Morning time in China town
This morning, I left my house early morning for observe new
routing of China town. I have visited China town in Bangkok for uncountable
time. My previous visit was in the middle of the day.
This is my first time
to arrive China town or Yaoward at 07.00 of Saturday. There was a few shop open during the day.
Most of them are street food restaurant and vendor.
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| In front of noodle shop |
Special Noodle
My first stop was Ran Kouy Jub Nai Eak. Kouy jub is a big
flat rice noodle in a square shape . Sen Kouy jub will be steam in hot water
and flat shape noodle will be transform into roll shape. This is a Chinese food
heritage which I was not sure where it was originated from.
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| Kuay Jub |
The Kouy Jub soup condenses with pepper make it spicy
without adding chilly. The best Kouy Jub will top with crispy pork (Moo Sam
Chan) or streaky pork. This pork needs to soak with salt for a day or less.
Then deep fly. It similar to bacon but less dry , more juicy with oil and less
salty taste than bacon. Over all, I think this shop is nice. I had a good meal
to energize my long day.
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| Durian , King of fruit |
Vietnamese Temple
Then I went to the meeting place. It called Wat Yuan for
short name or Wat Kuson samakorn. Yuan refer to Vietnamese. They migrated to
Thailand since 1700s. China town in Bangkok has more Yuan (Vietnamese temple)
more than Chinese temple. Upon arrival, it was nice to listen to morning chance
in the morning. Later we have a great opportunity to talk to the abbot and his
secretary. It was an eye opening about this Buddhist sec. They explained about
the history, mind set and future. Thinking of Buddhist temple as regular
cooperate. Recruitment, strategy, mission and vision are key element to keep
moving. Having problem with issue above is a big challenge. I wish the best and
have more energy to deal with that.
Chinese Temple
Then, we move to temple called Wat Bampen Jean Pot. This
area use to be abandon shine and were used as temporary shuttle of Buddhist
monk in Wat Yuan (Vietnamese ) before. There are many Chinese deity , Buddha
statue , and the architecture reflex to influent from Southern of China. We
arrive at chanting time as well. It is so vibrant and interesting. We walk to
the top floor which is 6th level to learn about history of this
place. The sorry of the first abbot was interesting. He came from China and
earn the Thai-Chinese respect
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| chanting equipment |
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Thai Temples
Next , we visit Wat
Kanmatuyaram. This is a small temple near Mangkorn ally. This is Thai temple or Thewawat sec. The
famous bawd in China town donate her land to make temple. This temple has Chedi
(half bell shape building) which similar to Tham Meka stup in India. Tham meka
stup is a place where the Buddha first educate his follow.
Simple but Yummy Lunch
Buay and I continue for lunch at Yoawarat Photchana. They
small shop with all delicious menu. We order Koaw pad poo. Fired rice with crab
meat is the name in English. It is delicious as always. Buay came here the
first time and she impress with the yummy taste.
We walked to the next temple. On the way, we met P Nut team.
They went inside Rong J, place that offer vegetarian food. We went inside
before walk through the next temple.
Royal Temple
The temple call Wat Jakkawat rachawat. The old temple built
during Ayutthaya period. Later , the royal family member and the nobility of
Bangkok people were renovated. This place used to house Pra Bang, the Buddha
statue from Luang Prabang. Later , Thai King transfer the Buddha statue back to
Laos. The Vihan or main building of this temple has a very nice mural painting
which create during the reign of King Ram III.
The next temple is Wat Bor pitpimok , a place where Bangkok people use for
cremation. We see the new design of mural paining of the main building which
combine the Arab style. The coronial wood
house and Chinese design are be able to see here.
Post Office Museum
Next is a long to the first post office of Bangkok. The
original building were destroy last 25 year ago. We see the new building which
is in the same design and saw old pictures. We enjoyed the story of PraPrecha
Konlaka which was one own this land and understand about his story.
Overall, the trip went well. The weather was not so hot. We
can walk and sit well in each place. There are new corner of Chinatown for my
first visit. This is very useful for my company and my other tour guide friend.
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