Thai Photo Blogs by Richard Barrow
The Fine Arts Department has organized an exhibition on the designs of the royal crest, or the royal ceremonial emblem, in commemoration of the 84th birthday anniversary of His Majesty the King. The exhibition is part of the celebrations of His Majesty’s seventh cycle, or 84th, birthday anniversary on December 5 this year. It takes place at the National Gallery on Chao Fa Road in Bangkok from 30 June to 31 December 2011 every day, except Mondays, Tuesdays, and...
On 1st August 2011, the Airports of Thailand (AoT) has moved all domestic services at Don Mueang Airport to Terminal One . AoT has spent at least 13 million baht to refurbish Terminal 1, increasing the space by 40% for passengers and shopping outlets. Terminal 1 used to serve international passengers when Don Mueang Airport was fully operational. After Suvarnabhumi Airport opened in September 2006, Don Mueang reserved Terminal 1 for international passengers of charter flights and private jets. ...
The Thai National Science and Technology Fair will take place at BITEC from 6th to 21st August 2011. This is Thailand’s largest science and technology festival which consists of three major activities; science and technology exhibition, edutaining science experience, and science seminar. The fair is open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Please note that 9th August 2011 is by invite only and is not open to the public on that day. From 12th August, you will be able...
You can now take part in a free Walking Tour of Rattanakosin Island in Bangkok just by using your smartphone or tablet such as an iPad. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) have put together a tour of the old city which covers the Grand Palace and Royal Temples. By visiting their special website, you can download mp3 files for the walking tour as well as a map and brochure. Click here for details. “Starting from the City Pillar...
TripAdvisor has recently introduced TripIndex, which compares the cost of 50 tourism cities worldwide. TripAdvisor’s TripIndex is based on the combined cost of one night’s accommodation (four-star hotel), a core food item (pizza), an alcoholic drink (dry martini) and a taxi journey in each destination. Beating 49 rival cities, Bangkok is revealed as the best value international city for British travellers, with its total TripIndex cost coming in at £69. The most expensive city in the list, Paris, came...
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok announces the 12th Annual World Gourmet Festival to take place at the Hotel from September 5 to 11, 2011. Since its inception, the Festival has grown in prominence to feature an extraordinary lineup of some of the best chefs from across the globe. Gourmet festivals exist throughout the world, but only Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok brings award-winning master chefs under one roof for a week-long celebration of outstanding food and superb wines. Currently confirmed to...
To commemorate the auspicious occasion of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 84th birthday anniversary on 5 December 2011, Rear Admiral Apiwat Sriwattana, in his capacity as Chairman of the Preparation Committee for the Royal Barge Procession, has announced that the Royal Thai Navy will be organizing a Royal Kathin Barge Procession on 22 October 2011. The event is to mark the visit of His Majesty the King and members of the royal family to a royal temple to present offerings...
INTERNATIONAL TASTE 2011 The tasting festival for food lovers Have you ever tried these? Fresh Trout from Chiang Mai… Tenderly Kurobuta pork from Kanchanaburi… Yummy Mozzarella from Chachoengsao… Let’s go taste together! Click for Photo Album >>> Enjoy all kinds of international gourmet food locally at an affordable price, no imports required. Experience a large range of Thai and international culinary highlights from almost 30 of the finest restaurants in Thailand selected to present their signature dishes from Thai,...
Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok will hold a “High Tea with The Chelsea Football Club” as part of its 25th anniversary celebration on 22 July 2011 at the hotel’s ballroom from 3:30 p.m. The ticket price is Bt1,500 per person including a high tea buffet and a ticket to Chelsea’s open training session. Proceeds raised at the event will go towards charities of the Chulabhorn Foundation. The event presents a rare opportunity for fans of The Chelsea Football Club in Thailand...
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is promoting Thai tourism by supporting an exhibition of amazing photographs under the theme “Travel with a New Heart for a Sustainable Thailand.” The exhibition will feature over 200 photos of people and historical and cultural landmarks from all over Thailand, taken by noted photographer Ajarn Athlon Jullowbol. The event aims to encourage photography enthusiasts and travellers to fully appreciate the beauty of Thailand, from impressive landscapes to the intricate details of the...
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