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Childrens Home Looking For Sponsors
Got any charitably minded friends? Know anyone who has a company that would like the benefit of good PR and to make a real difference at the same time? The Stratton ABC Foundation,( registered Charity No; C.M310), in Chiang Mai, is presently looking for Sponsors to ensure the continuation and development of its work helping [...]
Places to go
Wat Patana Tdua Yang and Wat Ton Kork
Another interesting ride out with Ally heading Lamphun way along the river Ping again. This time we were heading further afield with San Pa Tong as our destination to go and check out just what is ‘The Place of Interest’ that is sign posted there. Once again I will have to point you to Allys [...]
A Day of Contrasts.
For so long I have been far too busy to get out and about and enjoy some proper freetime for myself. So it was a welcome break from day to day work , with The Stratton ABC Foundation, when I took a long overdue ride out with my good friend Ally. Meeting for coffee at [...]
From Chiang Mai To Vientiane(3 month Visa) and Back–all Good Bar A Crazy Toilet.
This should be quite an informative write up for anyone needing a 3 month visa for Thailand. Having recently set up The Stratton ABC Foundation and finally got registered it was time for me to end my current Visa and change for Non- immigrant B. Armed with the nessecary paperwork; in this case the Foundation [...]
Doi Saket to Chae Son
Another great ride out with my good friend Ally. Making sure I was properly prepared for the cooler weather we have now, I eagerly awaited Allys arrival at my home in Mae salab, keen to get a much needed break from the day to day running of The Stratton ABC Foundation. Just after 9am she [...]
Doi Inthanon via Mae Wang(Wheres my Wetsuit?)
Felt like a marathon today, most of which was, as usual, most enjoyable. But let me say one thing about going up to the top of Doi Inthanon in rainy season….**#@@**##……[edited for family viewing]. This weeks meeting point was in Hang Dong, at the Kow Soi Restaurant opposite the Hang Dong Police station, 9.30am. Allys [...]
Blog Diary
Raging River Ping Brings Bounty for The People of Chiang Mai.» This weeks trip out with Ally was more of a work day as I was visiting many establishments around Chiang Mai trying to find Sponsors and collection box locations, for The Stratton ABC Foundation, in and around Chiang Mai. Still there was some early interest factor to the trip as we headed into the city [...]
Dengue Fever Season» This time of year is always a little bit tense for me. The coming of the rains also bring out all the bugs, including the notorius Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti mosquito, which bites all day long. This mosquito can be the carrier of dengue fever, a flu like disease which kills hundreds every year. There is [...]
Second Hand Motorcy Market- Chiang Mai»
If you are on the look out for a motorbike or just have an interest in them, why not pop along to the second hand motorbike and car market, held every Sunday, not far off the super highway, Chiang Mai. Just take the main turn off to Phrao and you will find the market on [...]
Ratchadamnoen Rd,Old City, Chiang Mai»
This is the first edition of what we hope to become a comprehensive photo guide to the streets of Chiang Mai. So whether you are looking for an ATM, hairdressers, pharmacy, or any other service check here. As the guide grows you’ll find more choice and hopefully better value whatever you are looking for.
Temples
Wat Phra That Hariphunchai–Lamphun, Chiang Mai» Lamphun is another charming town, not so far from Chiang Mai; around 45 minutes easy motorcy ride; and built in the same style, with moat and City walls. Wat Phra That Haripunchai sits just inside the city walls and is a very historic Royal Lanna Temple. Legend has it that in The Buddhas lifetime, The [...]
Wat Chai Prakiat – Brick Road Temple Tour» Turning left out of our cafe, this Temple is just a couple of minutes walk on the right hand side of the road. Sitting in a wide, open compound, notable features of this Wat are; the interesting collection of artifacts inside the main Temple, which include: old record players radios and a tape machine more [...]
