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

We love the king.

This year Thais are celebrating H.M. the King's 60th anniversary o­n the throne. This makes him the longest serving monarch in the world. Today has been made a public holiday so that the entire nation can come together to celebrate this achievement. At Thaphae Gate, Chiang Mai, June 9th 2006, we held a special ceremony to honor the beloved king and share with everyone the local celebration.

The ceremony was led by Mrs. Suwat Tantipat, the Lord Mayor of Chiang Mai province.

He led the parade that started from Nawarat Bridge and he also pledged allegiance to H.M. the King at Thaphae Gate, Chiang Mai. This was followed by singing of patriotic songs honouring H.M. the King.

During ceremony, thousands of people joined together waving flags while saying “Long Live the King” all the time. All of the people had a good time with their happy face as they love their king so much.

Thais and foreigners write congratulation cards to the King.	My farang boyfriend also loves my Great King.
Little Thai classical dancing girls show their honor to the King.	The parade led by Lord Mayor, member of the House of Representatives of Chiang Mai