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Thai Orchid Festival 2009

Posted on December 31, 2009

Some of the best orchids in the world can be found in Thailand. They grow here easily and can also be bought at a good price. However, with over 1,000 species of orchids in Thailand the price…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Christmas in Thailand 2009

Posted on December 25, 2009

Sriwittayapaknam School in Samut Prakan put on Christmas activities for their students on the morning of 25th December 2009. As the students arrived at school, they were greeted by Santa Claus and a couple dozen fairies. The young fairies handed out candies…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Sam Chuk Old Market in Suphan Buri

Posted on December 22, 2009

One of the better preserved traditional markets in Thailand can be found in Suphanburi Province. It is called Sam Chuk 100 Year Market and it still has its original wooden shophouses that date back to the reign …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Siam Niramit Cultural Show in Bangkok

Posted on December 17, 2009

One of the most spectacular cultural shows in Bangkok is undoubtedly at Siam Niramit: Journey to the Enchanted Kingdom of Siam. So many people had been talking about it on the Paknam Web Forums that I thought that I should make an effort to go and see it…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Candles for H.M. The King

Posted on December 05, 2009

Millions of people from all around Thailand came together on the evening of the 5th December 2009 to celebrate H.M. The King’s 82nd birthday. In Samut Prakan we also had a ceremony in the City Hall Plaza alongside the river. This was attended by the Governor, Mr. …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Making Merit for H.M. The King’s Birthday

Posted on December 04, 2009

Today, people from all around the country are coming together to celebrate the 82nd birthday of H.M. The King. Many of them are wearing pink which is an auspicious colour believed to help make the King better. The Thai monarch has been in Siriraj Hospital in …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Pretty in Pink for H.M. The King

Posted on December 04, 2009

Tomorrow is the 82nd Birthday for H.M. The King. In past years, most Thai people would wear yellow in honour of His Majesty. In Bangkok there would be a sea of yellow. …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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