Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Phu Phan Noi

Phu Phan Noi “ The Stars on Earth”
Nong Bua Lam Phu Natural Resource

Phu Phan Noi, means Small Phu Phan , is a mountain in the Phu Phan Range stretching from East of Amphurmuang Nong Bua Lam Phu to South - Amphur Non Sung. It's located in Phu Phan Tong village, about 4 kms. from Nong Bua Lam Phu – Udon Thani Road to the right. And turn right another 2 kms. from Phu Phan Tong village to Phu Phan Noi. It's covering the area of 35,000 rai. It offers a scenic landscape of natural beauty as well as bio - diversity and many kinds of rare species herbs. Visitors can stay overnight at Phu Phan Noi in tents available for rent , enjoy their camping bon - fire, B.B.Q. and make it an unforgettable night at Phu Phan Noi
" The Stars on Earth "

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Unseen Phu Hin Lat Cho Fa Nong Bua Lam Phu

Phu Hin Lat Cho Fa Phu Hin Lat Cho Fa is a mountain in the Phu Phan Range, It offers a scenic landscape of natural beauty as well as bio–diversity and rare species.There are large stone terraces and cave in the mountain that used to be the sight of political conflicts and armed confrontation between the Communist Party of Thailand and Royal Thai Government.

ภูหินลาดช่อฟ้า
ภูหินลาดช่อฟ้าเป็นส่วนหนึ่งของเทือกเขาภูพาน เป็นภูเขาที่มีทิวทัศน์สวยงาม และเต็มไปด้วยความหลากหลายทางชีวภาพต่างๆ ทั้งที่พบเห็นได้โดยทั่วไป และหายาก บนภูเขามีถ้ำและลานหินจำนวนมาก ซึ่งครั้งหนึ่งเคยเป็นยุทธภูมิของการต่อสู้ทางการเมืองด้วยกำลังอาวุธ ระหว่างพรรคคอมมิวนิสต์แห่งประเทศไทย และ ฝ่ายรัฐบาล



More Photos in
http://www.pageqq.com/en/content/view/page/str8/0-10539.html

Friday, November 2, 2007

Luang Pu Khao Analayo Biography



Venerable Luang Pu Khao Analayo

Luang Pu Khao Analayo was a meditation master and a follower of Luang Pu Mun Bhuridatta. Formerly,his name was Khao Koratha. He was born on December 28, 1888. At the village of Ban Bo Cha Nang Nong Kaeo Sub-district, Amnat Charoen District,Ubon Ratcha Thani Province. His father,Puo and his mother, Rod were farmers.When he was young he studied at Wat Bo Cha Nang in his home town,until he was literate.He got married and had seven children.

In 1919,he had family problems which caused him deciding to be ordained at Wat Bo Cha Nang.

In 1933,he went to the North and stayed with Phra Acharn Mun Bhuritdatta Thera and his group for many years.

In 1945,he returned to his home town and stayed at Wat Po Cha Nang.

In 1958,he stayed at Wat Tham Klong Phane, Nong Bua Lam Phu District,Udon Thani Province. He stayed there until his death. At 95 years and 5 months,he passed away because of senility on Monday 16May, 1983.

More information about Luang Pu khao Analayo

Thursday, November 1, 2007

Nong Bua Lam Phu Thailand

" The Most Livable Small Province "


Most of Nong Bua Lam Phu area is a highland surrounded by mountain stretching from North to South.It's about 560 kms. from Bangkok,covering the area of 3,859 sq.km.The area is suitable for agriculture. Eventhough Nongbualamphu is considered to be the poorest province of Thailand, its people are very happy to live simple lifestyle. We enjoy being ordinary here by nature where we belong.


Visitors may use car rental services available in town or you may choose a tricycle service called " Skylab " which is more popular here, for visiting tourists spots in town and nearby area.

Many foreigners like to spend their vacations with homestay which is the best opportunity to experience the lifestyle and culture by living with a host. Some volunteer for an " EnglishCamp " every year.And they had great fun with students and things they had never done before.