Hainanese Shrine of Ban Don enshrines the principal statue of the “Goddess Ma-zu” or “Goddess Tian-Hou”. On the right of Mazu statue, there is a statue of “Guandi” or “Guan Yu”, a god who is widely worshipped by Hainanese people; and statues of the 108...
Hainanese Shrine of Ban Don en...
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Chao Mae KuanIm Shrine is another sacred location of PhaNgan Island located at Moo 7, in Chalok Lam Village, PhaNgan sub-district, PhaNgan district, SuratThani province. The shrine was constructed following the dream of KhunMalawan. When she came to KohPhangan for a ceremony to present the...
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Ong Hokkien House was built as a worship place and a reminder of the ancestors. Three statues of Lae Hu Ong Ae Kong deities from Hokkien were enshrined as principle deities of the house. Two more goddesses: Guan Yin and Jaomae Tubtim were brought to...
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Ko Tao Ko Tao is an isolated island in the Gulf of Thailand, located 45 kilometers northwest of KoPhaNgan. In the past, the Department of Corrections used the island as a detention camp for political prisoners (The Bowondet Rebellion) under the rule of the People's...
Ko Tao Ko Tao is an isolated i...
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Wat Pattanaram or Wat Mai has interesting history. The name of the temple had always been "Wat Mai" during the time of Luang Phor Pat, it was changed to Wat Pattanaram later to commemorate the patron of the temple. Pay homage to the body of...
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Wat Phra Borommathat Chaiya Ratchaworawihan is located in Tambon Wiang. The pagoda here is an ancient monument built with the influence of the Mahayana sect of Buddhism in the Srivijaya period. The pagoda is surrounded by small pagodas in the four cardinal directions, Wat Phra...
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Read MoreThis Chinese shrine was built over 100 years ago. They have been consistently restoring it. The shrine is located in front of the night ferry pier. To visit and pay homage here is very convenient as the caretakers have prepared you flowers, joss sticks, candles...
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Ko Nang YuanKo Nang Yuan is located in KoPhaNgan District of SuratThani Province. It consists of three islets linked together by sand beaches. The island is a great diving site for coral reefs viewing. Ko Nang Yaun is the property of the Treasury Department and...
Ko Nang YuanKo Nang Yuan is lo...
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