Posted on
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
Posted on
July 11, 2009
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As many of us know already, Thailand is mainly a Buddhist country with other religions being a small minority. However, there are some areas where you can find large communities of Christians and Muslims. In Chanthaburi Province, Christians make up 4.14%…
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Cathedral in Chanthaburi at www.thai-blogs.com
Tags: ChantaburiRoad TripsThailand
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Chantaburi, Road Trips, Thailand
Posted on
July 08, 2009
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When you are travelling it is not always a good idea to follow too closely your guidebooks. If you have the time, then explore the area and you might find some hidden gems. The other …
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Wat Chak Yai Buddhist Park at www.thai-blogs.com
Tags: ChantaburiRoad TripsThai BuddhismThailand
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Chantaburi, Road Trips, Thai Buddhism, Thailand
Posted on
July 06, 2009
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During the Khao Phansa period this week, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) are helping to promote the event “Making Merit at Four Temples” in Chanthaburi Province. These temples are not necessarily the most sacred of …
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Making Merit at 4 Temples in Chanthaburi at www.thai-blogs.com
Tags: ChantaburiRoad TripsThai BuddhismThailand
Category
Chantaburi, Road Trips, Thai Buddhism, Thailand