Tag Archives: Thai guardian spirits

Long-tailed Macaques in Singapore–a different approach

Posted on June 1, 2012 by isantraveller

Our recent trip to Singapore threw up some similarities but more differences concerning the long-tailed macaques there and here in Phana. In Singapore the macaques seem to be perceived as a ‘problem’ at least by the powers-that-be and presumably by … Continue reading →

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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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