thailand 🇹🇭 due to a border dispute from many issues before regarding the ownership of this land as it was on a conflicting border between Cambodia 🇰🇭 & Thailand 🇹🇭 , then finally went to Cambodia 🇰🇭
During SiennyLovesDrawing’s recent visit, she was told that both Thailand 🇹🇭 & Cambodia 🇰🇭 are in a favourable discussion to reach agreement to have the national park entrance up to the temple from both countries with a fee then, so let’s wait for the good news soon ya 😃😁
This Thai Buddhist temple 🛕 is in a remote area of the Phanom Dong Rak Mountains, Phu Sing District of Sisaket which built with red bricks 🧱
It contains a Khmer Sanctuary of the famously known “Angel Monk” (deceased) Guru Monk Luang Phu Suangหลวงสรวงสรวง who was believed by many local Thais to be over 500 years old at the time of his death, 8 Sept 2000 ~ Luang Pu Sruang ~ Sanetuary International Significant Heritage Place 24 Jan 2020 ~
SiennyLovesDrawing & her travel mates were came to this temple to pay homage & respect to the mummified body of Guru Monk Luang Phu Suang in a glass coffin ⚰️ The coffin is placed in the centre of this temple
It’s advisable that all visitors can offer a bouquet 💐 by purchasing it right before entering the temple, pray & then governed to passing under the glass coffin for 3️⃣ times as a blessing 🙏🏻
There are side galleries that leading to the coffin ⚰️ with paintings represented Guru Monk Luang Pu Suang
Ohh ya…The visitors here will note many cock 🐓statues at its surrounding because once a wish is fulfilled from prayer 🙏🏻 🤲🏻 done in this temple, the visitors will contribute a cock statue as thank you gift 🎁 to this temple
Hmm…Visitors can also purchase a cock statue from here as a souvenir/ decorative item at office or home to bring good luck 🤞🏻🍀
Tips📌: It’s advisable to wear modest & polite whenever visit to any religious sites. No sleeveless, shorts, free hair etc. subjects to each different religion’s beliefs. You may opt to rent the clothes, scarf or rope prepared at certain religious sites for the tourists either at no fee or a donation basis at entrance. As a travel lover, SiennyLovesDrawing always packed a long skirt/ pant 👖, scarf 🧣, jacket 🧥 or a cap 🧢 in her backpack 🎒, so that she can do a quick change, just in case she wishes to visit any religious sites during her travel journeys. To her, respect is earned 💯 while appreciating each cultural diversities
No smoking 🚭, do dress appropriately ie. Knees & shoulders should be covered, take off shoes 👟 when entering the religious buildings. Be quiet, don’t hug or kiss, don’t point your feet 🦶to Buddha’s image & no smirking
Viewpoint from Pha Phaya Goopree National Park 😍🤩🏞️🇹🇭🇰🇭
SiennyLovesDrawing really loves the beautiful panoramic view to see the Cambodia 🇰🇭 bordering to Thailand 🇹🇭 from this viewpoint 👩🏻😍🤩🏞️
Ohh ya…Very near from the viewpoint from Pha Phaya Goopree National Park, you can actually opt to cross border to Cambodia 🇰🇭 from Sisaket via its Sa-Ngam Check Point to reach to Choam International Border to Cambodia, just remember to bring along your passport ya 🛂🛃😃😁
SiennyLovesDrawing & her travel mates enjoyed their exciting acting as “illegal border passing by” OOTDs 📸🤳🏻 here, hahaha 🤣😂
Breakfast ~ Food Centre at Sisaket PPT Petrol Station⛽️Kantalalak District
Hmm…What impressed SiennyLovesDrawing whenever stopped by petrol station ⛽ in Thailand 🇹🇭, sure we’ll equipped whether Cafe Amazon ☕, 7-11, food stalls etc. Some even with a fashion boutique too
She enjoyed breakfast with her travel mates here during their van 🚐 journey to exploring Sisaket
She loves the glass rice noodles served here, it’s so tasty chewy to enjoy 👩🏻😋🍜💯👍🏻 during cooling weather. It was raining 🌧️☔ that morning
Actually SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻💖 loves to visit & explore local wet market whenever she is travelling, do you share the similar interests ❓⁉️
It’s always nice to meet the locals & check out some of their local foods & snacks, for example she learnt that the local Thais here actually eat ants eggs, hmm…you can view it in her TikTok clip captured 📹
Personally to her, it’s quite disgusting to her when watching the ants 🐜🐜 crawling within the eggs, she will never eat them, no matter how nutritious 🙄
Ohh ya…If you’re bringing your own air fryer when traveling, just like 1️⃣ of her travel mates, you can source fresh local ingredients from the wet market & enjoy cooking them ya 😋💯
This is an old noodle shop that is well known by local Thai people here in Sisaket Province for its homemade egg noodles 🍜💯😋👍🏻
Guess what❓⁉️
It’s also her nice tour guide, Ms Chay’s 🙋🏻♀️ family in law restaurant, a special thanks 🙏🏻💖 to Ms Chay who has recommended this shop for their good lunch at Sisaket. All her travel mates including herself enjoyed so much 🍜💯👍🏻
Of course many more foods on its menu with good service from its staff. They have their menu available ✅ in both Thai & English language
SiennyLovesDrawing enjoyed max her pink noodles soup 💗🍜 ordered. The chewy tangy egg noodles with pink sauce ~ Family sauce recipe of this shop, the spicy level just good for her personal tasting preference 👩🏻😋💯
The tasty braised pork & duck meat, as well as its pork meat ball, mellow soup, noodle menu, rice menu & drinks
It’s not expensive with lots of local menu to offer & good service staff. She didn’t wait long for her food served. There are parking 🅿️ on the roadside ie. Right in front of the restaurant
Ohh wow 😲… SiennyLovesDrawing remembered her lunch here in its comfy air conditioning dining room, also because it serves authentic spicy Isan ~ Thai & Lao cuisines here
Hmm…Just that the food served really spicy 🌶️🔥🥵 to her personal tasting. She especially enjoyed max the stir fried chicken with cashew nuts & thin sliced pork belly dishes the most 👩🏻😋💯
It’s an absolutely perfect for all spicy food lovers to enjoy original & authentic Thai Isan cuisine at this restaurant ya 🇹🇭💯👍🏻
SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻💖 absolutely in love with the calm greenery surrounding of this minimalist beautiful cafe. She got attracted to it right before she stepped into it to order her drink 😍🤩
It even have a picnic mat ready for its customers to enjoy picnic right outside of its cafe to enjoy the peaceful calm view 😍🤩
She enjoyed sipping her hot honey lemon 🫖🍵🍯🍋 while chit chat with her travel mates. Ohh ya…The blueberry cheesecake 🫐🍰 served here so tasty delicious to enjoy ya 😋🤤
Dinner 🍽️😋 @ ร้าน DD (Chicken Rice Shop next to The Gallery Hotel)
Initially this supposed to be SiennyLovesDrawing & her travel mates to enjoy sharing snacking time before dinner after their visit to local wet market
However it was too close to gathering time at their hotel 🏨 🛏️ (Just next door ~ The Gallery Hotel) to attend the Sisaket 241 birthday celebration 🎊🎉 🎂🥳, so they suggested this restaurant as their dinner spot that night 😁 lol 😉😆
Hmm…Personally to her tasting preference & perhaps she is not used to enjoy steamed chicken rice with sweet sauce ~ Thailand style
Instead, she enjoyed the spicy pepper taste glass noodles soup 👩🏻😋♨️🌶️🍲 served here instead
Yeah‼️ There is live band 🎙️🎵🎶🎼🎸🥁 here while enjoying your dining here 🍽️
It serves Thai cuisine & Western dishes here
SiennyLovesDrawing – her travel mates 👩🏻🧑🏻🤝🧑🏻👭🏻👨🏽🤝👨🏻👫🏻 have ordered a mix of both Thai & western dishes on sharing purposes. The foods here so delicious 😋🤤💯👍🏻 tasty to enjoy, a satisfied happy dinner enjoyed, everyone owns a happy tummy back to hotel that night for a good rest 💤🛌🏻😴
It’s a convenient hotel for those who are visiting Sisaket whether for business or leisure with only 500m from the downtown area & usually takes just 45mins from Buriram airport ✈️
SiennyLovesDrawing had a good rest on her spacious hotel room & comfy bed 👩🏻💖🛌🏻💤👍🏻
It offers many hotel amenity services ie. 🆓 Wi-Fi, 🆓 bicycle 🚲 for its guests, daily housekeeping, 24-hour reception, Wi-Fi in common areas & parking 🅿️ lots are available for its hotel guests’ convenience 👍🏻
Ohh ya… She has enjoyed a morning bicycle ride 💖🚴🏻♀️ to nearby & surrounding the hotel, yes ✅, right before she enjoyed the breakfast buffet served here with her travel mates 👩🏻😋💯👍🏻
Hmm…No photo/ video captured from her bicycle ride as she doesn’t bring her phone 📱🤳🏻 along ya 😆 It was a spontaneous decision that she wanna ride the bicycle that early morning
She enjoyed max the local Thai breakfast varieties here ie. BBQ pork, fried sticky rice balls, noodles soup 🍜, Thai spicy chicken soup 🍲 etc. A happy satisfied breakfast to start her day
Highly recommend you all to engage Ms Chay 🙋🏻♀️ via her contact no. 📱🤳🏻 +6687 449 5235, she was SiennyLovesDrawing’s tour guide during her recent trip at Surin & Sisaket. Ms Chay is a local Thai & speaks fluent English & very responsible friendly. Do consider & feel free to contact her to engage her for your trip then, you will definitely in her safe hands & happy exploring Surin & Sisaket with her or even other places within Thailand 💖🇹🇭💯
Do stay tuned for her next blog post about things to do at Buriram ya 🤗💖
This blog story continues from SiennyLovesDrawing’s recent travel to Isan region ie. Surin, Sisaket & Buriram of Northeastern Thailand 🇹🇭
As shared briefly in her earlier story of her 1️⃣st participation to Surin Elephant 🐘🦏 Festival, she had a domestic flight ✈️ with AirAsia from/ to KLIA2 ~ Don Meaung airport ~ Buriram airport, the nearest airport to reach Surin province
Hmm…She would need more time for her blog post write up 👩🏻✍🏻👩🏻💻 on things to do @ Sisaket & Buriram ~ Yes ✅, do expect a long read blog story as usual, she will compile all places to visit, where to eat & where to stay from her own travel experiences as always, do stay tuned & bear with her ya ☺️
So, she decides to post up this blog story on 24 hours things to do @ Chinatown, Bangkok as her travel mates 👩🏻👫🏻👨🏽🤝👨🏻🧑🏻🤝🧑🏻 & herself touched down at Don Meuang airport ✈️ from Buriram airport approximately 6pm in the evening 🌆 & was warmly received by tour guide, Ms Pinky & got into van 🚐 transfer to go straight to Chinatown
It was the evening of the day before her evening flight back to home sweet home ~ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾🏡 the next day
Hmm…Apart from shopping 🛒🛍️ prime area in Bangkok, you may consider to stay & explore Chinatown for its rich Chinese culture & heritage the next time when you’re in Bangkok ya 😃
When the van 🚐 drove in the Chinatown area, it’s easily to note from the van window the vibrant happening of Chinatown here. There are lots of street food stalls 😋🤤 including some with Michelin status ⭐, the shopping 🛒🛍️ streets etc.
During the day time, SiennyLovesDrawing personally enjoys to slow walking 👩🏻💖🚶🏻♀️& explore each shops, each lanes as for sure you will note some excitements from some of the traditional Chinese heritage at Chinatown
If you’re a heritage love travellers, you will sure enjoy your heritage discovery here, easily you will spend hours to slow walking 🚶🏻♀️down the Yaowarat Rd means walking past the sights, sounds & smells that encapsulate the essence of Chinatown, Bangkok 🇹🇭 Whether morning or evening time, sure all will appreciate the time-worn shop houses 🏘️, the “pit pit 📣” horn sound & ceaseless putter of tuk tuks 🛺🛺, many street food pushcarts, the aromatic smells of the piping-hot local Thai street foods 😋🤤 ~ Some are with Michelin status ✨⭐🌟, the busy & crowded morning/ evening here with both the local Thais & tourists 😃😁
While during the evening/ night time, it’s more vibrant & happening as many local Thais & tourists love to dropping by here for Chinese foods or even tasting some of the Michelin status street foods here 😋💯
Personally to SiennyLovesDrawing, if you’re food lover, you will sure enjoy your Thai Chinese food hunt as your dinner during the night time in Chinatown 👩🏻😋🇹🇭💯
During this recent trip, she opted to catch up with some of her local Thai friends based in Bangkok, a relax & good chit chat meant a lot for her whenever she travels to a place where her friends are around ya
It’s an unique spa centre that located approximately 15mins drive 🚗 from Chinatown, Bangkok & in a redesigned cultural house of more than 90 years old, moreover it’s surrounded with greenery from its exterior upon happy arrival. It does provide a comfy relaxed atmosphere 😌
Guess what ❓⁉️
When she removed shoes & stepped in the centre, she got amazed with a tree 🌳 actually growing in the centre itself & it’s being creatively decorated as like an aquarium. Then only she realised that this old house has actually been built around a tree 🌳, wow 🤩 Isn’t it so cool❓⁉️
Her travel mates & herself were being welcomed by the staff here with a cup of iced herbal tea, a cold towel & decorated by the side with a carnation flower 🌹Then, the staff explained short questionnaire to answer in order to customise the required wellness service respectively
She really enjoyed 2️⃣ hours Absolute Detoxify wellness program with Green Tea body scrub & Olive massage oil with medium strength here
Ohh…Absolutely relaxing smooth skin felt when SiennyLovesDrawing was asked by the therapist to shower off the scrub before the full body massage. After finished, she felt her shoulders & back felt comfy relief as she was carrying with 2️⃣ backpacks 🎒🎒 front & back during this trip 😃
After your wellness time here, you can shopping 🛍️🛒 some body care ie. Body shampoos, body lotions, hand creams, essential oils etc.
SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻🛒🛍️ got the Divana : Longevity Lotus Intrinsic Anti Age Signature Essential Oil 15ml. She highly recommended it as this essential oil is actually part of the Divana’s unique scent with natural ingredients, making it a natural fragrance, to refreshing & healing fatigue, making her feel relaxed personally 😌
Moreover, lotus 🪷 scent gives a gentle fresh fragrance & gives good relaxation by just a few drops in the aroma diffuser 💖💯👍🏻
Went straight for dinner 🍽️ at this 1️⃣ of the famous Chinese restaurant that serves Chaozhou/ Teochew 潮州 cuisines. Ms Pinky told that at least a week of reservation needs to be done to secure your dining slot as it’s usually nvwry crowded & you may not wish to experience a disappointment by just walk in ya
Once arrived, Ms Pinky got 2️⃣ menus so can browse & decide which dishes to order while waiting for the booked dining table got set up
All the foods here served rather quickly & all so tasty delicious to enjoy 😋🤤 Her travel mates love the oyster omelette & Thai style fried prawn glass noodles/ vermicelli served here 🍳🦪
Personally, SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻😋 enjoyed max the fried sea bass 🐟, it was fried just nice 💯, so when you chew on it, she feels the thin layer of just nice crispy & then the juicy fish meat sweetness enjoyed. Hmm…So good as she is a fish lover 👩🏻💕🐟
Then, she enjoyed the fish maw 魚鰾 / 花膠 soup 🍲 too, the portion & ingredients just so generous. Almost very spoonful of her soup with a piece of thick soft fish maw, yeah‼️ A rich collagen beauty bowls to enjoy, yes ✅, SiennyLovesDrawing had 2️⃣ small bowls 😋😆
She also loves the crab meat dish with dry Thai curry style, it’s just so so appetizing to enjoy with rice 🍚😋💯👍🏻
Absolutely a happy tummy happy SiennyLovesDrawing from this great 👍🏻 dinner 👩🏻😋💯👍🏻Hmm…The next dining here, she wanna enjoys the suckling pig 🐷🐖 served here ya 😋🍽️
It’s the 1️⃣st hotel in the lifestyle segment under the Asai brand of the esteemed Dusit Thani group with rest assured good 👍🏻 room & hospitality service quality of Dusit Hotel & Resort
When stepped into its hotel lobby at Level 4️⃣, SiennyLovesDrawing loves the cosy beautiful ambience of this boutique lifestyle hotel
It’s creatively decorated even from the hotel entrance to welcome 🤗 its guests with “Yim Yim” ~ An craftwork built with all plastic recyclable materials, impressive beautiful handmade craft work 🤩💖
It’s connecting to I’m Chinatown shopping mall 🏬🛒🛍️ There is a locker area where you can check out & lock your luggage with a fee while exploring Chinatown before your flight ✈️
The room space is just nice & neither too spacious or narrow, well equipped with basic amenities eg. 🆓 WiFi, 🆓 2️⃣ bottles of mineral water, toiletries (Except toothbrush 🪥 set), tv, writing desk, universal plug point & USB point, hangers, safe, fridge, hair dryer etc.
Ohh ya…There is an airport shuttles bus 🚌 service available too from this destination point, so easy convenient 😃
The breakfast buffet with great food varieties, SiennyLovesDrawing especially the onsen egg 🥚, oat granola, croissant 🥐, fruit yoghurt 🫐, cakes 🍰 etc. Yes ✅, she enjoyed max her healthy breakfast here 👩🏻😋☕
Ohh ya…If you note in her IG album 📹📸🌐 & TikTok clip captured, SiennyLovesDrawing & her travel mates has enjoyed several nice Thai foods & desserts 😋💯 in the Don Meaung airport ✈️ before her boarding time to home sweet home 🛫🇲🇾🏡
Hmm… Personally, she always prefers to enjoy a McDonald’s pork burger 🍔🍟 #nonhalal before she left Thailand & heading home sweet home ~ Malaysia ya
Hmm… SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻💖✈️🇹🇭💯 already can’t wait to be back soon to Thailand to explore other hidden gems 😃😁
Meanwhile, do stay tuned for her next blog posts about things to do at Sisaket & Buriram ya 🤗💖
As promised in her earlier blog story about the Surin Elephant 🐘 Round Up, this time SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 is exciting to share about the things to do when in Surin province, Northeastern Thailand 🇹🇭
She 👩🏻💖 really enjoyed exploring & learning more about Thailand’s rich cultural heritage from her recent visit to Surin province
Not just that, also travel to Sisaket & Buriram, do stay tuned for next blog posts on things to do respectively ya 😃😁
Places To Visit/ Things To Do
Surin Elephant Round Up
Yes ✅, she highly recommended all to at least participate once in a lifetime this annual Surin Elephant Round Up ya 💖🇹🇭🐘💯
Do you all know that actually a Guinness World Records was earned in Surin province for the world largest elephant buffet❓⁉️
It’s with 269 Asian elephants 🐘🐘 gathered to eat over 50 tonnes of fruits & vegetables during the Surin Elephant Round Up on 14 Nov 2003, wow 🤩
Yes ✅, this is the only elephant graveyard in the world 🌍
It serves as a final resting place for all Thai elephants 🇹🇭🐘🐘 ~ Elephant Graveyard at Wat Pa Arjiang in Ban Ta Klang elephant village, Surin province. This place is where dead elephants are buried & have a complete religious ceremony just if they are like humans
Each of the graveyards with the elephant’s name & age of the elephant when it died & a tombstone covered it that in the shape of an ancient mahout’s hat & it means to provide shade for the elephants
SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 was told that when the elephants died, they can’t be buried in this cemetery. They need to be buried 1️⃣st for 5 to 7 years for their body to decompose. Then, the skeleton will be dug up & moved to rest in peace here
Visitors got to learn about the history of the Erawan Pavilion (📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/2c6fMPKYmBRqgjB97) that being erected since 2009 at a cost of THB 30million. It’s a 3️⃣-headed elephant 🐘 🐘 🐘 in the Hindu religion. She was told that Arawan stays in the 2️⃣nd heaven & safe guarded by the God Indra during her recent visit
Then, make a visit to the Elephant Monumentarea to pay homage to the elephants at the cemetery & pay respects according to the traditions to those who have believed before that they made merit with elephants. At here, can view 👁️👁️ the hook which made with buffalo 🐃 skin ie. The mahout’s most important tool & it should be with him at all times when he is with the elephant as he knows how to use it to tame elephants 🐘 🐘 & not injure them
Guess what❓⁉️
The elephant poo 💩 can be processed & make art paper, wow 😲 Hmm…SiennyLovesDrawing has personally viewed a beautiful artwork exhibited which handrawn on this kind of art paper, not to worry, no unpleasant smell as already being processed ya 😲👍🏻
Elephant 🐘 being a sacred animal to the local Thai people, it’s believed to be reliable for many years of operation & bring blessings & good luck 🍀 to local Thai people
Ohh ya…There are many elephants in Ban Taklang Elephant Village as the villagers keep elephants as pets, being treated like friends & also have been trained well by their mahouts
You can shopping some elephants souvenirs here 🛒🛍️🐘🎁 eg. Handmade elephant black/ white hair rings to bring good luck
✈️ Wat Pa Arjiang Yes ✅, this is the only elephant graveyard in the world 🌍 It serves as a final resting place for all Thai elephants 🇹🇭🐘🐘 ~ Elephant Graveyard at Wat Pa Arjiang in Ban Ta Klang elephant village, Surin province. This place is where dead elephants are buried & have a complete religious ceremony just if they are like humans Each of the graveyards with the elephant’s name & age of the elephant when it died & a tombstone covered it that in the shape of an ancient mahout’s hat & it means to provide shade for the elephants SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 was told that when the elephants died, they can’t be buried in this cemetery. They need to be buried 1️⃣st for 5 to 7 years for their body to decompose. Then, the skeleton will be dug up & moved to rest in peace here Elephant World Adventure It’s the oldest elephant village with more than 400 years old & which was an abandoned forest reserve 🌳🌳 There are elephant showground, swimming pool, watching tower, cinema, museum & forest walk Guess what❓⁉️ It’s the largest elephant conservation centre in the world 💖🐘🌍 with the exhibitions or museum about the story, raising & training the elephant. Also the many academic resources about elephants, hence it’s the place to learn more about elephants & its conservation efforts SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 would like to share that there are few hidden OOTDs spots 📹📸🤳🏻 & her favourite point is the red brick 🧱 area near the Elephant Museum Read more soon via 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/category/travel-tourism/thailand/#tatkl#tat#tourismthailand#amazingthailand#thailand#culture#cultures#cultural#heritage#surin#surinthailand🇹🇭#surinthailand#surinelephantfestival#elephantthailand
It’s the oldest elephant village with more than 400 years old & which was an abandoned forest reserve 🌳🌳 There are elephant showground, swimming pool, watching tower, cinema, museum & forest walk
Guess what❓⁉️
It’s the largest elephant conservation centre in the world 💖🐘🌍 with the exhibitions or museum about the story, raising & training the elephant. Also the many academic resources about elephants, hence it’s the place to learn more about elephants & its conservation efforts
SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 would like to share that there are few hidden OOTDs spots 📹📸🤳🏻 & her favourite point is the red brick 🧱 area near the Elephant Museum
Supposed to visit the elephant museum, however it was closed, so her travel mates & herself enjoyed max the OOTDs fun time ya 😃😁
Ohh ya…SiennyLovesDrawing has shopped for an elephant black hair ring on her pinky finger as she was told that it brings good luck 🍀 Before, an elephant receives a haircut, it’s blessed by 1️⃣ of the monks from the Buddhist temple. The local Thai people creatively handmade rings or bracelets with these elephants’ hairs, there are both white elephant hair & black elephant hair
It was built under the administration of the 1️⃣st mayor of the city ~ Phraya Surinpakdi Srinarong Changwang. It’s located on Burapha Nai Road that the Surin & Southern Isan local Thai call to the sacred “If you want to get out of debt, get rid of it all” you have to come & pay homage here
Also it’s the most important temple for Surin local Thai community because it houses the famous late Thai monk named Luang Pu Dun หลวงปู่ดูลย์ (Passed away on 30 Oct 1983) of Surin whose influence is also found at Phanom Sawai Forest Park with more than 200 years old. It was believed that he can inspire those who come to make wishes. There is statue & museum in honour of Luang Pu Dun in this temple
Its origins date back more than 2️⃣ centuries, between the end of the Ayutthaya era & the beginning of the Rattanakosin era ie. At the end of the 18th century. This monastery has even reached the rank of temples as 3️⃣rd class royal monastery under royal patronage on 1 Feb 1977
This beautiful temple features an ornate roof & some colourful murals depicting scenes from Buddhist mythology with a golden Chedi
SiennyLovesDrawing has prayed 👩🏻🙏🏻 to Luang Po Phra Chi หลวงพ่อพระชีว์, make a wish & draw divination sticks here. The Thai monk told her to keep her draw paper as to bring back the good fortune from the draw
It once served as monk quarters for famous meditation monks. It also houses life-like wax figures & relics of some famous meditation Thai monks
Ohh ya…Do you remember which day you’re born❓⁉️ Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday etc.❓⁉️ Local Thai believes in praying 🙏🏻 to your birth day Buddha to make wish
Tips📌: It’s advisable to wear modest & polite whenever visit to any religious sites. No sleeveless, shorts, free hair etc. subjects to each different religion’s beliefs. You may opt to rent the clothes, scarf or rope prepared at certain religious sites for the tourists either at no fee or a donation basis at entrance. As a travel lover, SiennyLovesDrawing always packed a long skirt/ pant 👖, scarf 🧣, jacket 🧥 or a cap 🧢 in her backpack 🎒, so that she can do a quick change, just in case she wishes to visit any religious sites during her travel journeys. To her, respect is earned 💯 while appreciating each cultural diversities
It’s 1️⃣ of the largest & well preserved Khmer monuments in the Surin province of Thailand 🇹🇭 It was built during the 12th century by King Suryavarman II for Hindu worship. It was constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva. There are depictions of Shiva, Ganesh & Vishnu carved on the main tower
SiennyLovesDrawing got amazed that how well-preserved ruin of this Khmer temple till present with its 5️⃣ tall brick prangs ie. Temple towers stand on a platform surrounded by a moat
In particular, the most impressive part is the intricately carved lintel featuring a dancing Shiva. The god is surrounded by countless smaller figures & ornamental decorations. The level of detail is astounding & impressive beautiful 🤩In fact, it’s known for its unique architectural style, combining elements from both Hindu & Buddhist traditions
Ohh ya…When you’re leaving this temple, heading out to the entrance, on the left side, you will notice a small store that sells coconut 🥥 flavoured soft cake named “Kalamae prasat deaw”. A well known local delicacies here. You get to see how the store staff packing each of the coconut 🥥 flavoured soft cake too. Highly recommended as a must buy souvenirs, very delicious 😋🤤 chewy to enjoy each
Ohh ya…Every year, in conjunction with the Surin Elephant Festival, there will be a light & sound sound presentational on “Mahashivanarrtayakeeta Srisikarintra Ratchamakkadevalai” by Sikhoraphunmisai School for 2️⃣ nights to showcase the history of this temple with traditional dances & costumes
Admission ticket is required ya ✅🎟️Every year is held on Fri & Sat of the 3️⃣rd weekend of Nov
Tips📌: It’s advisable to wear modest & polite whenever visit to any religious sites. No sleeveless, shorts, free hair etc. subjects to each different religion’s beliefs. You may opt to rent the clothes, scarf or rope prepared at certain religious sites for the tourists either at no fee or a donation basis at entrance. As a travel lover, SiennyLovesDrawing always packed a long skirt/ pant 👖, scarf 🧣, jacket 🧥 or a cap 🧢 in her backpack 🎒, so that she can do a quick change, just in case she wishes to visit any religious sites during her travel journeys. To her, respect is earned 💯 while appreciating each cultural diversities
No smoking 🚭, do dress appropriately ie. Knees & shoulders should be covered, take off shoes 👟 when entering the religious buildings. Be quiet, don’t hug or kiss, don’t point your feet 🦶to Buddha’s image & no smirking
Ban Tha Sawang Silk Weaving Village
Ban Tha Sawang is a village that specialising in unique ancient Thai silk weaving of Surin province. This village in fact rose to fame in 2003 when the local weavers were selected to produce golden brocade silk fabrics for the international delegates attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference. Then, it became an important handicraft attraction in Surin province
Yeah‼️ SiennyLovesDrawing got a privilege to watch the live making of the Royal Thai Silk with the wooden weaving machine, yes ✅ it’s Mudmee weaving technique, the manual way & with skillful manpower here, wow 🤩
Hmm…She has been observing how the 4️⃣pax of well aged local Thai lady working together, however she can’t brain how the different colour threads 🧵 were pull together to form the beautiful design on the silk, moreover some with 3️⃣D format. Conclusion is the whole process is complicated to understand, that’s the reason not easy to find 🆕 generation to taking over this silk weaving methodology & skills
Hmm…She didn’t get to view how the silk is produced from the cocoons of silkworms 🐛 which are fattened on mulberry leaves during her recent visit. This village only shown the silk making process without the silkworms 🐛ie. The caterpillar of the Bombyx Mori moth available ya
The silk woven here is produced from very fine thread of silk, dyed naturally & each woven finished with a delicate pattern from the past. Still remembered when she 1️⃣st stepped in, she got amazed with the colourful threads 🧵 of silk hang on the bamboo stick for its drying process
Moreover, SiennyLovesDrawing was told during her recent tour that each 3m silk woven here is manually produced 💯 with the working together of 4️⃣pax, a local Thai lady at the bottom base level, while another 3 local Thai ladies on top level
The village produces also an elegant ancient style cloth called “Pha Yok Thong” with golden & silver threads & Royal Thai Silk ie. The highest quality silk in Thailand 🇹🇭
Admission is 🆓 to visit & then for visitors to take time to watch the skilled workers at their traditional looms for silk making process. Visitors can shopping for both normal Thai silk & Royal Thai silk (Pre order is required ✅) from here
SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻💖💯 personally loves a piece of silk cloth that has a elephant 🐘 woven pattern that is raised, yes ✅, as if the fabric were embossed, so beautifully handmade
Not just that, the main street of Ban Tha Sawang village has many vendors selling silk cloth & souvenirs at much reasonable prices #supportlocal SiennyLovesDrawing & her travel mates enjoyed souvenirs shopping here 🛒🛍️😁
Do check out her IG album posted via 📹📸🌐 https://www.instagram.com/p/C0JspAurFgI/ & TikTok clip captured via 📹🌐https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/7306060029176663297
SiennyLovesDrawing & her travel mates had a good lunch here. Personally, she enjoyed the well marinated crispy tender juicy fried chicken, tasty delicious 😋🤤 Phad Thai & her 1️⃣st try of dried fermented fish, it’s slightly salty, however tasty appetising to enjoy with rice/ sticky rice 🌾🍚
Hmm…The local Isan foods served here are slightly spicier 🌶️🥵🔥 to SiennyLovesDrawing’s personal tasting preference. If you’re spicy food lovers, you will sure enjoy the local Isan cuisines for sure
You can pair your meal with fresh pressed orange 🍊 juice here, so tasty refreshing & not too sweet to enjoy ya 😜
Ohh ya…Highly recommended 💯👍🏻 you all to enjoy the small cup ice cream 🍦 named “ete ice cream” here as dessert after your meal. There are many flavours & all just so tasty as SiennyLovesDrawing has shared a small bite each flavour from her travel mates. Her favourites are durian, coconut, passion fruit & chocolate. When she finished & headed out to capture the different ice cream flavours in the fridge, then she realised there is a rice premium flavour ice cream, if she knows there is this flavour, she will try it instead of passion fruit since Thailand is well known for its rice production 🌾🍚 So, she is curious how rice tasted in ice cream 🍦, so if you’ve tried, do share in comment about it, sharing is caring as always ya ☺️
This local restaurant has a comfy cosy dining ambience with a view overlooking a river named Mun River, Chumphon Buri District
There are both air conditioned dining space inside the restaurant & outside the restaurant where its guests can enjoy the open air & enjoy the beautiful view while enjoy dine in here
Guess what❓⁉️
She enjoyed max her most comfortable meal with the Isan dishes served here as the dishes were not too spicy
Personally, she is in love with fried version of papaya salad named “Som Tam Thot” for the 1️⃣st time here, yummy max 😋🤤💯 Do check out this FB reel captured via 📹🌐 https://www.facebook.com/reel/6652560944790661
Other dishes enjoyed were homemade fried fish cakes, fried fish 🐟, fried seafood with curry powder etc.
This restaurant is SHA-certified ie. It met the hygiene protocols set out by the Safety & Health Administration (SHA) & it‘s within walking 🚶🏻♀️distance & in the compound of its 3-star Thong Tarin Hotel
Yes ✅, it’s on Sirirat Road ie. Right in front of Thong Tarin Hotel. This restaurant serves a huge menu of Thai, Western & Chinese dishes
Hmm…SiennyLovesDrawing & her travel mates has tasted many good local Northeast Thai dishes here 🇹🇭😋💯
It’s a nice Japanese restaurant to enjoy & has both a sushi bar and a grill room with many types of sashimi, sushi 🍱🍣 , grilled, fried, tempura 🍤 , ramen 🍜 etc.
It offers private rooms with both western style seating & Japanese style for its guests to dine in
Personally, SiennyLovesDrawing enjoyed max her Salmon Steak set 👩🏻😋🐟 The portion is good for dinner, however just the chawanmushi ordered was served slightly cold
Yeah‼️ Do check out her happy foodie “Where To Eat” compilation TikTok clip captured during her recent visit in Surin via 📹🌐
It’s a 3-star large hotel with 12 floors high rise building that decorated in a contemporary Thai style, which comes with a variety of rooms together with a backdrop of viewsfrom Surin’s surrounding. It’s SHA-certified ie. It met the hygiene protocols set out by the Safety & Health Administration (SHA)
This hotel is specifically notable for its magnificent Rattanaburi Grand Hall with the capacity of 1.5K guests & other 11 meeting rooms that can be set up & decorated for conference, party, engagement, wedding etc. with 🆓 parking lots for hotel guest which can accommodate for 500 cars
SiennyLovesDrawing has witnessed a Chinese Thai traditional wedding ceremony hosted here during 1️⃣ of the morning when she stayed here
All hotel rooms are air-conditioned & equipped with a flat-screen TV, electric kettle, refrigerator, private bathroom with 🆓 toiletries ie. Shampoo, shower gel, towel etc. SiennyLovesDrawing’s room comes with a seating area & a working space. Hmm… Everything was good, except the superb
cold ❄️🥶 room air-conditioning that unadjustable 😌
It offers 24-hour front desk & room service, an outdoor pool with a sun terrace & 🆓 WiFi access throughout the hotel. She has requested for hair dryer & iron on rent from the reception & were sent to her room promptly from the housekeeping department, bravo 👏🏻
Ohh ya…It’s located on a strategic location & with within walking distance to reach its Big Bite restaurant (Read more above under the What To Eat section), the 7-11, pharmacy, as well as to enjoy local Thai street food ie. The steamed rice rolls is so good 💯👍🏻, highly recommended it 😋🤤 Also there is a night life street if you wish to enjoy happy hour 🍻🥂🍷
Yeah‼️ SiennyLovesDrawing has took 1️⃣ hour AirAsia flight ✈️ from KLIA2 to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok & then another 1️⃣ hour flight ✈️ from DMK, Bangkok to Buriram ie. The closest airport to Surin. Then, a minivan 🚐 transfer of approximately an hour to Surin 😁 Enjoyed the spicy @santan_asean Thai Basil Chicken rice set on flight, it’s tasty 😋 delicious 🤤 however slightly too spicy for SiennyLovesDrawing tasting preference Conclusion; 1️⃣ hour ✈️ from KLIA2 to Don Mueang 1️⃣ hour ✈️ Don Mueang to Buriram 1️⃣ hour van transfer from 🚐 Buriram to Surin Happy check-in at Thong Tarin Hotel, a city hotel in Surin. It offers the perfect base & within walking distance to 7-11, pharmacy, restaurants, bars & some street food stalls. Highly recommended the steamed rice rolls, so tasty delicious 😋🤤 It offers comfortable accommodation options that are well-equipped with modern conveniences catering to the needs of every type of traveller visiting the city. Also a well known wedding ceremony space Personally, SiennyLovesDrawing enjoyed the warm welcome set up in her room. Also it serves good buffet breakfast varieties 💯👍🏻 Read more soon via blog link at bio #surin#amazingthailand#tatKL#tourismthailand#tourismthailandkl#buriram#airasia
Personally, SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 really enjoyed max her travel time at Northeastern Thailand
She especially impressed with Surin province for its rich heritage & culture conservation & preservation sustainability initiatives/ efforts 💯👍🏻 Highly recommended you all to travel & visit here to learn more of its history & local cultures
Oppsss…Nearly forgot to highly recommend you all to engage Ms Chay 🙋🏻♀️ via her contact no. 📱🤳🏻 +6687 449 5235, she was SiennyLovesDrawing’s tour guide during her recent trip at Surin & Sisaket. Ms Chay is a local Thai & speaks fluent English & very responsible friendly. Do consider & feel free to contact her to engage her for your trip then, you will definitely in her safe hands & happy exploring Surin & Sisaket with her or even other places within Thailand 💖🇹🇭💯
Do stay tuned for her next blog posts about things to do at Sisaket & Buriram, also Bangkok ya 🤗💖
Hey all 👋🏻🙋🏻♀️ SiennyLovesDrawing just back from her 1️⃣st participation to be with accumulatively of more than 1️⃣K elephants 🐘🐘 with their mahouts (The elephant keepers) at Thailand’s 🇹🇭 Northeastern Isan region ~ The elephant parades, elephant buffet breakfasts, elephant talent show, skill demonstrations, cultural shows & ancient elephant warfare’s techniques observed in conjunction with the Surin Elephant 🐘 🐘 Festival aka Surin’s Elephant Round Up
Surin 素林 is a large laid back province ie. 1️⃣ of Thailand’s 76 provinces & located in the Mun & Chi Rivers of Thailand & it’s termed as the “Province/ Land of Elephants 🐘🐘” in Thailand 🇹🇭
Why❓⁉️
It’s because in the past, the elephants were the main vehicles of local Surin people ie. Kuy, Khmer & Laos tribes & their unique skills owned to taming the elephants for working purposes
Not just that, Surin also well known for its Khmer ruins, including the oldest in Thailand 🇹🇭 (Do stay tuned for her next blog story), high-quality silk & hot spicy food (Yes ✅, SiennyLovesDrawing learnt to request for “Nik Noi” meaning less spicy when ordering foods 😆
Some of the must try Surin dishes are grilled meat 🍖 🥓 (Especially pork 🐖🐷) or fish salads 🥗 (Laaps), green papaya salad (Som Tam ~ SiennyLovesDrawing has enjoyed max 👩🏻😋🤤 the fried version named “Som Tam Thot” which is more crunchy & delicious addictive to enjoy, highly recommended 💯👍🏻), various fried insects (No….no….❌ for SiennyLovesDrawing, eee… 🥴), sticky rice 🍚 etc.
Hmm…How to reach Surin❓⁉️
SiennyLovesDrawing has took 2️⃣ hours AirAsia flight ✈️ from KLIA2 to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok & then another 1️⃣ hour flight ✈️ from DMK to Buriram ie. The closest airport to Surin. Then, a minivan 🚐 transfer of approximately an hour to Surin 😁
In summary;
2️⃣ hour ✈️ from KLIA2 to DMK (Ohh ya… Please note Thailand time zone difference from your country ya ☺️)
1️⃣ hour ✈️ from DMK to Buriram, the nearest airport to reach Surin
1️⃣ hour van transfer from 🚐 Buriram to Surin
Ohh ya…During these recent flights to Thailand 🇹🇭, SiennyLovesDrawing has tried 2️⃣ in flight menus from Santan Asean with Thai flavors ie. Thai Basil chicken rice ~ She enjoyed it though it’s slightly spicy 🔥🥵 to her personal tasting preference & Prawn abd Chicken Wonton Noodles ~ She enjoyed the wonton so much, yummy max 😋
Yeah‼️ SiennyLovesDrawing has took 1️⃣ hour AirAsia flight ✈️ from KLIA2 to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok & then another 1️⃣ hour flight ✈️ from DMK, Bangkok to Buriram ie. The closest airport to Surin. Then, a minivan 🚐 transfer of approximately an hour to Surin 😁 Enjoyed the spicy @santan_asean Thai Basil Chicken rice set on flight, it’s tasty 😋 delicious 🤤 however slightly too spicy for SiennyLovesDrawing tasting preference Conclusion; 1️⃣ hour ✈️ from KLIA2 to Don Mueang 1️⃣ hour ✈️ Don Mueang to Buriram 1️⃣ hour van transfer from 🚐 Buriram to Surin Happy check-in at Thong Tarin Hotel, a city hotel in Surin. It offers the perfect base & within walking distance to 7-11, pharmacy, restaurants, bars & some street food stalls. Highly recommended the steamed rice rolls, so tasty delicious 😋🤤 It offers comfortable accommodation options that are well-equipped with modern conveniences catering to the needs of every type of traveller visiting the city. Also a well known wedding ceremony space Personally, SiennyLovesDrawing enjoyed the warm welcome set up in her room. Also it serves good buffet breakfast varieties 💯👍🏻 Read more soon via blog link at bio #surin#amazingthailand#tatKL#tourismthailand#tourismthailandkl#buriram#airasia
It’s 1️⃣ of the annual largest elephant festivals in the world 🌎 since it was 1️⃣st held on 19 Nov 1960. It was officially approved as a national event in 1962 by Thai Government. It attracts thousands of local & foreign visitors witness the magnificent display of elephants & immerse in Thai culture annually. It also features traditional music, dances & cultural shows that highlight the rich heritage of Thailand 🇹🇭 More info via 🌐 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surin_Elephant_Round-up
SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻😃 has enjoyed the awe-inspiring presence of elephants 🐘🐘, the bond between mahouts & elephants, then appreciate the enduring legacy of Surin’s cultural heritage at this festival
It’s with aim to raise awareness about the importance of elephant conservation & then emphasizes the need for a sustainable & responsible tourism to care for these endangered animals. It offers educational exhibits that provide insights into the history, biology & conservation efforts related to elephants, indirectly a way to support the conservation & welfare of elephants with a portion of the proceeds going towards important elephant conservation projects in the region 💖🐘🇹🇭
It usually takes place in the 3️⃣rd week of Nov, during the weekends & it spans over 🔟 days as an important local Thai cultural celebration in Surin that has its roots back to the times when the Roman Empire was failing. It begins on Friday morning in the early hours where approximately 300 elephants marching into Surin city centre. Some of the elephants were carried the local officials & some of them carried their own mahouts who dressed in traditional Thai costumes. Parade through the town area from Surin Railway Station 🚂🚉, the elephants head to the opening ceremony of the festival at the Phraya Surin monument. This festival ✨🎉🎊 started in the 1960s when the mahouts were looking for employment opportunities in the tourism industry after the civil war in Cambodia 🇰🇭 with several elephant shows which showcased the physical abilities of elephants 🐘🐘
It’s family-friendly as it offers a great 👍🏻 opportunity for children to get closer & learn about elephants & Thai culture. SiennyLovesDrawing would like to remind that it’s advisable to hold tight your kids & advise them not to go too near to the elephant without an adult around during the elephants parade & buffet party. Ohh ya…Always stand in front of the elephant, not by their side as they can’t see 👀 you with their vision to avoid any unwanted accident ya
Admission is 🆓 to observe the elephant parade & buffet breakfast. Visitors can opt to enjoy for an elephant ride with a fee while the event was in preparation for the elephant parade
Amazing memorable 1️⃣st experience at Surin Elephant Festival 2023 🐘🐘📍 Surin Railway Station 🚂🚉, Northeast Thailand 🇹🇭 Ohh wow 😲 SiennyLoves Drawing 👩🏻🤩 really got amazed that it was literally an elephant 🐘 🐘 jam on the road within the Surin city centre when she was in the van 🚐 with her travel mates heading to this festival Some of the elephants 🐘🐘 were being dressed up beautiful 😍❤️ for this festival celebration 🎉🎊 Ohh ya…Surin is a well known province in Thailand as ~ The Province/ Land Of The Elephants 🐘🐘 ~ This event 🐘🐘 is usually takes place in the 3️⃣rd week of Nov, during the weekends & it spans over 🔟 days Why❓⁉️ It’s because in the past, the elephants 🐘🐘 were the main vehicles of local Surin people ie. Kuy, Khmer & Laos tribes & their unique skills owned to taming the elephants for working purposes Hmm…Personally to SiennyLovesDrawing, a special thank you must be dedicated to the team that clean up the elephants’ poops 💩 & urine on the roads during this festival. Because of their hard work & dedication in quick cleaning 🧹 throughout, there weren’t any unpleasant smells from her own experience when she was there Read more soon via 🌐 https://lnkd.in/gtzqBTBS Then, plan your trip to enjoy this rich culture ✨ ~ Surin Elephant 🐘 🐘 Festival ~ Surin’s Elephant Round Up ~ ✨ #tatkl#tat#tourismthailand#amazingthailand#thailand#culture#cultures#cultural#heritage#surin#surinthailand🇹🇭#surinthailand#surinelephantfestival#elephantsurin#kitacreators
Hmm…Personally to SiennyLovesDrawing, a special thank you🙏🏻💕must be dedicated to the team that clean up the elephants’ poops💩 & urine on the roads during this festival. Because of their hard work & dedication in quick cleaning 🧹throughout, there weren’t any unpleasant smells from her own experience when she was there
The festival begins on Friday morning with approximately 300 elephants walk into town. Some of the elephants carry local officials, some of them carry their mahouts dressed in traditional Thai dress. Parading through town, they head for the centre for the opening ceremony
SiennyLovesDrawing had observed that there were school groups & local community groups whom also join the procession & some wore traditional Thai costumes. While some of the school kids wore their own painted elephant paper headgear from school art & craft classes at the parade
During the festival, the event has kick started at 9am with a marching procession of around 300 elephants throughout the Surin City. SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻🤩 got amazed that it’s literally an elephant 🐘 🐘 jam on the road within the Surin city centre when she was in the van 🚐 heading to the Statue of Praya Surin Phakdi Srinarong Chang Wang aka Phraya Surin monument for The Surin Elephant Buffet 2023 aka Surin Elephant Feeding Party consisting of different fruits & vegetables 🍉🥒🍌
The 2.2m life-size statue of Phraya Surin is holding a curved pike showing his mastery over the local Surin elephants 🐘🐘This monument to the founder & 1️⃣st mayor of Surin sits on a roundabout at the southern edge of town & is framed by 2️⃣ huge stylized elephant tusks. Across the road is a group of elephants & mahouts statues commemorating the historical importance of elephants 🐘🐘 for the region
SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 has gained her amazing memorable 1️⃣st experience of feeding elephant with cucumber 🐘🥒 at the buffet
Guess what❓⁉️
This elephant 🐘 loves cucumber🥒 & she wanted to give me a kiss 😘 after I fed her with cucumber🥒😂😆 But…but… SiennyLovesDrawing scared of being kissed, hahaha 🤣😂 😆 as captured in her IG album via 📹📸 🌐 https://www.instagram.com/p/C0AtodqSESZ/
Elephant Talent Shows ~ Available for day time & night show
It’s with more than 200 elephants performing, to witness the remarkable skills of Surin Province’s cherished elephants. This showcase boasting the world’s most extensive gathering of captive elephants to showcase their art 🎨🖌️ painting skills, soccer ⚽ skills etc.
It showcasing the physical abilities & skills of elephants 🐘🐘 It’s held at the Si Narong Stadium 🏟️ which has been named as the world’s largest domestic elephant village by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)
SiennyLovesDrawing as an art lover personally got amazed by how the elephant painted a tree artwork during the show. It’s amazingly to watch how the elephant using their trunk to hold brushes to create paintings with helps from their mahout with the different colour paints, then slowly dappled the paint with their trunk to shape the leaves on the tree 🤩😍
Hmm… Frankly speaking, while SiennyLovesDrawing was watching how impressive that an elephant has painted a nice tree with its signature as SK during the talent show, however she just can’t help but wonder whether the elephant art training methods vice versa the results reflect the animal cruelty 🤔❓⁉️ She is just unsure…
The said painting by Elephant SK was auctioned for THB10K during the talent show & owned by 1️⃣ of the Thai official. Hmm…Do the sum won got to channel back for the welfare of this said art talented elephant named SK❓⁉️ She really hopes it is channeled for the welfare of Surin’s elephants 👩🏻💖🇹🇭🐘💯
At night, the finale show features the enactment of the battle between the Siamese & the Burmese forces. The Siam forces are dressed in red ❤️ & the forces from Burma are dressed in blue 💙 The battles end with the victory of the Siamese. There’s a mini half-marathon as well which is known as “Mueang Chang”
The festival ends with a cultural show ~ Amazing Elephant Light & Sound Performance Show with music, dance & historical reenactments, also the beautiful fireworks 🎆 🎇 at Si Narong Stadium 🏟️
Surin Elephant Talent Show 2023 🐘🐘 (Day time & night time) 📍 Si Narong Stadium 🏟️, Surin, #Thailand 🇹🇭 It’s with more than 200 elephants performing, to witness the remarkable skills of Surin Province’s cherished elephants. This showcase boasting the world’s most extensive gathering of captive elephants to showcase their art 🎨🖌️ painting skills, soccer ⚽ skills etc. SiennyLovesDrawing as an art lover personally got amazed by how the elephant painted a tree artwork during the show. It’s amazingly to watch how the elephant using their trunk to hold brushes to create paintings with helps from their mahout with the different colour paints, then slowly dappled the paint with their trunk to shape the leaves on the tree 🤩😍 Hmm… Frankly speaking, while SiennyLovesDrawing was watching how impressive that an elephant has painted a nice tree with its signature as SK during the talent show, however she just can’t help but wonder whether the elephant art training methods vice versa the results reflect the animal cruelty 🤔❓⁉️ She is just unsure… The said painting by Elephant SK was auctioned for THB10K during the talent show & owned by 1️⃣ of the Thai official. Hmm…Do the sum won got to channel back for the welfare of this said art talented elephant named SK❓⁉️ She really hopes it is channeled for the welfare of Surin’s elephants 👩🏻💖🇹🇭🐘💯 At night, the finale show features the enactment of the battle between the Siamese & the Burmese forces. The Siam forces are dressed in red ❤️ & the forces from Burma are dressed in blue 💙 The battles end with the victory of the Siamese. There’s a mini half-marathon as well which is known as “Mueang Chang” The festival ends with a cultural show ~ Amazing Elephant Light & Sound Performance Show with music, dance & historical reenactments, also the beautiful fireworks 🎆 🎇 at Si Narong Stadium 🏟️ Read more via her blog link at bio #tatkl#tat#tourismthailand#amazingthailand#thailand#culture#cultures#cultural#heritage#surin#surinthailand🇹🇭#surinthailand#surinelephantfestival#elephantsurin#kitacreators
Let’s plan your trip to enjoy this rich culture annual event ✨ Surin Elephant🐘🐘Festival ~ The Surin’s Elephant Round Up ✨ Yes ✅, in November every year 🇹🇭
Tips📌: Bring own water bottle to stay hydrated as it’s easily half a day spent to enjoy the elephant parade & buffet party, wear a cardigan/ jacket 🧥 (Cold 🌬️❄️🥶 wind in morning & night as this Northeastern region is slowly into winter season from Nov) & a pair of comfy shoes 👟 as you will exciting walk & follow the elephants for sure 😁 during the parade
Hmm…Personally, SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻💖 appreciates the great 👍🏻 cultural values & historical re-enactments of this annual elephant festival celebration 🎉🎊 at Surin. It signifies the elephants’ pivotal roles in Thai history, serving in war battles, aiding in agriculture & facilitating travel, so to celebrate 🎉🎊 the importance & significance of Thai elephants to its Thai citizens, the Thai government has hosted this Surin Elephant Round-Up festival on an annual basis since 1960
She was with mixed feeling after she attended this festival personally, though she understands greater the history of the elephants & the local Thai community in Surin, it portrays it very well in the elephant cultural show during this festival. However she personally has observed some unpleasant treats from the mahouts to tame or instruct their elephants during the festival, so she just can’t say for sure 💯 that none of the elephants 🐘🐘 are mistreated as there were some circus-like display with the elephants performing tricks eg. The elephants painting artwork 🐘🎨🖌️, play football, throw darts at balloons etc. during the talent show 😌 The training for these probably ends up being fairly stressful for the elephants & something so unnatural for an elephant to do feels pretty distasteful personally. Hmm…Perhaps the elephants would be happier if the elephants didn’t have to perform…
Overall, she still recommends to at least experience once this annual Surin Elephant Festival ya 🇹🇭🐘💖
Do stay tuned for her next blog post on things to do at Surin, Sisaket & Buriram, the Northeastern of Thailand for your trip planning ya 😃😁
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