The Annual Candle Festival in Ubon Ratchathani is about two weeks away. The activities are much more than just the parade and eating. It is a celebration of Thai Buddhist Lent that consist of many traditions. I found the schedule on a Thai website all in Thai. I got my wife to help translate it [...]
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New Ubon Attraction Sam Pan Bok
April 11th, 2009 · 4 Comments · ubon attractions
There are many tourist attractions around Ubon Ratchathani that do not get much promotion. But lately I have noticed many billboards with pictures of a place on the Mekong River. Maybe you have seen them too, if you live in Ubon. I got curious and asked around. I discovered it was a place over in [...]
Ubon Ratchathani University Sunflower Fields
January 4th, 2009 · 10 Comments · ubon attractions
Ubon Ratchathani University has an annual agricultural project to grow some sunflower fields. The fields are not large or many but it is an enjoyable sight to take in. The window of opportunity to view the fields is limited so you have to go quickly. This is not a highly publicized attraction in Ubon but [...]
Wat Sa Prasan Suk Ubon Ratchathani
August 17th, 2007 · No Comments · ubon attractions
Even though I am not a Buddhist I still find a pleasurable experience spending time at Thai Buddhist Temples. I am overwhelmed by the sudden calmness of spirit as soon as I step foot on the premises. It is as though the structures and grounds are in deep meditation. Often you will see similar designs [...]
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A Festive Morning At Tung Sri Muang Park Ubon
August 2nd, 2007 · 3 Comments · ubon attractions
The Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival is held on several venues. One of the major centers for activities was Tung Sri Muang Park in downtown Ubon. It is the location of the giant wax sculpture pillar, which has become a landmark here. Of course I had to go down and see what was going on there. [...]
