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Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
In all the time I’ve spent travelling around Bangkok I’d never been to the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC). It’s been on my ‘to do list’ for far too long, but I finally made it there last week and it rapidly established itself as one of my favourite places in the Thai capital
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Thod Kathin Robes Offering Ceremony (Kathina)
Following the end of Buddhist Lent (Awk Phansa) new robes and offerings are made to the monkhood as part of the annual thod kathin or kathina ceremony. This ceremony often involves a procession of lay-people walking along a pre-arranged route to their designated temple whilst carrying the new robes.
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Royal Barge Procession, Bangkok
It is thought that the Royal Barge Procession first took place in the 14th century during the Ayutthaya period of Thailand’s history. Much of the original pomp and ceremony has remained in modern times with specially arranged music and verse to accompany the hundreds of oarsmen all dressed in Ayutth
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Suan Pakkad Palace and Museum, Bangkok
They may be amongst the Thai capital’s least well-known attractions, but the gardens and traditional buildings of Suan Pakkad Palace (known in Thai as ‘Wang Suan Pakkad’) are well worth seeking out if you want to get off the main tourist trail during your visit to Bangkok. The pala
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Terminal 21 Shopping Mall, Bangkok
From Bangkok to San Francisco to London to Rome . . . all in the space of 30 minutes and with no passport and no jet-lag. That’s the prospect that awaits visitors to the unique Terminal 21 shopping mall located adjacent to Asoke Skytrain station in central Bangkok. Opened in October 2011, Term
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Lopburi Monkey Banquet Festival
If it’s true that every dog has its day then it’s equally true, in Lopburi at least, that every monkey has its day. And that day is the last Sunday in November when the town of Lopburi in central Thailand hosts its annual monkey banquet and festival to say thank you to the hundreds of macaques who l
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Bangkok Taxi Fares: How Much Does a Bangkok Taxi Cost?
Bangkok taxis operate on a meter system with fares set by the Department of Land Transport. Although Bangkok taxi fares are regulated, there are some important things that visitors to the Thai capital need to take into consideration when hiring a cab.
Not switching on the meter
Some tourists compla
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Sukhothai Historical Park
Arguably the most impressive set of ruins in Thailand, Sukhothai Historical Park was awarded Unesco World Heritage status in 1991. Many of the temples here date back almost 800 years and with a picturesque natural setting it is a wonderful place to experience for a few days. The park is divided into
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Bangkok Ready for Motor Sport Race of Champions
A treat is in store for motor racing fans in Bangkok this weekend with the prestigious Race of Champions event taking place in the Thai capital. Featuring drivers form Formula 1, Le Mans, IndyCar, world rally and touring cars, this will only be the second time the Race of Champions has been held out
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Arrival and Departure Cards for Thailand
Foreign visitors arriving or departing Thailand are required to fill out an arrival/departure card. This is a two-part form that needs to be completed regardless of whether you are arriving/departing Thailand by air, boat or overland. This form should be filled out before you hand over your passport
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Arriving on Ko Samui from a Cruise Ship
If you are a passenger on a cruise ship docking at Ko Samui in Thailand, you may have a half-day or at least a few hours to do some sight-seeing on the island. Cruise ships will offer their own tours and trips, but although these can be convenient they are also usually highly priced compared to arra
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Jet Ski Scams
Ko Samui is in the headlines for all the wrong reasons following an attack on a a 27-year-old Swiss tourist on Chaweng Beach on Tuesday. It has been reported locally that four Thai employees of a jet ski business assaulted the Swiss man following a dispute over alleged damage to a jet ski. The four
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Why Thailand Celebrates New Year Three Times
It’s fair to say that the average Thai person likes to party and have sanuk so why have just one New Year party when you can have three. Thailand ushers in the New Year on the first day of January and celebrates again just a matter of weeks later with the Chinese New Year, but the biggest part
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New Year Resolution: Make New Friends
It’s the early hours of New Year’s Day in Chiang Mai and with fireworks being set off all around the city, this dog and kitten seek refuge from the hubbub by nestling up to each other at a temple just outside the Old Town district. This was the scene at Wat Pan Sao where a Buddhist chant
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Thai Elephant Conservation Centre, Lampang (near Chiang Mai)
Thailand’s only state-owned elephant camp, the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre (TECC) was established in 1993 and currently cares for more than 50 Asian elephants. Although it’s a popular tourist attraction, it’s also an important facility for elephant welfare in Thailand.
Treating sick ele
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Restaurant Review: The Riverside Evening Dinner Cruise, Chiang Mai
Located on the banks of the Ping River, the Riverside Restaurant is one of Chiang Mai’s most famous dining venues with a good reputation amongst the locals and expats who visit here. The restaurant is a scenic location to dine, but for a small extra charge you can join one of the nightly dinner crui
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Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, Bangkok
One of Bangkok’s most notable landmarks, the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall has played an important role in Thai history. Formerly a reception hall within the Dusit Palace complex, the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall was used as the headquarters of the People’s Party during the 1932 revolution which saw Th
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Hotel Review: Top North Hotel, Mae Sai
For many non-Thai visitors, the reason for a trip to the northern border town of Mae Sai is usually a visa run. Travelling to Mae Sai from Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai can easily be done as a day trip, but if you are travelling on to the Golden Triangle or other areas of Chiang Rai province, an overnigh
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Carrying Your Passport in Thailand
There appears to be a lot of confusion about whether or not you are legally obliged to carry your passport with you at all times when you are in Thailand. I’ve personally read and heard different things over the years in Thailand and different people have their own interpretations of the legal requi
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Wat Saphan Hin, Sukhothai
Situated on a hill that rises 200 metres from the plane below, Wat Saphan Hin is the highlight of the sites in the western zone of the Sukhothai Historical Park. There may not be much of the original temple left, but it’s still an atmospheric location with a 12.5 metre (41ft) high standing Buddha aw
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