Sukhothai

Join us on a meaningful two-day journey to Si Samrong, Sukhothai, where we experience the dual realities of life in rural Thailand—a traditional Buddhist house blessing ceremony for one of Chanya’s uncles, and the harsh aftermath of devastating floods that have swept through the region. The trip begins with a …

Join us for Part 2 of our Songkran adventure in Sukhothai! This time, I finally got the chance to ride in the back of the truck and experience the exhilarating water fights firsthand. Venturing into our local town of Si Samrong, we engaged in playful water battles with fellow celebrants, …

Experience the vibrant celebrations of Songkran, the Thai New Year, in Sukhothai 2024! As the water fights kick off across Thailand, we find ourselves back in Sukhothai, reconnecting with family and embracing the festive spirit. Arriving at the family farm just past midnight on the 11th, we caught a few …

Chanya’s Uncle picked a neat location for lunch today called Cafe Ametist, which, as luck would have it, had some boy’s toys to try out. Of course, we let the girls play, too, but all they wanted to do was take photos! Cafe’ Ametist คาเฟ่ อาเมทิสท์

There are some historical landmarks around the Sukhothai province and some not-so-historical sites like The Holy Heartland – Thung Talay Luang. Finding historical details about the location can be difficult. Still, from my understanding, it was initiated by King Rama 9 after the major flooding that occurred in the mid-90s …