Thailand – Bangkok – Servas Hosts

Since we arrived in Bangkok we've had a few Servas hosts. Firstly Topsi a very bubbly enthusiastic person. We met her at the Foundation where she works. Now this was interesting in itself as she belongs to the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB).  It's mission, to integrate the practice of Buddhism with social action for … Continue reading Thailand – Bangkok – Servas Hosts

Thailand – Bangkok -Show Time

I mentioned that our ticket to the Grand Palace also included a trip the Khon Theatre. We didn't use it right away but, kept our tickets. Then when we met a couple of other Servas members for a day, Tatjana had a brainwave to ask people coming out of the Grand Palace if they were going … Continue reading Thailand – Bangkok -Show Time

Thailand – Bangkok – Palaces and Temples

I'm going to lump some of the themes together although they probably happened over several days. If you only got one day in Bangkok, The Grand Palace is a must see! It is utterly astounding.In 1782 the  King Rama I decided to move the capital city to the position it is now as he felt … Continue reading Thailand – Bangkok – Palaces and Temples

Thailand – Extraordinary Post Earthquake!

This post is in response to the Earthquake in Myanmar yesterday. Currently we are in Bangkok and yesterday we visited Wat Saki (Golden Mount Temple) in the City. A Buddhist monk (and friend of our host) was with us inside one of the halls when the room began to move, it felt like we were … Continue reading Thailand – Extraordinary Post Earthquake!