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Frank Michel Cycling - discovering the Wat Chan Kasem Temple, in Ban Tao Hai in Mae Wang - Chiang Mai Northern Thailand

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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...

Frank Michel Cycling in Ban Mai sawan and visit to the Huam Manao Lake (reservoir) in Chiang Mai Northern Thailand

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  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

Frank Michel Cycling - visiting Wat Mongkhon Temple in the Tawang Phrao region south of SanPaTong - Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand

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Today I cycled to a visit to a magnificent temple in the Tawang Phrao region south of SanPaTong - Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand. Discovering these rural and still so original temples is always a pleasure ... here the video and combining it with cycling is best described as... always happy ride   frankmichel.cycling@gmail.com

Cycling with friend discovering Wiang Tha Kan the forgotten ancient city in Chiang Mai Northern Thailand

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a road a friend a smiling time here the video and a visit to the Wat Si Mahawan Temple ( also known as Wat Thung Siao Temple) and it is always ... always happy ride frankmichel.cycling@gmail.com

Cycling Touring ride visiting the Samnaksong Mon Pu In Monastery in Yang Kham - Doi Lor Chiang mai Northern Thailand.

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Cycling discover and adventure in the Doi Lor hills side. Today visiting the Samnaksong Mon Pu In Monastery in Yang Kham - Doi Lor  Chiang mai Northern Thailand. here the video moments of the ride ... Thank you and ... always happy ride frankmichel.cycling@gmail.com  

Frank Michel Cycling discovering the Wat Mahawan in Thung Ruang Thong - Mae Wang - Chiang Mai Northern Thailand

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  Good morning my dear friends. This morning when I woke up I found this spectacular day. A shining sun which is not so evident during the rainy season. So one more reason to get on the saddle and let the good time roll. here the video and as always, always happy ride  frankmichel.cycling@gmail.com