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Dress Properly when Visiting the Grand Palace

January 10, 2012

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Dress Properly when Visiting the Grand Palace

Thai people are taught from an early age to dress modestly which is why you will hardly see any women wearing skimpy clothes or men without a shirt. They all know that if they try to visit a government building dressed like that, then they will be refused entry. The same goes for all of the royal palaces and temples. At the Grand Palace in Bangkok this is strictly enforced. You shouldn’t wear sleeveless shirt, short pants or mini...

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Madame Tussauds free for Thai & Expat Kids under 12 this Weekend

January 9, 2012

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Madame Tussauds free for Thai & Expat Kids under 12 this Weekend

Madame Tussauds Bangkok, The world’s favourite wax attraction, celebrates Children’s Day with Free admission for children under 12 years old, on January 14-15 at Madame Tussauds Bangkok, 6th Floor, Siam Discovery (conditions apply for only Thais & Expats resident in Thailand. Please show passport or school i.d. to prove age) For further information please call 0-2658-0060 or visit www.madametussauds.com/bangkok

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2nd Car Boot Swop at MBK: 14-15 January 2012

January 6, 2012

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2nd Car Boot Swop at MBK: 14-15 January 2012

Following the success of last year’s “Car Boot Swop”, Coolswop.com founder Wararit Mangkalanont of 104.5 Fat Radio fame is bringing back the massive swop fest once again on 14-15 January 2012. “The feedback from last year was amazing. Over 10,000 swoppers attended the event. So this year, we’re extending the event to two days, and we’ve booked a larger space,” said Wararit. So this year ‘Car Boot Swop” utilizes every inch of MBK’s outside area. Moreover, various artists are...

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Bangkok Car Free Sunday on 29 January 2012

January 5, 2012

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Bangkok Car Free Sunday on 29 January 2012

Bangkok Car Free Sunday Bicycle Trip – 29 Jan 2012 8 AM – meet on the Thonburi side of “Saphan Phut” or “King Rama 1 Memorial Bridge” 9 AM – starting time Explore “Kadee-Chin” Community with an expert guide during its 3rd annual art festival, learning about the art, history, and culture of this special neighborhood. Bangkok Car Fee Sunday ปั่นสามท่า อา. 29 มกราคม 2555 8.00 น. พบกันใต้สะพานพุทธฝั่งธน 9.00 น. ล้่อหมุน เยี่ยมชมเทศกาลกะดีจีน-ศิลป์ในซอย ครั้งที่ 3 ซึ่งเป็น เทศกาลศิลปวัฒนธรรมประจำปีของย่านกะดีจีน ที่มุ่งเน้นการใช้ศิลปะในการสร้างความเข้มแข็งและการมีส่วน ร่วมของชาวชุมชนและภาคีพัฒนาในการอนุรักษ์และฟื้นฟูย่านประวัติศาสตร์ กะดีจีน...

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Museum of Siam is Free on Children’s Day

January 3, 2012

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Museum of Siam is Free on Children’s Day

The Museum of Siam in Bangkok is organizing special activities for this year’s Children’s Day on Saturday 14th January 2012. There will be fun activities for all to join. On this day the museum will be open for all for free. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. วันเด็กที่จะถึงนี้ มิวเซียมสยามชวนน้อง ๆ เพื่อน ๆ มาร่วมสนุก เสริมความรู้ แต้มสีสันให้จินตนาการ กับกิจกรรมพิพิธพาเพลิน ตอนพิเศษ “เทศกาลวันเด็ก ปี 2555” พบกับกิจกรรมการเรียนรู้มากมายอาทิ เกมลับสมองประลองความรู้ กิจกรรมประดิษฐ์ของเล่น กิจกรรมสนุก ๆ บนเวที  และพิเศษสุด!! มิวเซียมสยามเปิดให้ทุกคนเข้าชมฟรี  พบกันวันเสาร์ที่ 14 มกราคม 2555 ที่มิวเซียมสยาม เวลา 10.00...

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Free entry ticket at Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall for visitors born in January

January 1, 2012

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Free entry ticket at Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall for visitors born in January

Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall, slogan with “Experience the best of Rattanakosin in ONE day” managed by Crown Property Bureau celebrates the year of 2012 by offering free entry ticket to all visitors who is born on January. Free entry ticket promotion starts from 3-31 January 2012, 11.00-20.00. For more information please download application form and details at www.nitasrattanakosin.com or rattanahall@gmail.com and you enjoy real-time information at Fanpage of Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall at www.facebook.com/nitasrattanakosin

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Temple of the Emerald Buddha is Open During the New Year

December 31, 2011

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Temple of the Emerald Buddha is Open During the New Year

Foreign tourists will be happy to hear that the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok will remain open as normal during the new year holiday. The opening times are from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. However, the Grand Palace section will be closed on Sunday 1st January 2012. Please be careful of scam artists near the palace who will try to trick you into believing that the temple is closed for the holiday. Be suspicious of anyone that...

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Offer Food to Monks at 7 a.m. on New Year’s Day at Sanam Luang

December 30, 2011

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Offer Food to Monks at 7 a.m. on New Year’s Day at Sanam Luang

At 7 a.m. on the morning of 1st January 2012, everyone is invited to make merit by offering food and basic essentials to 185 monks at Sanam Luang in Bangkok. The New Year’s Day event is organized by the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA). พิธีตักบาตรทำบุญตักบาตรพระสงฆ์ จำนวน 185 รูป เนื่องในโอกาสเทศกาลปีใหม่ พุทธศักราช 2555 ณ มณฑลพิธีท้องสนามหลวง ในวันอาทิตย์ที่ 1 ม.ค.54 เวลา 07.00 น.

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Bangkok Countdown 2012 @ CentralWorld

December 28, 2011

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Bangkok Countdown 2012 @ CentralWorld

The Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA) will be hosting the biggest new year party at “Bangkok Countdown 2012 @ CentralWorld”. The theme this year is “Smile Up” with the aim to make people smile again after the devastating floods. People attending the countdown event in front of Central World in Bangkok will be entertained with a concert performed by famous artists and also a spectacular fireworks show. It is advisable to go to the event by public transport such as...

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BTS and MRT to Open until 2 a.m. on New Year’s Eve

December 27, 2011

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BTS and MRT to Open until 2 a.m. on New Year’s Eve

To help people that are out partying on New Year’s Eve, both the MRT Subway and BTS Skytrain will be extending their service hours. They will now be open from 6 a.m. on 31st December 2011 until 2 a.m. on 1st January 2012. In related news, free rides on the sky train between BTS On Nut and BTS Bearing will be extended until April 2012.

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