**Whoever calls me crazy for drinking a bottle of liquor, go ahead. How many people do you know who invite their friends to hang out in a cemetery? If I'm not crazy, then I must be lacking something, not quite right in the head. So many places to go for leisure and relaxation, why not go there? Are you drunk? Many questions may come from many people, but I can bear it. Just go with me as a friend to make me feel a little better. Don't let me go alone and lose my head. Haha! Brrr!!!**


Although everyone will eventually die, there's no need to rush. Sura One Pan isn't inviting you to your death, but rather on a trip. It's better to travel before you die than to die and then travel. The place Sura One Pan is inviting you to visit is the Pa Khad Subdistrict Crematorium in Singhanakhon District, Songkhla Province, also known as the "forest cemetery." However, locals call it "Plaw." "Plaw"

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"Flame", according to the Royal Institute Dictionary, is defined as follows: fire that flares up or shoots up is called a flame; smoke that rises up is called a plume of smoke; a hole above a cave that shoots up to the top is called a flame hole or flame chimney; something that is a thin sheet that looks like a flame, such as gold leaf; the fat of an animal that is not attached to the skin is called flame fat, paired with hard fat; a type of pattern with a tip that sways like a flame, such as a flame scroll.

"Pelaw," according to the Southern Thai dialect dictionary, refers to a cemetery, a burial ground, or a cremation site. Hearing this sends shivers down one's spine.

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Why on earth would a crazy person like Sura bring me to review a cemetery? I apologize, brothers and sisters, I didn't mean to, but I intentionally brought you here because I saw that there are many more auspicious places like this that have been developed beyond fear and have become places for the community to relax and unwind. Just look at the cemeteries in the city, there is hardly any space left for ghosts to live. Some people even build houses right next to the crematorium. Luxurious condos worth millions of dollars are competing with the crematorium's smoke stacks. Look at the example near Tiwanon intersection in Nonthaburi. The crematorium at Wat Lanna Boon is as tall as the condos. When they cremate a body, the condo residents have to run for cover. Hahahaha.


However, the cemetery that Sura Nueng Pan will take you to is abundant with feelings of well-being, encompassing the seven comforts and seven things that make life comfortable. These include:

Seven Conditions for Happiness

1. Suitable Residence (Āvāsa-sappāya): A comfortable and peaceful living environment, free from excessive noise and distractions.

2. Convenient Location (Gocara-sappāya): Easy access to essential resources like food, transportation, and important places.

3. Meaningful Conversation (Bhasita-sappāya): Engaging in wholesome and appropriate conversations with virtuous individuals, avoiding excessive or insufficient communication.

4. Wholesome Companionship (Puggala-sappāya): Associating with individuals who share similar values and encourage positive growth, including wise mentors and genuine friends.

5. Nutritious Diet (Bhojana-sappāya): Consuming food that is suitable for one's health, age, and gender, avoiding harmful or excessive consumption.

6. Pleasant Climate (Utu-sappāya): Living in a climate that is neither too hot nor too cold, with minimal risk of natural disasters and flooding.

7. Appropriate Posture (Iriyāpatha-sappāya): Maintaining proper posture and movement according to the situation, ensuring comfort and freedom while respecting social norms.

And here it is the same, without the need for guards, security guards, police, or security personnel to control the behavior of tourists. Because here, "Chao Plaew" is the one who takes care of everything really well. Ancient people have faith in Chao Plaew, respect for Chao Plaew, and fear of offending Chao Plaew. In the end, it led to cooperation in developing this place into a recreational area for the community in this area. Instead of becoming just a place for cremation, a cemetery that no one dares to go to, it eventually became a place that children love to go to.

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Evenings and late nights, especially on weekends, children can often be seen playing in the water at the edge of this cemetery. This has also attracted tourists passing by the cemetery, who often stop to take pictures of the beautiful scenery at the edge of the sea. This place has also become a space for other activities, such as festivals and traditions like Loy Krathong, merit-making in the tenth lunar month, the "Ching Pret" festival, the "Lag Phra" procession, and various forms of entertainment like shadow puppetry, outdoor movies, and music, all of which are held here.

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The picturesque scenery of Songkhla Lake, with a glimpse into the local fishermen's way of life, stretches as far as the eye can see to Yo Island. The vast expanse of the sea, with its beautiful indigo waters, rivals any other. The view is breathtaking from any angle, captivating tourists and photographers alike, who cannot resist stopping to capture the moment. Coincidentally, the review photos posted by Sura 1 Paan were taken with a mobile phone, resulting in a rather unfortunate review. After all, life is meant to be enjoyed, and capturing any image is a blessing. As the sun began to set, the light faded, making the photos even darker. With no editing skills, the photos are just a rough guide to the location.

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The sight of children playing in the sea near the cemetery caused the old woman to forget what it once was. The children's laughter made her forget everything, leaving her with a sense of emptiness and lightness, as if she were joining them in the water. The childhood fear of this place had vanished from her old memories, just as it had for all of us. They have come to love and want to be here, even though they once had to come here against their will.


They recently held a boat race and a sea boxing competition. The atmosphere was cool and breezy.

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The joy of children playing in the water here.

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These children come every evening after school.


Even some of the architecture in this cemetery is fascinating and worth learning about. Both the buildings and the structures themselves conceal the traditional methods of construction, all of which have a long history. The community is making efforts to preserve these elements so that they can coexist with the community. This ceremonial hall, for instance, is stunningly beautiful, with its roof made of ancient clay tiles and its intricate wooden carvings, which are extremely rare these days.

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A serene and tranquil pavilion for conducting sacred rituals, surrounded by lush greenery.

At times, happiness can be found even in places of death, which some may reject. These places have been developed to such an extent that they are beyond our imagination. Isn't it strange that these places are tourist destinations here, something that many tourists may never have even considered?

Oh, I forgot. If anyone comes here, don't forget to stop by and try the local products, such as fresh sugar palm, fresh palm sugar, and processed products from palm sugar, honey, and stir-fried mortar with honey. They are located on both sides of the road in front of the cemetery. One glass of liquor, I beg your leave, one glass of respect. Gulp, gulp, gulp... I'm afraid of being scolded by the moderator. What am I writing? Haha...

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