Month: May 2017

May 26, 2017 Zin

Wat Pho is a Buddhist temple complex in the Phra Nakhon District of Bangkok, Thailand. Directly south of the Grand Palace it is known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. The name refers the monastery of the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, India where Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment. This temple is…

May 14, 2017 Zin

Ask anyone who has been to Bangkok if eating well and on the street is an obsession and possibly a national pastime. It’s almost as if Thailand was built for foodies and lovers of street food. But last month a senior official caused a public outcry around the world, including from me after having spent…