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The Birdman of Old Chiang Mai
Visitors to Thailand should learn to expect the unexpected. In a country which has its own unique style and way of doing things, the random things you see on an every day basis are one of the reasons to love Thailand. I’ve seen quite a few different scenarios played out on motorbikes in this c
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M.R. Kukrit's Heritage Home, Bangkok
It’s not every day that you get the chance to look around a former prime minister’s residence, so if you are interested in traditional Thai culture and looking for somewhere off the main Bangkok tourist trail, head over to M.R. Kukrit’s Heritage Home (also known as Baan Suan Phlu).
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Public Holidays in Thailand, 2014
Detailed below is the official Thai government list of public holidays in Thailand for 2014. 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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Visiting Thailand in November
There are plenty of advantages to visiting Thailand in November. It’s a month where the country officially waves goodbye to the rainy season with most of Thailand experiencing a decrease in rainfall and a drop in humidity levels with the arrival of the cool season. The number of tourist arriva
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New Visa Rules for Entry to Thailand via Land Borders
There have been some changes to the visa rules relating to entry into Thailand via land borders. It has been reported that the new rules came into effect on November 1, 2013 but only apply to passport holders from specific countries (the G7 nations) as listed below:
Canada
France
Germany
Italy
Japa
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Lanterns, Lights & Loy Krathong
One of the most keenly anticipated festivals in Thailand, Loy Krathong is also one of the most romantic and beguiling. It provides Thai people with the opportunity to float away bad luck by making a wish as they launch small floats (krathongs) on to the water in a tradition that pays homage to the w
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Visiting Thailand in December
One of the most popular months to visit Thailand, December heralds the start of the peak tourist season as overseas visitors head to the kingdom for winter warmth and sunshine. Flights to Thailand tend to be more expensive in December although deals can still be had, particularly if you don’t
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Santa Claws is Coming to Town
If you were wondering whether they celebrated Christmas in Thailand, you might be surprised by the answer. For most Thais, Christmas is just another day but some of the sanuk aspects from the festive period have been adopted so if you’re visiting Thailand in December you will probably see Chri
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Baan Dam (Black House) Chiang Rai
A short drive from the middle of Chiang Rai city, Baan Dam (Black House) is the unique creation of national artist, Thawan Duchanee. Part art studio, part museum, part home, Baan Dam is an eclectic mix of traditional northern Thai buildings interspersed with some outlandish modern designs. Baan Dam
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Happy New Year 2014 - Sawatdee Pii Mai 2557
Happy New Year or as they say in Thailand, Sawatdee Pii Mai. As the world welcomed in 2014, Thailand also had the distinction of welcoming in the year 2557. Although Thailand uses the Western calendar, it does so alongside the traditional Thai calendar which is 543 years ahead of the Western one. Th
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10 Reasons to Keep Calm & Visit Thailand
There has been much written in the media in recent months about the political situation in Thailand, particularly Bangkok. I’ve also covered the subject extensively on this site. Reports of shootings, explosions and a state of emergency makes the news. And so it should. I understand that. But
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Photo Essay: Chiang Mai Flower Festival
I’ve been fortunate enough to experience the Chiang Mai Flower Festival numerous times over the years and it never fails to impress. The floral displays are wonderful, but that is only a small part of what makes the weekend so enjoyable. Parades, music concerts, cultural displays and street ma
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Hotel Review: Royal Tha Tien Village, Bangkok
With just 5 guest rooms, staying at the Royal Tha Tien Village is more akin to staying at somebody’s home than a hotel. The polished wooden floors and cleanliness of the hotel (guests must take off their shoes before going upstairs) give the accommodation an intimacy and charm that helps to ma
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Art in Paradise (Illusion Art Museum), Chiang Mai
Surfing giant waves? Easy. Crossing wobbly wooden bridges across waterfalls? Piece of cake. Fighting off dinosaurs? Walk in the park. Billed as the largest interactive art museum in the world, Art in Paradise opened in Chiang Mai in July 2013. And it’s certainly a sanuk experience that will pr
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Phrae: Smiles Better
Where is the friendliest place in Thailand? It’s a question I sometimes get asked but, in reality, it’s an impossible one to answer. You could make a good case for the Isaan region of north-east Thailand just as you could for southern provinces like Trang. I have a personal affinity with the n
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National Thai Elephant Day
The elephant is one of the enduring symbols of Thailand with the Thai elephant (chang Thai) playing an important role in the history and culture of the country. In 1998 the Thai authorities decide to formally recognize the significance of the animal by designating March 13 as National Thai Elephant
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Thailand's Answer to Denim: Mo Hom
Think of denim and what name do you come up with? Levi Strauss? Wrangler? Diesel? The name mo hom is unlikely to be one that springs immediately to mind, but if you spend any extended time in Thailand you will notice local people wearing this Thai version of denim which is lighter in weight and bett
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Wongburi House (Ban Vongburi), Phrae
One of the most distinctive buildings in Phrae, the pink and white Wongburi House (also written as Vongburi) was constructed between 1897 and 1907. Although the teakwood house is now open to the public as a museum, part of the complex is still occupied by the descendants of the lords of Phrae, the n
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Wat Phra That Khao Noi, Nan
The standing golden Buddha image looking down from a hill to the valley and mountains beyond is one of the images that often features in travel guides and articles about Nan. The site of this picture-postcard image is just outside the main city centre of Nan at Wat Phra That Khao Noi. The temple was
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The Nagas of Nan
Mythical serpent-like creatures known as ‘naga’ are a common sight in Thailand thanks to their association with Buddhism. Nagas can be seen in decorations at temples throughout the country, but there is one province which has a particularly close association with the mythical nagas. Acco
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