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Mini Thailand
The glossy tour brochures will tell you that Thailand is a land of ‘glistening temples, dazzling white-sand beaches and sparkling azure seas’. That may all be true, but less obviously it is also a country where miniature figures crop up in some unlikely venues. There is no standing on ce
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Erawan Shrine, Bangkok
At first glance, the Erawan Shrine (known in Thai as Saan Phra Phrom) might seem to be in an incongruous setting with its backdrop of hotels, shopping malls, busy roads and skytrains and it’s easy for tourists to pass this Bangkok landmark without realizing it.
Brahma, Phra Phrom and Erawan
The shr
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Friday Photos: Window on Thailand
Going back through my photos to find suitable images for this week’s #FriFotos ‘windows’ theme on Twitter brought back some fond memories. During my stay in Thailand I’ve had the privilege of enjoying some great views and witnessing some lovely scenes and this small selection
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Horse Racing in Bangkok
It comes as a surprise to many people to discover that there is horse racing in Thailand. A day at the races in Bangkok may lack the the glamour of the Melbourne Cup, the prestige of the Epsom Derby or the money of the Dubai World Cup, but it does provide an afternoon of
Dress regulations
When I vi
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Amazing Thailand: Worst Name for a Business Ever?
Not much surprises me in Thailand. Over the years I’ve come to expect the unexpected because This is Thailand (T.I.T.) as some expats are fond of saying. But when I saw this vehicle parked up in a Chiang Mai side-street even I was left shaking my head in disbelief so I take my hat off to the owner o
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Why are there Statues of Giants, Mermaids and Pipers on Ko Samet?
If you visit Ko Samet, there is a good chance you will seen at least one of these statues which feature a flute-playing prince, a mermaid and a female giant. So, what’s the story behind them? Well, they are there because they are all characters from a famous Thai poem from the 1800s called Phra Apha
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Thaizer on Pinterest
I’m pleased to announce that you can now follow Thaizer on Pinterest. I’ll be posting regular updates of photos and images from Thailand to help you plan your trip and give you some travel inspiration. If you see any great Thailand photos from around the web that you think I should be fe
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Royal Thai Navy Display their Gangnam Style
Personnel at a Royal Thai Navy base in Phuket have been enjoying a piece of the limelight following their recent début on YouTube. Their version of ‘Gangnam Style’ has created plenty of interest within Thailand and has also been picked up by international news organisations including the
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Where is the Best Place to Change Money?
It’s understandable that some visitors to Thailand want the convenience of having Thai Baht in their possession when they first arrive in the country, but if you want to get the best exchange rate you should wait until you arrive in Thailand. Changing money in Thailand is a straight-forward process,
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Colours of Thailand: White
Many travel brochures associate Thailand with white sandy beaches, but beyond the islands and resorts white is a colour which features heavily in Thai culture and everyday life. In Buddhism, white represents purity and visitors to Thai temples will notice white chedis (pagodas) and white lotus flowe
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Buffalo Racing Festival, Chonburi
Organised buffalo racing in Chonburi has been taking place for more than 100 years, but the informal races have a history going back even further than that. The buffalo races are steeped in local tradition and have traditionally taken place at the end of the Rains Retreat also known as the end of B
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Amazing Thailand: Twice as Good
One can be good, but there are times when two is just better. Where would Laurel be without Hardy, Fred without Ginger or Butch without Sundance? I can’t promise you will see any famous double acts when you visit Thailand, but I can give you more than two reasons why you should be booking that
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The Royal Thai Pavilion in Sweden
Sweden has a special connection with Thailand and it’s a connection that dates back to 1897 when King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) of Siam visited Scandinavia as part of a royal tour of Europe. As a result of that historic trip, a small town in rural Sweden is the unlikely, but beautiful setting for a Tha
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Bus Travel Between Chiang Mai and Sukhothai
Buses for Sukhothai depart from the Arcade Bus Station in Chiang Mai. At the time of writing, buses depart from the original Arcade bus terminal (and not the new building on the opposite side of the road). There are a couple of companies who run services between Chiang Mai and Sukhothai and I recent
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Hua Hin Cocktail Bar: Before and After
Decisions, decisions . . . these three Thai youngsters seemed to be fascinated by the bottles at an outdoor cocktail bar at Hua Hin night market. Whilst my family were all chuckling quietly at the comical sight, my sister was more quick-thinking and managed to capture the scene. The owner of the ba
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Public Holidays in Thailand, 2013
Detailed below is the official Thai government list of public holidays in Thailand for 2013. Although this is the official list, some companies and businesses in Thailand may also close for additional local or regional celebrations (e.g. Chinese Lunar New Year). Where the actual date of the holiday
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Crap Food
I know I shouldn’t be so easily amused by little things like this, but my lunchtime menu today did make me smile. The rice soup with shrimp or fish sounded good, but the fried rice wasn’t as tempting. Even though I was given the choice of a big crap or a small crap, I opted for khao man kai instead.
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Colours of Thailand: Gold
It is no coincidence that the international airport in Bangkok is named Suvarnabhumi. The name is an auspicious one from the Sanskrit meaning ‘Land of Gold’ and it’s a description that still seems apt for modern-day Thailand where gold permeates so many facets of Thai culture. From
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Phya Thai Palace, Bangkok
Phya Thai Palace isn’t one of Bangkok’s must-see attractions, but if you have an interest in architecture or just want to get off the main tourist trail, the palace and grounds are worth a look. Constructed in the early 1900s by King Rama V (King Chulalongkorn) the former royal residence has had a m
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Cooking with Poo
The title of this Thai cookery book caused a bit of a stir online earlier this year when it was awarded a prize for the .
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