On a rainy day in…

Sangkhlaburi

#Sangkhlaburi in the rainy season, who would have known it's so worth visiting! This is my second time here.

Although the rain may make us feel lonely, it is not as much as the happiness we receive.

A relaxing atmosphere with beautiful morning mist, where we have to wake up to offer food to monks (or you can sleep late, haha).

• Offering alms to monks

Renting traditional Mon or Karen attire is readily available at numerous locations for a mere 100 baht. These rentals often include offerings for alms giving. You can choose to participate in the ceremony on the Thai side or cross the #Uttthamanusorn Bridge, a wooden bridge spanning the #Songkalia River, to reach the Mon village and rent attire there. Notably, the majority of participants opt to offer alms on the Mon side.

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- After offering alms, sit down and enjoy Jok Nung Yong, Sangkhla Buri Mon Bridge with deep-fried dough sticks and traditional coffee. This shop is a must-try.

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- Visitors can purchase souvenirs at affordable prices. Popular choices include dried catfish and snakehead fish, known for their strong aroma and delicious taste. Additionally, there are numerous restaurants and dessert shops, including the renowned "Khao Tang Taek" dessert shop, located on the left side at the end of the bridge on the Mon side, offering delectable treats.

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- Boat rental to visit **Wat Wang Wiwekaram (Sunken Temple)** costs around 300 baht for a single temple visit, or 400-500 baht for 3-4 temples, depending on negotiation.

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In the evening, I went to eat **#pork skewers** at a **walking street** or **night market**. Each skewer cost 1 baht, and even 100 skewers weren't enough to fill me up. 555 I also had a lot of other food and snacks. The market wasn't very big, but it was still enough to make my stomach burst.

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Before returning, don't forget to visit #Three Pagodas Pass. You can take some photos there. The entrance fee is 10 baht for the Thai side and 40 baht for the Burmese side.