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Southeast Asia Design

Southeast Asia Design



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From the first day have been traveled around the blogsphere till now,

ASEAN World Heritage (AWH) is 1 year 4 months old
AWH is focused on history, culture, nature and lifestyle based on true journey and dedicated research of the blogger.

Published over  100 WHS related articles with stunning photos 
covering Thailand, Philippines, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

All UNESCO World Heritage Site visits in Thailand 
and Vietnam have been done within year 2012.

The American visitors is the first rank, 
following by Thai and Filipino.

 Europeans from France, UK and Germany are ranked 4-6.
And the readers from China, India and Canada are ranked 7-10.

 For the year 2013, ASEAN World Heritage has been 
redesigned for more user friendly. 

The stories of 3 World Heritage Sites located in 
Malaysia peninsular will be published soon.

Sangkhalok kiln, Sukhothai Historical Park

Art pottery for foreign exports

Luzon, Phillipines

Previously, I had a little interest of Sanghalok, it was a rough, heavy and old fashioned earthenware. What make me smarter are the pottery collections from various sources in South East Asia and China at Ayala Museum, Makati city, Manila in the Philippines. Of course, one of the outstanding artifacts is Sangkhalok of Sukhothai.

World Class Goods
From Si Satchanalai to Manila, the cargo ship route had established for many hundred years. Sangkhalok products were used in rituals for the elites and belong to the VIP people.

Sankhalok were ship to many destinations; the Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, Middle East and Europe. Began in the 18th Buddhist century (13rd century) and reached Europe on 21st Buddhist century (16th century).

Production of Sangkhalok scattered along the Yom River. The Ceramic Kilns Conservation and Study Centre is located about 5 km from the northeast city gate. The centre exhibits history of pottery, Sangkhalok and the kiln excavated in this area.

Good to Know
A thing interesting for me is the decorative elements made of baked clay that use for ancient temples which at present we could not see from the real places. All were broken and disappeared. The centre shows glaze tile samples such as gable end in form of deva, Makara head using to decorate stair at the viharn or main chedi.

In fact, these details are very valuable. Unfortunately, we could see the ruins of the ancient world without these delicate components. However, from now on I can imagine more. Not just visit existing ruins and quite disappointed for nothing to see.

Kamphaeng Phet Visit Part I

Travel

Wat Phra Si Iriyabot, Arunyik Site
Kamphaeng Phet is a small province, located on the Upper Central region. Sometimes people say that the Lower North. The city has a population of about 30,000. There are some areas to speak the local language.

Getting There & Away
By Bus - Bangkok - Kamphaeng Phet distance of 358 km.
Kamphaeng Phet bus station is 1km from town.

2 options from Mor Chit 2 (Bangkok Bus Terminal)

1. Air-con bus Bangkok – Kamphaeng Phet (5-6 hours)
Win Tour is recommended.
Win Tour bus Kamphaeng Phet - Sukhothai also available. (1 - 1.30 hours)

2. VIP bus in Bangkok - Chiang Mai (5-6 hours)
VIP bus take time faster and seats are more comfortable.

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