A Haunting Tale

"This place is haunted."

"Just what do you mean by that?"

"On the second floor of this building and in one of the rooms, an older woman shows herself on the mirror combing her hair.  Sometimes, she is there, sometimes not."

"Must be your imagination." 

"There is even a story of karaoke machine being shut off when some people are singing.  Sometimes, the volume lowers itself as they sing."

"Scary eh?"

"Yes!"

"Is there a story behind it?"

"We heard that the older woman died in this building, on the second floor some years ago."

"It must be her spirit."

"A weary one, I supposed."

Three years ago, the older woman succumbed to her illness from a stroke and failed to wake up.  She fainted in the bathroom and was found some minutes after.  The hospital medics were able to revive her but she failed to fight when she reached the hospital.  She was then pronounced dead.

The news of her departure reached me from the succeeding calls I received that fateful morning.  Her demise was a blow to my plans of taking her to the country where I am stationed.  The new car I bought became a hearse instead of our ride to new places.  I was stunned, downhearted and gave in to resignation.

That was three years ago but her spirit still lingers in the building where we once stayed.  May the prayers and merit making on a regular basis that I will do for my mum make her rest in peace.  

Kanchanaburi's Prasat Muang Sing Historical Park

A bit late of a post but worth mentioning.  One of the most important finds in Kanchanaburi along the Kwai Noi basin is an ancient city site named Muang Sing.

The entire site was initially renovated in 1974 and was opened to the public in 1987.  The remaining structure found in the middle of this 640 rai of land is the Prasat Muang Sing.

Remnants of the Wall

Other lesser monuments can be found which are estimated to be built around the 13th century.  

Me, the entrance and the Radiating Bodhisatva Avalokitesavara

A short walk is a platform that used to be part of the three lesser monuments.

Part of the Historical Park

And found along the vicinity are some of the stone sculptures, awesome! The important discoveries made near the ancient city remains include prehistoric human skeletons together with metal tools, vessels and ornaments; brick bases of the Dvaravati period architecture; and the laterite ruins of the 13th century. (source: thai-tour.com)

Pedestal of Idols

The fascinating walls where I get to take a photo of, no people!

The Back Entrance

Featured in my blog posts would always a part and parcel of any huge park, trees!

Trees galore!

Finally, the one that really impressed me, the toilets!

Restrooms 

Kanchanaburi's Prasat Muang Sing Historical Park has become a proud cultural heritage site, serving as an educational source as well as an interesting tourist attraction in the region.  

Amazing Thailand!

Lights Galore at Bua Quan Temple

I am no professional photographer but I do love taking photos of things that fascinate and interest me.  On my previous walk at a nearby temple, there was an ongoing fair to attract well wishers and Buddhist revelers to visit and pay homage as well as to offer monetary contribution to the temple.  The money is being raised to further build more religious shrines and places of worship. 

It was the lights that lined the entire street that attracted me to stop and walk inside.  The sprawling area was beautifully lighted with gigantic displays of lighted art. Take a walk with me. 

By the way, I heard that the rental for the generators amounted to 5 million baht, that's 147K in US dollars.  Quite extravagant eh!