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March 11, 2010
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Anti-government rallies are being planned by the red shirts in Bangkok from 12th-14th March 2010. They are hoping for a million protesters though the final figure is expected to be less than half that. However, it is still a sizeable protest and precautions should…
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Map of Danger Areas during Red Shirt Rally 2010 at www.thai-blogs.com
Tags: bangkokChachoengsaoNakhon PathomThailand
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Ayutthaya, Chachoengsao, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Thailand, bangkok
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October 08, 2009
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Long-boat racing is a traditional festival that is usually held towards the end of the Buddhist Rains Retreat. These races happen all over the country. Some of the biggest take place at Ayutthaya, Phichit, Phitsanulok and Narathiwat. They also have boat racing at Phra Pradaeng in Samut Prakan where boat races…
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Boat Racing at Phra Pradaeng at www.thai-blogs.com
Tags: AyutthayaFestivalsPhitsanulokThailand
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Ayutthaya, Festivals, Phitsanulok, Samut Prakan, Thailand
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July 14, 2009
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“Muang Chan”, the nickname for Chanthaburi, is about 330 kilometers south-east of Bangkok. It is famous for its gem and jewellery trading market which is the largest in the country. The province is also rich in natural resources with…
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Old Town in Chanthaburi at www.thai-blogs.com
Tags: AyutthayabangkokRoad Trips
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Ayutthaya, Chantaburi, Road Trips, Thailand, bangkok
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March 24, 2009
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In my hometown, I am familiar with one temple in particular. Not only is this temple a destination for those studying Thai traditional paintings from educational institutes such as the …
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Written by: Ajarn Phaen Ekchit
Read more: Wat No Phuttangkul in Suphanburi at www.thai-blogs.com
Tags: KanchanaburiSuphanburiThailand
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Ayutthaya, Suphanburi, Thailand, general
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September 14, 2008
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At Wat Bang Phli Yai Nai in Amphoe Bang Phli in Samut Prakan Province, you can join boat tours at the weekend along the Samrong Canal. The name “Bang Phli” dates back to the …
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Boat Trip at Bang Phli at www.thai-blogs.com
Tags: AyutthayabangkokSuphanburi
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Ayutthaya, Bangkok Day Trips, Samut Prakan, Thailand, bangkok
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May 02, 2006
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In Mid-April I finally got beyond the transit lounge of Bangkok International Airport. I’d been in the airport several times, but always on the way to someplace else. I’d been preparing for several months for this …
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Written by: Mike (mikenz66)
Read more: Finally: beyond the airport… at www.thai-blogs.com
Tags: AyutthayaCentral CountrysideThailand
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Arriving in Thailand, Ayutthaya, Central Countryside, Thailand, bangkok
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April 28, 2006
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Today I visited Bang Khla district in Chachoengsao Province. The “Unseen Thailand” attraction here are the thousands of fruit bats (or flying foxes) that inhabit the temple at Wat Pho Bang Khla. This is …
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: The Bat Temple at www.thai-blogs.com
Tags: bangkokChachoengsaoThailand
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Ayutthaya, Chachoengsao, Thailand, bangkok
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April 08, 2006
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During our trip to Chiang Rai, we visited Doi Mae Salong , Doi Tung and then drove along the border with Burma towards Mae Sai. This is the northernmost spot in Thailand. In…
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Mae Sai and the Golden Triangle at www.thai-blogs.com
Tags: bangkokSamut SongkramsongkranThailand
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Ayutthaya, Chiang Rai, Thailand, bangkok
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January 09, 2005
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Today I went to Ayutthaya for the day with some friends. I have probably been there half a dozen times but for them it was their first trip. I guess they wanted a guide but also probably a chauffeur. It isn’t that difficult getting to Ayutthaya…
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: An English Menu at www.thai-blogs.com
Tags: AyutthayabangkokRoad TripsThailand
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Ayutthaya, Road Trips, Thailand, bangkok