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Thong Sala is not only interesting in its ways of creating
food, it is also a center of interesting artistic works such as
tattoos. There are many tattoo shops and clubs. One best-

known club is in the Krung Thai Bank Lane and offers the
service in all patterns and styles, be they Thai or western,
religious or spiritual. Both Thai and foreign clients are
welcome equally. Although tattooing is not my style, after I
had a chance to observe the technique, I have to admit that
it requires an interesting artistic skill not inferior to any work

is most respected by Ko Pha-ngan people who are of

Chinese descent. Inside the shrine stand the 200-year-old
statues of God Kuan-Ou and Goddess Tabtim. The shrine
holds an annual celebration during the Chinese New Year
festival. Another respected figure is Venerable Phra Khru
Suphatthara Dhammaphirom, known as Luang Pu Lob.
of art. Furthermore, Thong Sala is the site of annual gathering of motorcycle lovers with He is respected by Buddhists, both local and foreign. In
the visit of a Big Bike caravan from Asian neighbors. Organized by Ride to the Moon Club, the main temple of Luang Pu Lob monastery, there are
the caravan comes here every year with motorcycles in elaborated patterns driven in statues of two deceased senior monks, Luang Pho Phrink
unfamiliar style and powerful noise, but not disturbing anybody. Riders help raise money and Luang Pho Phrom. Because of the two monks’ undying
for charity through auctions of goods. The activity is found only at Thong Sala, Ko Pha-ngan. charisma, people keep stopping by the monastery to pay

For those wishing to pay homage to holy places, Thong Sala has some shrines respect to the statues. More information can be obtained
such as the Kuan-Ou Shrine in San Jao Lane, not far from the Old Market Road. The shrine from Uncle Lo. (Tel. 08 7387 5654)

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