Before going back to Bangkok, we spent a night in Pitsanuloke at Rain Forest.

There are 2 bedrooms; quite comfortable for 6 people

Still in Pitsanuloke for lunch

Here...for coffee lovers like me!! Opp!! for mommy

I fell down and hurt my knee..ouchhhh!!!!!!!

I wanted to go back home..........I missed my bed!!

Here again...we decided to stayed in a very nice and peaceful resort named Rai Sangarun again...follow me!!

The bridge leading to the temple represents the crossing over from the cycle of rebirth to the Abode of Buddha. The small semicircle before the bridge stands for the human world. The big circle with fangs is the mouth of Rahu meaning impurities in the mind, a representation of hell or suffering.

Sculpture of Buddhist Saint Sitting on Lotus

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From Chiangrai to Chiangmai...we went to The Royal Floral Ratchaphruek (Flower Festival) Ratchaphruek Garden is situated 10km southwest of Chiang Mai, in Mae Hia sub-district. Nestled in a lush mountain landscape, this 400 rai (240,000m2) of land is indeed a picturesque setting -- not only the garden itself with its many plant and flower species -- but also its unique and delicate artwork and architecture which enriches the minds of its visitors with its seductive natural beauty.

Rai Saeng Arun was our destination again for our trip this year.  Why???  Will let you know later!!!

Follow me...you won't get lost!!! Trust me!! This was my third time here!!

Follow me closely!!!

Too slow..

Long way to go...

Have a look at beautiful lotus first

Then, follow me....don't be hurry!!

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Wat Rong Khun is a contemporary unconventional buddhist temple in Chiang Rai. It was designed by Chalermchai Kositpipat. Construction began in 1997.

It is different from any other temple in Thailand, as its ubosot (Pali: uposatha; consecrated assembly hall) is designed in white color with some use of white glass. The white color stands for Lord Buddha's purity; the white glass stands for Lord Buddha's wisdom that shines brightly all over the Earth and the Universe.

The b...

Sukhothai was found in the 13th century, Sukhothai (literally means Dawn of Happiness) was the first truly independent Thai Kingdom, which enjoyed a golden age under King Ramkhamhaeng, credited with creating the Thai alphabet. The superb temples and monuments of this great city have been lovingly restored in Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see for all travelers.

Up to North again...Here we stopped at Chiangmai before going up to Chiangrai.  First we dropped by The Royal Flora Expo where is the one of the most spectacular flower and plant expositions that the world has ever seen with an astounding 220 different species and a total of 2.5 million plants on display.

Here we arrived....

with this sign board, we really arrived...

very peacefully resort

started here...a long way to go...we stayed at Duen Jam 1 and Duen Jam2

on the way...

this is rice field, it will all green during ra...