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Preah Vihear Temple
The Khmer ruins of the Preah Vihear Temple (also known as Khao Phra Viharn) are located on top of a cliff on the Thai-Cambodian border approximately 220 kilometres to the south-east of Surin. Construction of the temple is believed to have taken place over a 300-year-period beginning in the ninth-cen
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Royal Funeral Arrangements for Thai Princess
The cremation ceremonies for the king’s sister, Princess Galyani Vadhana, will take place in Bangkok over a six day period from November 14-19. For the three days from November 14-16, flags in Thailand will be flown at half-mast and many Thai people will be wearing black for this period as a mark of
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Thailand Public and Bank Holidays, 2009
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In Thailand there are many different regional festivals, but not all of those are official public holidays. The following is the official government list of dates for holidays in Thailand during 2009.
January
January 1 (Thursday)
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Chulalongkorn Day
October 23rd is a national holiday in Thailand to mark Chulalongkorn Day. The public holiday commemorates one of Thailand’s most revered kings, King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), who passed away on October 23rd 1910 at the age of 57. He had ruled what was then Siam, for 42 years.
Image of King Chulalongk
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Loy Krathong Celebrations
The festival of Loy Krathong is being celebrated this evening throughout Thailand. Loy Krathong isn’t a public holiday, but it is celebrated nationwide and is often regarded as Thailand’s most beautiful and romantic festival with floating lanterns on the water and in some areas (particularly the nor
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Thai Attitudes to Skin Colour
For many Western tourists to Thailand, at least part of the trip will be spent trying to get a tan. For those of us who come from colder climates, it’s not unusual to want to spend your holiday or vacation relaxing on the beach or by the swimming pool and taking advantage of the sunshine. For most T
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Crucial Week for Prime Minister Somchai
With pro- and anti-government protesters on the streets of Bangkok, airports closed and tourists stranded, it is difficult for the casual observer to make any sense of it all. The Thai government, police and army all seem either unable or unwilling to solve the crisis. In a further twist it is possi
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King Misses Birthday Speech
Today is the king of Thailand’s 81st birthday and is being celebrated all over the country with merit-making activities and people doing good deeds (such as donating blood) to honour the king. The king’s birthday is a public holiday in Thailand and also marks Father’s Day with the king being viewed
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New Visa Rules for Thailand
In the first week of December 2008, new visa rules came into force in Thailand. The new ruling mainly affects visitors entering Thailand at a land border checkpoint without a visa. Visitors arriving at any of Thailand’s international airports should not be affected by the new rules.
Arriving
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Children's Day in Thailand
Today is Children’s Day in Thailand and is celebrated with events around the country aimed at young people. The day is known as “Wan Dek” (literally “day children”). Wan dek is supposed to reinforce the notion that parents must set a good example for their offspring and
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Cool Weather Hits Thailand
Weather is making the headlines in Thailand with many locals complaining that it is ‘nao mak ma‘ (very cold). It’s the cold season in Thailand at the moment so it is expected that the weather will be cooler than the rest of the year. However, a weather system over China has resulte
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Thailand Prepares for Chinese New Year Celebrations
January 26 (Monday) marks the start of the Chinese New Year. 2009 is the Year of the Ox, an animal linked with stability, perseverance and hard work. 2008 was the Year of the Rat and it proved to be a period of political upheaval in Thailand. The country is still counting the cost of the protests wh
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Who are the Yellow Shirts and Red Shirts?
The recent change in government in Thailand does not signal an end to the country’s long standing political problems. Although the yellow-shirted protesters achieved their aim, they have now been replaced by red-shirted protesters. So, who are the yellow shirts and red shirts and what does it
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Bangkok Weather
When is the best time to visit Bangkok? The standard answer given by most guidebooks is November-February. Whilst it’s true that the temperature and the humidity can be more bearable during Thailand’s cool season, it’s also the tourist high season and there can be distinct advantag
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Crowds Flock to Chiang Mai Flower Festival
Local people and tourists have been out in force this weekend to enjoy the 33rd annual Chiang Mai Flower Festival. Held on the first full weekend of February, the festival has confirmed Chiang Mai’s reputation as a city justifiably proud of its floral pedigree. Even those with a limited intere
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Public Holiday for Makha Bucha Day
Makha Bucha Day (may also be written as Maka Puja and various other combinations) is an important public holiday in Thailand which commemorates the event where 1,250 of the Lord Buddha’s disciples spontaneously gathered to hear him preach. This particular holiday usually falls in February or M
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Where to Stay in Bangkok
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Many people on a 2 or 3 week vacation in Thailand only spend a few days in Bangkok before heading to the beaches of the south or the sights of the north like Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. You can certainly see and do a lot in a short a
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Superstitions in Thailand
In general, Thai people tend to be very superstitious and with today being Friday the 13th it’s as good a time as any to explore a few of these superstitions and beliefs. Some of the superstitions are old wives’ tales similar to those in many other countries whilst others have their root
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Thai Love Phrases
With today being Valentine’s Day (Wan Valentine in Thai) it’s a day when couples can be expected to be ro-man-tik mak ma (very romantic). Those who are bpakwaan (sweet mouth) can woo their other half by telling them they are mao rak (drunk on love). To hai dokmai (give flowers) to your w
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Bangkok Transport
Getting around in Bangkok can be a bewildering experience for any visitor to the Thai capital, but there are some options such as the Skytrain (pictured) and metro which are comfortable, clean and convenient.
Skytrain
The excellent Skytrain is a great way to get around Bangkok although it is limite
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