Amazing Thailand is indeed amazing to many who travel there. As one of the few countries in the region that was never colonised by Western powers, Thailand’s heritage and culture remains pure and uncompromised. Ruins, temples and deserted cities are all part of Thailand’s allure. Don’t forget it’s world famous beaches of which there are many – Pattaya, Phuket, Krabi, Ko Samui are just some of the more noted. Thailand is easy to travel within. Efficient transport, cheap and plentiful accommodation and the now world famous cuisine. Airport taxes: Bt500 for all international departures. Transit passengers and children under two years of age are exempt. Airport transfers: Bangkok International (Don Muang) is 22km (14 miles) north of the city (travel time - 40-60 minutes). There is a 24-hour bus service to the city centre. Trains also run to the city centre (travel time - 30-45 minutes). Limousines are available at all hours: service is every 20 minutes depending on flights. Taxis are also available. There is a direct coach service to Pattaya at 0900, 1200 and 1900, returning at 0630, 1400 and 1830. Currency matters: Baht (Bt) = 100 satang. Notes are in denominations of Bt1000, 500, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of Bt10, 5 and 1, and 50 and 25 satangs. In addition, there are a vast number of commemorative coins which are also legal tender. Foreign currencies can be exchanged at banks (which have the best rates), hotels (which charge high commissions) and, in larger towns, bureaux de change (generally open from 0800-2000). Outside large towns and tourist areas notes higher than Bt100 may be difficult to exchange and visitors are advised to carry small change. The import and export of local currency is limited to Bt50,000 per person or Bt100,000 per family. The import and export of foreign currency is unlimited. Drinking water: food and water-borne diseases are common. Use only bottled or otherwise sterilised (eg boiled) water for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice. Dress code: light and cool clothes are suitable. For business, meetings, dining in top restaurants and some social functions, a jacket is appropriate. A light jacket or sweater is always advisable for Northern Thailand. Modest dress is required in temples and shrines.

First time i went to Wat Suan Dok, widely area, I do remember that there the big monarchy that I never seen before. The monarchy is quite difference from general temple monarchy; no wall and window. So there is o­nly the bars surround the monarchy for preventing criminals.

In the past, Prachao Gawilla Period (98 years ago), "Na Chiang Mai" Family moved their "Ku" or "Chedi" that contained ashes of a cremated dead of their forefather from pine trees nearby the Ping River to this temple. And then they donated for Wat Suan Dok every generation. So as we known this temple is temple of "Na Chiang Mai' Family.

Moreover inside this wat, there is English Education Centre for people and also the monks, teaching by both Thai and Europian teachers. It is quite famous as quailiy of study and the cheaper price than every English education centre for Thai people. While each course took time for almost three months.

So we usually see the monks in this temple talk to tourists that who visit the temple with excellent English. They can talk about religion or general story such as the monks give an advice how to pray or how to behave in temple and also tips for travel within Wat Suan Dok or Chiangmai.

More over this place provide the sport filed that everyone can excersice there; playing football, aerobic dancing and etc.

"Ku" or "Chedi" that contained ashes of a cremated dead of "Na Chiang Mai" Family's forefather	Lovely kid enjoy playing around the big Chedi.
The monk talking to the visitors, they called themselves "Monk Chat".	Lovely kids