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Classic Thai Fingernail Dance
There are a number of classic Thai dances which have their roots in the ancient royal courts of Siam. These dances were traditionally performed for Siamese royalty or visiting nobility and honoured guests. One of these is the Fingernail Dance (Fawn Lep) which is particularly associated with northern
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Friday Photo: Bell Ringing at Doi Suthep
This photo is the first part of a weekly feature capturing images of Thailand. The little Thai girl in the picture was fascinated by the bells at Doi Suthep Temple and took every opportunity to ring them, but this giant bell she wasn’t too sure about. After a close inspection (and a quick loo
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Graduation Day
I took these photos outside Chiang Mai University (CMU) in January of this year on the day of the graduation ceremony. Graduating from university in Thailand is a prestigious event which brings honour to students and the student’s family. For the large-scale graduation ceremonies held at the m
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Friday Photo: Sunset in Pai
Pai has increased in popularity in recent years with many more visitors making a beeline for the laid-back charm of this small northern Thai town. Pai is a must-see destination for many overseas backpackers, but it has also seen a surge of interest from domestic tourism since two popular romantic T
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Review: Emirates Flight London Heathrow to Bangkok
Last week I flew back to Bangkok using Emirates. I’ve used Emirates before and always been impressed with their service. Unfortunately, this time round things didn’t go according to plan and I arrived in Bangkok 13 hours later than scheduled. When you travel a lot, you will encounter these hiccups a
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Photo: Hualamphong Train Station, Bangkok
Bangkok’s main railway station, Hualamphong, is one of the Thai capital’s most recognisable landmarks. With its classic arched facade, Hualamphong train station welcomes thousands of Thai and overseas visitors every day.
Photo © Thaizer
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How to Buy Thailand Train Tickets Online
Although train tickets in Thailand can be bought in person at any main railway station, there are times when it may be more convenient for travellers to buy tickets online. If you want to buy your Thailand train tickets online you have two main alternatives.
State Railway of Thailand E-Tickets
Last
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Animals of the Thai Zodiac and the Twelve Year Cycle
In traditional Thai culture, special birthdays and anniversaries are celebrated in twelve year cycles linked to the signs of the zodiac. Similar to the Chinese zodiac there are twelve animals each representing a year: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, serpent (dragon), snake, horse, goat (ram), monkey, rooste
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Elephant Kiss
I took this photo a few years ago in Chiang Mai province, northern Thailand. The bigger elephant with the mahout had just been bathing in the river and went immediately to the smaller elephant. It was a very cute scene for a few moments as the two elephants nuzzled and interlocked trunks. Narak mak
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Full Party, Ko Pha Ngan
It started as an impromptu event held on the beach by a handful of travellers in the mid-1980s, but the Full Moon Party has since grown to become one of the most famous parties in the world attracting top-quality Thai and international DJs. Up to 20,000 revellers descend on the small island of Ko Ph
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Sunset in Chiang Rai
I took this photo of a samlor (Thai rickshaw) just as the sun was setting behind Wat Phra Singh temple in Chiang Rai. The man riding the samlor was at least 60-years-old and it is often the case in Thailand that rickshaw drivers aren’t young men. Appearances can be deceptive though because th
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Royal Flora Ratchaphruek, Chiang Mai
The year 2006 was an auspicious one for Thailand. It marked the 60th anniversary of the succession to the throne by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. As part of those official celebrations (which continued into 2007 for the king’s 80th birthday), a grand flower festival was held under the n
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The Guardian Naga Serpent
Images or depictions of nagas are a common sight in Thailand, particularly at temples. If you see a staircase at a Thai temple, take a closer look at the decorations and you may notice the naga which in Buddhism is often depicted as a snake or a serpent-like creature. The naga is a guardian figure w
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Spirit House at Bangkok Airport
This photo shows the spirit house located at Bangkok international airport. Like all spirit houses in Thailand, the location is carefully selected to ensure that the spirit of the land (phra phum) is content. The spirit house at Suvarnabhumi airport is set in landscaped gardens adjacent to the Nad
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Hotel Review: Sandalay Resort, Pattaya
I spent 3 days in Pattaya last week catching up with some friends from the UK who were staying in the seaside resort. I stayed at the Sandalay Resort on Beach Road adjacent to Soi 2 in North Pattaya.
Rooms
The Sandalay Resort has a choice of rooms ranging from standard to deluxe. I opted for a stand
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McDonald's Thailand Style
It’s probably the most famous restaurant franchise in the world, but This Is Thailand (T.I.T.) so even the ultimate in farang commercialization is given a Thai twist with Ronald McDonald giving a Thai wai.
With all this great Thai food on offer who would want a McDonald’s? Well, a lot o
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Bangkok's Wat Arun at Night
If you get the chance during your visit to Thailand, I recommend taking a an evening river cruise in Bangkok which you gives a you a whole new perspective on the city and the riverside tourist attractions. Pictured below is Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn), one of Bangkok’s iconic locations.
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Floating Away Bad Luck at Loy Krathong
This year’s Loy Krathong events will have an added poignancy in Thailand. With so many Thai people affected directly or indirectly by some of the worst floods seen in Thailand for 50 years, Loy Krathong is partly about paying homage to the water goddess, Mae Kongkha (Mother of Waters). Small
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Friday Photo: Life Goes On
When you’ve got to eat, you’ve got to eat. In Thailand, food is a national obsession and flooding isn’t going to stop these diners or the ever resourceful roadside vendors who continue to fill the stomachs of millions of Thai people despite the flood crisis.
Photo Credit: Bangkok
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Chulalongkorn Day (King Rama V)
October 23 is celebrated in Thailand as Chulalongkorn Day in honour of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). This year, the day falls on a Sunday so tomorrow (Monday October 24) is an official public holiday in Thailand. Today, Thai people will lay flowers at statues which commemorate King Chulalongkorn, th
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