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National Holiday for Queen's Birthday
August 12 is a public holiday in Thailand in honour of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit who celebrates her birthday on this date. Thailand’s Queen Sirikit is fondly regarded as the ‘mother of the nation’ and it is no coincidence that the date also marks Wan Mae (Mother’s Day) in Tha
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The Thai Flag
Thai people are very patriotic and the Thai national flag can be seen on display just about everywhere in Thailand. It isn’t just government buildings that fly the flag because it can be seen on boats, tuk-tuks, roadside stalls, private businesses and private homes. The flags may sometimes be
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Big Buddha Ko Samui
If you are flying to Ko Samui, keep an eye out for the largest Buddha figure on the island which is clearly visible as you come in to land. For a close up view, visit Wat Phra Yai the temple which is home to the Big Buddha and overlooks Bangrak Beach (also known as Big Buddha Beach) in the north-eas
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Wat Arun, Temple of the Dawn, Bangkok
One of Bangkok’s most recognizable landmarks is Wat Arun also known as the Temple of the Dawn which is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. A temple has occupied the site for hundreds of years, but the name and design of the temple has changed a number of times over those years.
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Bangkok Rooftop Bars and Restaurants
Bangkok is home to some excellent rooftop bars and restaurants with great views of the city. Although drinking or dining at some of these venues can be expensive by normal Thai standards, the experience is unique enough to make it a justifiable extravagance for your trip to Bangkok. Enjoy a Siam Sun
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Thailand Weddings and Honeymoons
Thailand is firmly established as a popular honeymoon destination, but more recently an increasing number of couples are also deciding to get married in Thailand. A Thailand wedding can be both romantic and practical and is no longer as difficult to arrange as it once was. Whether you want a traditi
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Lumphini Park, Bangkok
Downtown Bangkok is synonymous with traffic congestion, modern shopping malls and skyscrapers, but the area is also home to Lumphini Park, Bangkok’s first public park.
In 1925, King Rama VI donated an area of royal land which he designated would become a public park. It was Rama VI who gave
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Lucky Day
With nine being a lucky number in Thailand, today’s date 09/09/09, is regarded as a particularly auspicious day. The official calendar in Thailand counts the years according to the Buddhist Era (B.E.) which is 543 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar so the current year is 2552. However, the
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Kin Khao Reu Yang?
Food plays an integral part in Thai culture and one way this is demonstrated is in the question used in everyday life, ‘kin khao reu yang?’ The phrase translates as ‘have you eaten yet?’ It’s a social pleasantry used between friends and acquaintances along the same line
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Thai Cuisine to Boost Tourism
Anybody who has visited Thailand can’t fail to have noticed just how important food is in all aspects of Thai culture. But food in Thailand isn’t just important culturally, it is also big business. The largest industry in Thailand is agriculture with food exports, particularly rice, cruc
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Releasing Animals to Make Merit
In Thailand, many Buddhists believe that releasing animals back into the wild can help an individual to accrue merit. The act of releasing animals has its roots in the traditional rural communities. In the dry season, rice fields and small ponds would dry out and some fish, turtles and other aquatic
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Football Association of Thailand Appoints Bryan Robson as New Coach
The Football Association of Thailand have appointed former Manchester United and England player Bryan Robson as the new coach of the national football team. Robson has agreed a four year deal and everybody connected with Thai football will be hoping he lasts longer than his predecessor, Peter Reid,
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Thailand Prepares for Tropical Storm Ketsana
Parts of Thailand have been preparing for expected strong winds and possible flash floods as a major tropical storm heads towards the kingdom. The weather front is part of typhoon Ketsana which wreaked havoc in the Philippines. The weather system was predicted to weaken as it crossed Vietnam and Lao
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Surin Elephant Round-Up
The Surin elephant round-up is an annual event which usually takes place over the third weekend in November. The elephant round-up has grown in popularity since it first began in the 1950s and nowadays thousands attend the event in Surin in north-east Thailand. For centuries, the Surin region has ha
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Thailand Public and Bank Holidays, 2010
The following is the official government list of public and bank holidays in Thailand for 2010. Please note that where the actual date of the holiday falls on a weekend a Substitute Day has been granted on the Monday as a day’s holiday.
January
January 1 ( Friday) – New Year’s D
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Thai Cookery Books
If you’re not in Thailand and you are missing the taste of som tam or find yourself lusting for an authentic Thai green curry, you can always try making your own Thai food at home. With the spread of Thai cuisine, many of the required ingredients can now be found in Western supermarkets or can
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Thai Food Could Help Fight Cancer
Thai food is often described as healthy, but new scientific research has revealed additional benefits from a spice used frequently in Thai and Asian cooking. Scientists have identified that the yellow spice turmeric, known in Thai as ka-min, contains an agent which can kill off cancer cells. The ne
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Thailand Celebrates Loy Krathong
Also known as the Festival of Light, Thailand celebrates Loy Krathong annually on the night of the full moon of the twelfth lunar month. The full moon occurs tonight, but festivities have been going on in many Thai provinces all weekend. Although it isn’t a public holiday, Loy Krathong is one
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Bangkok Airport to Move 'Demon Statues'
Officials at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi international airport have confirmed they will be moving a number of giant statues from the arrivals hall to the international check-in area. Local press in Thailand are reporting that the figures are being moved in response to complaints from airport staff
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Doi Inthanon National Park
Often called ‘The Roof of Thailand’, Doi Inthanon National Park is home to the highest mountain in the kingdom, Doi Inthanon, which is 2,565 metres above sea level. Doi Inthanon makes for a pleasant day-trip if you are staying in Chiang Mai although there is also limited accommodation at
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