The photo is of Maitreya. According to Buddhist tradition, Maitreya is a Bodhisattva who will appear on Earth in the future, achieve complete enlightenment, and teach the pure dharma. According to scriptures, Maitreya will be a successor to the present Buddha, Gautama Buddha (also known as Śākyamuni Buddha). General Information Chiang Rai, the northernmost province of Thailand is about 785 kilometers north of Bangkok. Situated on the Kok River basin,…
Many travelers think of Chiang Rai as a peaceful province that has very little going on besides mountain trekking and hill-tribe visits. The city area, in particular, is often dismissed as not worthy for a visit. In fact, Chiang Rai offers a whole lot more in terms of activities. With ecotourism as the main theme, you will find nature a major part of your…
With the cost of living in Australia at its highest point in history, there have been increasing numbers of Australians retiring in Thailand. Cost of living is also expected to be double the rate it is today by the time 2030 comes knocking around. This is why many Australians have been looking for a better way to spend their retirement years.One place that has become…
Retirement can be a financial hardship for most people since most depend on social security benefits. The best way to reduce the cost of living is to move to a country with lower costs. Choosing to retire in Thailand is a perfect example, and many people opt to live in Thailand during their retirement period. Thailand has a warm climate, friendly people, foreign foods and…