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

 Discovering Wat Prasat Tham (Wat Mae Khak) Temple in Ban Mae Khak - Hang Dong - Chiang Mai Video in YouTube Wat Prasat Tham Temple (Wat Mae Khak) in Ban Mae Khak – Hang Dong – Chiang mai Nestled in the Hang Dong District of Chiang Mai, Thailand, Wat Prasat Tham Temple, locally and affectionately known as Wat Mae Khak. Is a deeply revered Lanna temple steeped in history and resilience. Established in 2309 BE (Buddhist era) or 1766 CE (Gregorian Calender) along the banks of the Mae Mueang Jom Tong canal, the temple originally served as a spiritual anchor for the local community under the name Wat Sri Don Tong. However, nature would test the community's dedication; a severe flash flood caused the Mae Tha Chang River to shift its course, relentlessly eroding the riverbanks and destroying nearly half of the temple's original grounds, including its southern pavilion and walls.   Undeterred, the abbot and villagers embarked on a decades-long journey of relocation and rebui...

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  Frank Michel Cycling discovering Wat Thung Fa Ham Temple in Nam Bo Luang - San Pa Tong - Chiang Mai in the wonderful Northern Thailand Video in YouTube Wat Thung Fa Ham is a community-focused Buddhist temple located in the rural Nam Bo Luang  sub-district of San Pa Tong, Chiang Mai. It serves as a spiritual and cultural hub for the local Lanna community, offering merit-making activities, traditional celebrations, and a peaceful glimpse into village life. The community surrounding the temple was established around 1931 by early settlers who migrated to the fertile area near the Nam Bo Luang and Mae Wang districts. The name Thung Fa Ham, reflects the region's agricultural past and natural landscape. The temple began as a humble community worship space established by devout Buddhist villagers. Because these early settlements were agricultural, the initial structures were simple and heavily utilized local wood and natural materials. Wat Thung Fa Ham is situated in a highly...