Frank Michel Cycling - Touring Discovery and Adventure in Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand

Frank Michel Cycling today discovering the Wat Chan Kasem Temple, located in the heart of the village Ban Tao Hai in Mae Wang - Chiang Mai Northern Thailand YouTube video This recently renovated temple, though undeniably small and modest, exudes an undeniable charm that makes it a true jewel of the community. Beyond its modest façade, the temple now boasts a wealth of fantastic details, a testament to the care lavished on its restoration. Among these are the vibrant murals. Created in a wonderfully naive style and refreshingly detached from traditional artistic conventions, these murals offer a unique visual chronicle. They vividly depict moments of village life—the bustling market, the fields in full harvest, local festivals—creating a deeply personal narrative. What truly sets them apart, however, are the delightful idiosyncrasies and occasional misleading perspectives that lend each scene an unexpected whimsy and depth. It is this heartfelt, yet imperfect, artistry that transforms...

  Discovering Wat Tha Duea Temple in Ban Mae, Chiang Mai  Northern Thailand YouTube video always happy ride  frankmichel.cycling@gmail.com

  Photos of the beautiful details of the wooden carvings at Wat Phrachao Thong Thip Temple in SanPaTong, Chiang Mai Northern Thailand. A very nice small Temple and Indeed, some of the most profound spiritual experiences are found not in monumental grandeur, but in quiet intimacy. Such is the case with this truly small, yet undeniably beautiful temple. Its diminutive scale belies a profound grandeur, expressed through meticulous attention to detail, harmonious proportions, and an aura of serene contemplation that few larger complexes can rival. The heart of this sanctuary, its Viharn, stands as a prime example of this paradox. Though quite recent in its construction, it was built with reverent adherence to time-honored traditions, its every beam and carving reflecting centuries of accumulated wisdom. Far from feeling contemporary, the Viharn seems to have simply emerged from the past, a vibrant bridge connecting ancient artistry with present-day devotion, proving that true beauty a...

Frank Michel Cycling discovering the Wat Phrachao Thong Thip Temple In Ban Klang, SanPaTong - Chiang Mai Northern Thailand   YouTube video and it is always a happy ride  frankmichel.cycling@gmail.com

  Frank Michel Cycling - on today's cycling ride visited Uthayan Tham Daen Puthha Kase and Huai Manao Lake (reservoir). at Ban Mai Sawan in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand August 15 - 2025 Video in YouTube ... and it is always a happy ride frankmichel.cycling@gmail.com