Wat Bankor.

This is a temple located at Bahn Tuam, about 20kms from Udon on the Nong Khai road. You turn left at the same road where the restaurant Gung Kow Galasin, the place that serves delicious prawns at a lakeside setting is .It is a beautiful temple surrounded by huge statues of elephants .It is especially well known for the Nuns retreat it holds, along with a temple fair every year to coincide with Maka Bucha day . Thousands of Thai ladies , young and old, abandon wordly chattels and wear the white of a Nun to spend a week in contemplation and prayer . It is believed to purify their body and minds to bring peace and good fortune through the coming year.This time my step daughter attended and I had the opportunity to take some photos . Hope you like them .

The central stupor


Memorial to the founder monk

Ladies of all ages

My daughter

A dog collecting

Tiring work

More .


A section of the large congregation .

Shado wrote:Great pics TB. Quite an experience for a young lady I'm sure.

By the way, I believe your reference to "The central stupor" should probably be central stupa.

Perfectly correct Shado. I knew when I wrote it, it was wrong, but forgot to change it . No excuse , just getting old .

Great photos of the wat and the mae chee. You must be a very proud Dad.

she's a beauty..the Wat I mean,
ohh and of course the cute little damsel in white..hehehe

maaka wrote:she's a beauty..the Wat I mean,
ohh and of course the cute little damsel in white..hehehe

Just thought I would point out that the Buddha in front of which my daughter is standing is made from solid wood .. and that she is even more beautiful in close up .

God Damn it Val, Im tryna eat my cornflakes here and yet again im subjected to another Thai beauty! Does it ever end, lol?

Beautiful Step Daughter Val and glad you enjoyed your day!