In the Andaman Sea, three national parks have resumed operations. They were shut down for six months to help restore the environment. Do you know where they are? Let’s go take a look.
- Similan Islands National Park. A world-class dive site with colorful soft and hard corals.
- Surin Islands National Park. Famous for its vibrant marine ecosystem and beautiful coral reefs. If you’re lucky enough, you might see a whale shark swimming by. There’s also a chance to visit a Morgan villager and learn about their traditional way of living.
- Laem Son National Park. A fine white sand beach with clear turquoise blue water and abundant coral reefs which is suitable for snorkeling and scuba diving.
With the end of the rainy season and the beginning of winter, we can enjoy the chilly and wonderful weather without having to fly to the northern region.
In the southern part, we can also view the sea of mist. Khao Khai Nui in Ban Fai Tha Thai Mueang District, Phang Nga Province, provides a sunrise observation site. The mountain range will be covered with mist. Given the cool temperature, it would be ideal to see anything like this and get up early to take stunning shots.
TAT Phang Nga opens a merit making route "9 Shrines, 9 blessings, 9 menus, 9 baht". You can enjoy delicious vegetarian food menus from each shrine. Definitely something that is only done once a year.
What menus do each shrine have? Let's go see.
- Stewed menu, Guan Im Shrine, Takua Pa
- Bean curd salad menu, Ku Chai Tung's shophouse Shrine in Takua Pa.
- Red tofu menu, Guan Yu Sin Chae Tung Shrine Takuapa
- Roasted Coconut Menu, Pun Tao Kong Shrine, Kuek Kuk
- Eggplant menu, Leng-Sen-Keng-Tai-Muang Shrine
- Ar Jaad traditional menu, Hok Leng Keng Shrine, Khok Kloi Market
- Bean curd soup menu, Krasom Tao Bo Keng Shrine
- Curry menu, Ma Jo Po Phang Nga City Shrine
- Steamed bean curd, Pun Tao Kong Shrine, Nam Phut Cave.
The festival will be held between 3-11 October 2024. Let's pray for blessings and eat delicious vegetarian food.
Source: Mgronline
Mid-Autumn Festival, Zhongqiu Jie (中秋节) in Chinese, is also called the Mooncake Festival or the Moon Festival, is a harvest festival celebrated in Chinese culture. It is held on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar with a full moon at night which this year falls on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
For the residents of Phuket, who mostly trace their ancestry to the Hokkien Chinese, this day holds great significance as it marks the birthday (Sayid) of the god Pun Tao Kong, also referred to as Hok Tek Ceng Sin, a deity highly regarded by the Hokkien Chinese community.
Typically, we see Cantonese (or Macao) type mooncakes, however Phuket has a distinct style known as Tong Chew Pia or Hokkien style mooncakes. It contains a fragrant and crispy filling. It consists of candied pumpkin, peanuts, white sesame, and lard. The outside appearance is round, the size of a palm and stamped with various auspicious words on one side and white sesame seeds on the other.
In addition to being a once-a-year snack, it is a Phuket-specific dessert.
It is raining. But do not worry. We have a lovely place to visit where you will fall in love since you will undoubtedly take wonderful photographs.
"Phu Khao Ya" Ranong Province, or Khao Bald, consists of three mountains covered in grassland with no trees and a low peak that can be walked up. Each hill has a walkway that connects it to the others. Especially during the season, the mountains will be wet and turn lush green. The atmosphere is extremely refreshing. You will definitely recharge your life energy and be ready to go back to work.
Discover the timeless allure of the historic city of Takuapa (Takuapa Everlasting Charm and Memories). An exhibition featuring photography and storytelling from Phang Nga Province highlights the local architecture, dress, traditions, food, utensils, delicious restaurants, and popular menus, accompanied by a free concert. The exhibition will take place at Thung Phra Pho Public Park from 6 to 10 September 2024. Takua Pa District, Phang Nga Province. Let's meet.
"9 types of chilli paste (Nam Prik) from Thalang City, Phuket Province" is a tasty dish to serve at the end of the month instead of instant noodles.
1) Chilli paste. Consists of shrimp (fresh or dried) or dried fish, pounded thoroughly, then squeezed lime and seasoned with fish sauce and sugar.
2) Shrimp chilli paste. Mainly shrimp paste, no shrimp or fish. but add pea eggplant (turkey berry). Pound it well. It is similar to chilli paste from the central region.
3) Stir-fried chilli paste. Mix chilli, dried shrimp, small dried fish, shallots, and lime, then stir-fry until dry.
4) Nam Prik Siek. Add boiled shrimp, fish, lime juice, fish sauce, and shallots, but don't add shrimp paste.
5) Nam Prik Muang. Add grated coconut meat. Put the chilli paste in the coconut shell. Then broil it on the fire until it smells good.
6) Sweet chilli paste. Add palm sugar to reduce the spiciness.
7) Lemongrass chilli paste. Add chopped lemongrass to the chilli paste and pound thoroughly.
8) Marinated chilli paste. With dried young galangal shoots and other components Then wrap it in banana leaves and put it in a charcoal oven.
9) Nam Prik Yum. The ingredients are identical to the main chilli paste. But use the method of chopping ingredients, then squeezing lemon or Salacca, then using your hands to mix them together.
Photo: พิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติ ถลาง ภูเก็ต National Museum, Thalang, Phuket
Satun Province introduces eight new tourism routes. It can be stated that they will undoubtedly cover all sorts of tourism that everyone enjoys. There are natural trails, caves, waterfalls, beaches, museums, history, shopping, and wonderful local cuisine. There are options to pick from. Let's decide where to go... Where are they? Let's go see.
