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About isantraveller

I have been in and around North-East Thailand for more years than I can recall. I now live here permanently. I have travelled in 32 countries on 3 continents (Europe, Asia, Africa) so I am a bit of a traveller.

Guardian Spirit in the Monkey Forest

Posted on September 15, 2011 by isantraveller

The Monkey Forest known locally as DON CHAO POO is situated on the eastern edge of Ban Phana. The people of Phana believe that the original village was situated close by, possibly where the small satellite village of Muang Sawat is now. … Continue reading →

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Into the monkey forest

Posted on September 12, 2011 by isantraveller

This Thai monkey forest is one of the main features of the village where I live in Thailand. You can find out where that is by going to the ‘About the forest’ page. These are exciting times in the village … Continue reading →

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