Traditional Making Merits



Making merit means doing good things as mentioned in religious doctrine. Thais’ ways of life, since their birth until their death is so familiar withmaking merit. They strongly believe they ought to regularly make and gain merit which would bring them happiness, peaceful life and other good things. Gaining merit will strengthen them to overcome any obstacles or misfortune they are suffering. They intend to gain more merit because they also believe their accumulated merit would help them to be in heaven or a peaceful place after their death. Even more merit they gained would help them to reach nirvana (divine peace beyond this world).
Thais’ belief is based on the Buddhist doctrine. The concept is as stated in a Thai proverb “if you do well you will receive well; if you do evil you will receive evil”. It means the result of Karma which represents the evaluation of all life events, that is, you will receive the outcome of what you have already initiated.
A common rule in making merit is to prepare one’s mind and thoughts. The mind has to be purified and ready. Gaining merit, however, must not bring any trouble or worry to one or others.
This tradition means putting food into the monks’ bowl. Monks receive alms from people who believe they are gaining merit by giving. Every morning around 6.00 am - 8.00 am, monks silently pacing the streets or river to receive offerings. It is understood that this is an opportunity for people to gain merit. 7 Days service available from 07.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.

• Daily opportunity from 07.30 – 08.00 at report pier
• Complimentary foods & flowers provide by the resort

Learn Thai Cooking Class

If you're one of the millions of budding cooks around the world who would like to make your own Thai food, then a cooking class is for you. Learn directly from professional Thai cooks who will teach you about the flavors, ingredients and techniques in cooking Thai food. You'll get to taste the food as you go. And finally, at the end of your class, you'll get an apron and certificate to take home with you.

• Available 7 day a week with maximum 4 persons per class 
• Learn about Thai ingredient
• Visit local market
• Party after cooking
• Available from 10.30 a.m. – 05.00 p.m.

Go Heritage

Wiang Kum Kam (WKK) was established by King Meng Rai, the King of Yo Nok, as the first Lanna capital. WKK had not lasted for long because severe flooding at the time caused the city to sink. This made WKK an underground city before the ancient Lanna Kingdom was destroyed. The preservation of the ancient city made Wiang Kum Kam into an archeological research center which formed the basis for the coming decades to study the pure Lanna culture and arts. After the restoration of the Kam Tom Temple at Chang Kum Temple by Sillapkorn (Art Department) the history of the “Ledgend City” and the important ancient remains came to life.

WKK is surrounded by paddy fields and local villages where the gentle peaceful scenery of the countryside viewed from the back of a carriage is a true journey through the Lanna way of life.

A True Journey to Explore Lanna Way of Life.

Start by taking a traditional scorpion vessel boat along the Ping River to Wiang Kum Kan. Explore the ancient city by horse carriage and enjoy a lunch at the Mira Terrace.

RatiLanna is proudly to presents the flash back day sightseeing to Wiang Kum Kam with exclusive program by RatiLanna from the following offer:

• 3 Hours tour program
• Journey by Chiang Mai traditional scorpion vessel boat
• Temples visit at “Chedi Liam” temple
• 45 minutes carriage touring around Wiang Kum Kam with tour guide service and drop on-off at interesting places
• Coffee, tea and snacks is included