boxig

I think being a Falang you should use it always and anywhere unless you are with very close friends. My Thai wife and I are using Ka and Krap between us even while being alone ... well, not all the time

Hi,

I wonder if there is health insurance programs in private hospitals in Chiang Mai. Does Lanna Hospital has one ? Is it expensive and does it covers all ?

Any information and tips will be appreciated.

Thank you

Bina,

I like your writing style

Good Luck !

sabaijai

Thanks a lot for the input. I'm sure I'll visit them all except Wat Buak Khrok which I've seen already and it is really a unique temple.

boxig

sabaijai,

That was very educational. After reading this I must go and visit this temple again. Do you know when it was built ? Can you please tell me how to get to Wat Lai Hin and Wat Nong Daeng ? I'm a bit crazy about Thai temples, especially the old. As for Wat Buak Khrok, is this the one in San Kampheng ? - it is really very beautiful temple with unique Nagas and Checi. I could not found any information about it.

Thank you

boxig

Chanchao

Thanks. I hope you will enjoy it and find someone to open the doors for you. It really looks deserted. I also will appreciate any info about other old temples.

Thanks

boxig

One of the most interesting temples in Chiang Mai (a bit out of town center) is Wat Ton Kwen, also known as Wat Intawat, located in Tambon Nong Kwai, Amphoe Hang Dong, Chiang Mai. Here is all what I know about it and I'll appreciate any additional info like date of construction.

One the last reamains of old Chiang Mai. I discovered this temple only in late 2004 and hope it will not be renovated as some other temples. Located on the south, isolated and not visited temple, almost deserted. From Chiang Mai town drive south on road No. 108 and turn right to road No. 1296 going to Samoeng. Pass road No. 121 and after a km or two (there is a sign saying 36 km to Samoeng) turn left to a small lane (there is a sign in Thai for the temple but not in English). Drive about 500 meters to reach the temple fence and turn right to the entrance. Wat Ton Kwen is known also as Wat Intawat, and it is located in Tambon Nong Kwai, Amphoe Hang Dong, Chiang Mai. This old temple, with its unique beauty, is the only one of its kind that remains in the north with beautiful old wooden Sala and surrounded by tall palm trees. Very recommended.

Thanks

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