Within the temple area is Nakorn Tham, lite ally "the Land of Dhamma", founded in 1962 by Phra Rajthamjetiyacharn. It can be described as a centre of technology in the service of Buddhist studies, and it contains films detailing the history of Buddhism, Internet facilities, a high-tech library, a meeting room and a canteen.

Meditation Cave: This is man-made, modelled after the natural caves found in Thailand's forests and mountains. This forms an appropriate setting for he teaching of meditation.
Chedi: Phra Viriyamongkonmahachedi, is the tallest stupa in Thailand, 14 storeys high, and relics of the Lord Buddha brought from Bangladesh are kept there. It is a replica of Bodhgaya in India, and ornamented with diamonds. The nine-tier golden parasol at the top of the stupa is decorated with Thai motifs and 1,063 diamonds. The top of the parasol is made from 17 kg. of gold.

In the chedi are nuseums, libraries, and meditation rooms.
Buddhamongkolthamsrithai Pavilion: A three-storey glass structure whose third floor houses Phra Buddhamongkolthamsrithai and statue of the goddess Guanyin pictured above. The figure was sculpted by Paolo Viaggii from a massive jade boulder found in Canada. Address :
132 Punna 6 Lane Sukhumvit 101 Road Bangchak Sub-District Phrakanong District Bangkok 10260
Telephone: (662) 332-8226 7413552
Facimile: (662) 3113994 E-mail, Web site: www.thai@vision.com
Bus: 2 23 25 38 46 48 116 132
Air-con Bus: 502 507 508 511 513 Mb 6
Opening Hours: Temple: Daily 8 am-6 pm
Ubosot: Buddhist Sermon Day 12 am-3 pm
Wihan: Daily 8 am-6 pm Admission Fee: Free Admission
Activity, Festival: 10,000-Nun Initiation Ceremony (Jan 7-10)
Wat Thammongkon's Job Training Centre Will Power Institute
Will Power Meditation Course:

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 6 am-8:30 pm Course in Community Development:
Closed: Sat Sun 9 am-5 pm
Buddhist Sermon Day: Sermon
If you have any suggestions please let us know, by sending comments to info@bangkoktourist.com
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Now in its third year the Phuket International Blues Festival gets underway, 22 to 23 February, at the beachside Hilton Phuket Arcadia on the island’s west coast Karon Bay. It promises to be bigger than ever with at least 12 acts performing on stage during the two-night event. Now a firm fixture in Phuket’s annual entertainment calendar, the festival attracts top blues bands from around Thailand, while two popular bands from Australia and the US return once more. Bangkok’s popular blues bands take centre stage with performances from Cannonball, Georgia, Full House and Soi Dogs beating out the rhythm to a packed house of blues fans.

We have now added California blues diva Shari Puorto to the great line-up of the 2008 festival. Described as "Janis Joplin meets Bonnie Raitt", Shari and her excellent band will give you a night to remember!

This year the festival will be huge - no less than twelve acts will take to the stage during the two nights. Thailand's finest - Cannonball, Georgia, Full House and Soi Dogs from Bangkok; The Blues Machine from Pattaya; The Fabulous Hepcats from Koh Samui; Boy Blues Band from Chiang Mai as well as Phuket's Groove Doctors w/Jimmy Fame and Bonnie Anderson - together with one of Australia's top blues bands, Salty Dog, will rock the stage until Rich Harper closes the show Friday night and Shari Puorto on Saturday. Please see Schedules page for details and get ready for some smokin, hot Blues, R&B and Rock AND Roll!

The internationally renowned Rich Harper Band from Los Angeles which has gathered strong following in Thailand over the past two years will return in 2008, to headline Friday night with their usual fiery style, helping to make this year’s festival a blues/rock extravaganza.

For more information: 
Hotline: 086-682 2639
International: +66 86682 2639
e-mail: info@phuketbluesfestival.com
phuketmusic@yahoo.com

www.phuketbluesfestival.com

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Yasothon Bun Bangfai Rocket Festival
Date : 11 – 13 March 2008
Venue : Phaya Thaen Park, Mueang District, Yasothon
Annual ritual to ensure that the seasonal rains fall at the appropriate time in the planting cycle. In the process, Buddhist merit-making traditions are also observed and reinforced. The festival, which is held over a period of three days, strengthens community spirit. The first day known as “Wan Suk |Dip” features a ritual to play homage to Chao Pu, the spirit of the city pillar. The second day is the rocket procession day. Each is escorted by a colourful dance troupe. The rocket are finally launched on the third day in which various rockets and beauty contests are held. It is also a day for the ordination of novices with festive celebrations following merit-making rituals.

 

 

 

For this annual festival, villagers of the Northern fashion rockets of all kinds, some of them several metres long, the launching of which is believed to ensure plentiful rains in the coming rice-planting season. High-spirited revelry accompanies the event, with beauty parades, folk dancing, and stage shows.
Contact : TAT Northeastern Office : Region 2
Tel : 0 4524 3770-1
Yasothon Municipality Office
Tel : 0 4571 1397 Ext. : 112
Website : www.tat.or.th/festival

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1st – 3rd February 2008
Passport to Chiang Mai” PCM FAIR 2008

“Uniting all tourist NEEDS; Dinning, Traveling, Staying, Shopping and Spa”

The first collaboration of travel entrepreneurs

and exporters aims to provide a privilege for you with sincerity in the

Passport to Chiang Mai (PCM) Fair 2008

Between 1st – 3rd February 2008 at JJ Market Chiang Mai 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

For more information please call 053 808770, 081 530 5185
source from http://www.jjchiangmai.com

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