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Siam Sunrays: Thailand's Signature Cocktail
An exotic cocktail, Siam Sunrays, has recently been unveiled as part of a campaign to encourage tourism in Thailand. Described as ‘Thailand in a glass’ the new drink is being promoted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Thai Hotels Association (THA). It is hoped that the d
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Hotel Review: Royal Asia Lodge, Hua Hin
The Royal Asia Lodge hotel in Hua Hin is located on Petchkasem Road, but for people intending to stay in this hotel one of the most important things to note is that the Royal Asia Lodge has accommodation in two separate buildings.
Update November 2012: This hotel has been renamed the Citin Loft Hua
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Thai Numbers
Some of the most useful Thai words you can learn are those for numbers. I’ve written down a list below, but as with all Thai words given on this site, the list is only a guide to pronunciation; there really is no substitute for listening to a Thai person to note how each word should be pronoun
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Telling the Time Thai Style
The Thai way of expressing the time can be confusing for Westerners who are used to a 12-hour clock divided between am and pm. That’s because the time system commonly used in Thailand is the 6-hour clock. And just to make it even more confusing for newcomers, there is also a 12-hour clock and
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Rail Link Opens Between Thailand and Laos
The first rail link between Thailand and Laos has been officially opened today by HRH Princess Chakri Sirindhorn. Trains will run daily between Nong Khai in north-east Thailand and Thanaleng in Laos. The track goes over the Friendship Bridge which spans the Mekong River and will provide a rail link
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Restaurant Review: Tamarind Village, Chiang Mai
The Tamarind Village is a boutique hotel located on Ratchadamnoen Road in the old town district of Chiang Mai. However, you don’t have to be a guest at the hotel to dine at this lovely restaurant.
To get to the main entrance to the hotel, guests walk down a small private lane which is framed
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Chiang Mai Weather
In the table below I’ve listed the average temperatures and amount of rainfall during the year for Chiang Mai. I’ve also detailed some other factors to consider including humidity levels, geographical location and local festivals which all may have a bearing on when you wish to visit Chi
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Monkey Business in Lopburi
Monkeys in Thailand have been making international headlines because of their dental regime. Female monkeys in the town of Lopburi, 150km north of Bangkok, have been filmed flossing their teeth with human hair. Researchers are suggesting that the adult monkeys are actively teaching their young how t
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Chiang Mai Transport
The old town district of Chiang Mai is quite easy to get around by foot or bicycle, but going a bit further afield will probably involve catching a tuk-tuk or songthaew. Many locals own motorbikes and it’s also relatively easy for tourists to rent motorcycles on a daily or weekly basis. Please
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Thai Boxing - Muay Thai
Thai boxing, known as Muay Thai (muay=boxing) is Thailand’s national sport. Although football (soccer) is universally popular throughout Thailand, Muay Thai still remains as the national sport. Even if you are not interested in boxing, a visit to a genuine Muay Thai bout can still be a fascina
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National Muay Thai Day
In Thailand, March 17 is the day when those involved in Thai boxing (Muay Thai) celebrate a hero of the sport. Boxer’s Day isn’t a public holiday, but there are commemorative events at various Muay Thai stadiums and training camps and it is a day with particular significance for the town
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Pai Nai – Where You Go?
When certain Thai phrases are translated into English they can lose something in translation and in their English form may appear abrupt or impolite. One example is the Thai phrase ‘pai nai’ which is a form of greeting used in everyday speech between Thai people. Saying ‘pai nai
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Hotels Near Bangkok International Airport (Suvarnabhumi)
I often get asked to recommend hotels near Bangkok International Airport (Suvarnabhumi). The answer I usually give is that people shouldn’t rule out staying in other areas of Bangkok, such as Sukhumvit, which can usually be reached in less than an hour from the airport. However, I’m also
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Bangkok Airport Stop-Over
Bangkok international airport is a key transit point for travellers en route to other destinations and some passengers find themselves stuck with hours to wait for onward connections. For those passengers with a lengthy stop-over at Suvarnabhumi there are a few suggestions below to get you out of th
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Amazing Thailand
Once the news began to filter through yesterday that the protests in Bangkok had ended, party-goers in the Thai capital took to the streets to celebrate the Songkran New Year Water Festival. Soldiers swapped their guns for water pistols and joined in with the crowds celebrating. The scenes were on o
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Tigers and Pigs Swap Roles at Sri Racha Tiger Zoo
Following the recent events in Thailand, it’s a pleasant change to be writing about something more light-hearted. In an experiment at Sri Racha Tiger Zoo, just outside Pattaya, tigers and pigs have been swapping roles in what the zoo is calling its ‘Happy Families’ project. A sow h
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Thai Banks Introduce 150 Baht ATM Withdrawal Fee
The Thai Bankers’ Association have recently introduced ATM cash withdrawal fees for credit and debit cards registered outside of Thailand. The fee is 150 Baht per transaction and is being phased in from April 17, 2009. Please note that this new fee is a separate addition to any fees that your
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Khao Soi – Northern Thailand's Signature Dish
Some Thai dishes are well-known to foreign visitors, but there are other regional specialities that don’t always get the recognition they perhaps deserve. One such dish is khao soi which is synonymous with northern Thailand and particularly Chiang Mai. Khao soi owes its origins to a mixture of
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Coronation Day of King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Coronation Day, known in Thai as Wan Chatramongkhol, is commemorated in Thailand on May 5 every year with the day celebrated as a public holiday. The present king of Thailand, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, came to the throne in June 1946 following the death of his brother. Because he was only 18 years ol
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Visakha Bucha Day
The holiest of all Buddhist holidays is commemorated on the full-moon day of the sixth lunar month (known as the Visakha month) which normally falls in May. Three defining events in the life of the Lord Buddha all took place on the Visakha full-moon day: he was born, 35 years later he achieved enlig
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