Fruits of Courtesans
(วัดคณิกาผล)
🏮 During the reign of King Rama III, Trok Tao in Yaowarat was known as a “green-lantern quarter,” Bangkok’s historic red-light district.
🎭 One of its most famous brothels was run by Grandma Faeng, a wealthy madam patronized by the elite.
🪙 Inspired by royal devotion to Buddhism—she and the women pooled their earnings to build a temple of their own.
🕰 First known as Wat Mai Yai Faeng, it was later renamed Wat Kanikaphon by King Rama IV, literally meaning “a temple built from the gains of courtesans.”
🌺 Today, visitors come seeking love, patronage, fortune, and success in their work—echoes of hopes once whispered by those who built it, coin by coin.
Address:
Phlapphla Chai Road, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok
(วัดคณิกาผล)
Another side of Bangkok reveals how faith endures in every corner of society—even a temple founded by courtesans was never seen as a threat to this Buddhist city.
🏮 During the reign of King Rama III, Trok Tao in Yaowarat was known as a “green-lantern quarter,” Bangkok’s historic red-light district.
🎭 One of its most famous brothels was run by Grandma Faeng, a wealthy madam patronized by the elite.
🪙 Inspired by royal devotion to Buddhism—she and the women pooled their earnings to build a temple of their own.
🕰 First known as Wat Mai Yai Faeng, it was later renamed Wat Kanikaphon by King Rama IV, literally meaning “a temple built from the gains of courtesans.”
🌺 Today, visitors come seeking love, patronage, fortune, and success in their work—echoes of hopes once whispered by those who built it, coin by coin.
The temple still stands as a quiet testament to
faith beyond respectability
.
Address:
Phlapphla Chai Road, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok
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Bliss of Reminiscing
(สุขสันต์วันปีใหม่)
🍞 We began the year with freshly baked pastries and hot tea at KA-NUM Home Café, a seaside café at Thap Sakae Beach, a cozy place to relax and enjoy a beautiful ocean view.
🚙 Our journey continued to the palm-wood chapel at Wat Ang Suwan, the only one of its kind in the world. Standing there, we felt deeply connected to the local culture and the quiet beauty of the place.
🍬 As the day gently came to an end, we gathered at home to enjoy fresh seafood and delicious desserts filled with local flavors we truly loved near the Kui Buri fresh market.
🦩 The following morning, we slowed down even more at a hidden café by the canal, surrounded by nature in Khao Daeng.
Simple moments, beautiful places, great food, and precious family time—this is how we started the New Year with happiness and warm memories.
(สุขสันต์วันปีใหม่)
Welcoming the New Year with family is always special, and this year was filled with simple joys and meaningful moments.
🍞 We began the year with freshly baked pastries and hot tea at KA-NUM Home Café, a seaside café at Thap Sakae Beach, a cozy place to relax and enjoy a beautiful ocean view.
🚙 Our journey continued to the palm-wood chapel at Wat Ang Suwan, the only one of its kind in the world. Standing there, we felt deeply connected to the local culture and the quiet beauty of the place.
🍬 As the day gently came to an end, we gathered at home to enjoy fresh seafood and delicious desserts filled with local flavors we truly loved near the Kui Buri fresh market.
🦩 The following morning, we slowed down even more at a hidden café by the canal, surrounded by nature in Khao Daeng.
Simple moments, beautiful places, great food, and precious family time—this is how we started the New Year with happiness and warm memories.
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Sea la vie!
(หัวหิน)
Hua Hin has long been one of Thailand’s most beloved seaside resort towns. Its expansive beach, gentle surf, and refreshing ocean breeze invite visitors to feel the soft white sand beneath their feet and surrender to the soothing rhythm of the sea.
🪸 Among Thailand’s coastal escapes, Hua Hin holds a special place in the hearts of travelers—an iconic shoreline woven with stories, character, and a charm that endures beyond time.
🪁 From exhilarating jet skiing and kiteboarding to nostalgic horseback rides along the beach, Hua Hin offers a peaceful retreat where nature, heritage, and seaside living exist in perfect harmony.
Here, moments linger like the last light of day, and the sea quietly calls—welcoming you back, time after time.
(หัวหิน)
Hua Hin has long been one of Thailand’s most beloved seaside resort towns. Its expansive beach, gentle surf, and refreshing ocean breeze invite visitors to feel the soft white sand beneath their feet and surrender to the soothing rhythm of the sea.
🪸 Among Thailand’s coastal escapes, Hua Hin holds a special place in the hearts of travelers—an iconic shoreline woven with stories, character, and a charm that endures beyond time.
Once a humble fishing village known as Ban Samo Riang in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Hua Hin began its transformation with the arrival of the southern railway, gradually blossoming into the legendary resort destination cherished today.
🪁 From exhilarating jet skiing and kiteboarding to nostalgic horseback rides along the beach, Hua Hin offers a peaceful retreat where nature, heritage, and seaside living exist in perfect harmony.
Here, moments linger like the last light of day, and the sea quietly calls—welcoming you back, time after time.
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#tastemyfavour
⚜️ Originating with the Mon people during the Ayutthaya period, the dish was created to relieve summer heat. It features cooked rice soaked in cool, flower-scented water, paired with savory accompaniments.
🍽 In the early Rattanakosin era, Khao Chae entered the royal court and became more refined. The rice was rinsed until clear, the water delicately perfumed, and the side dishes balanced in sweet and salty flavors.
⚜️ Phetchaburi-style Khao Chae is believed to descend from a royal recipe of Royal Consort Klin, blending courtly elegance with local ingredients and aromas.
Address:
Phanich Charoen Market, Phetchaburi
Khao Chae (Thai Summer Rice) is a signature summer delicacy that reflects culinary wisdom through refined ingredients and meticulous preparation—one of Thailand’s treasured food heritages, preserved across generations.
⚜️ Originating with the Mon people during the Ayutthaya period, the dish was created to relieve summer heat. It features cooked rice soaked in cool, flower-scented water, paired with savory accompaniments.
🍽 In the early Rattanakosin era, Khao Chae entered the royal court and became more refined. The rice was rinsed until clear, the water delicately perfumed, and the side dishes balanced in sweet and salty flavors.
⚜️ Phetchaburi-style Khao Chae is believed to descend from a royal recipe of Royal Consort Klin, blending courtly elegance with local ingredients and aromas.
More than a cooling dish,
Khao Chae is an enduring legacy of patience and grace
—flowing
from royal courts to local tables
, preserving the soul of Thai summer.
Address:
Phanich Charoen Market, Phetchaburi
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