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April 17, 2006
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In Thailand, like other countries in the region at this time of year, people are building sand stupas at their local temple in order to make merit. The people of Bangsaen in Chonburi have taken this to the next step. Every year, towards the end…
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Sand Stupas on the Beach at www.thai-blogs.com
Tags: bangkokNakhon NayokSamut SongkramsongkranThailand
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Chonburi, Thailand, songkran
Posted on
April 16, 2006
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Taking a break from the hectic Songkran celebrations, I went this afternoon to one of my local temples here in Paknam. It was like an oasis in the middle of a war zone. In the surrounding area, roaming pickup trucks, packed with people …
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Building Sand Pagodas at www.thai-blogs.com
Tags: bangkokFestivalsThai FestivalsThailand
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Chonburi, Festivals, Samut Prakan, Thailand
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March 20, 2005
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Over the weekend, a group of us went down to Pattaya for the Music Festival. This is turning in to be an annual event now where you can see some of your favourite Thai bands for free! I am now happy that I have now seen Labanoon, Taxi, Playround…
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Khao Khiao Open Zoo at www.thai-blogs.com
Tags: bangkokChonburiKanchanaburiRoad Trips
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Chonburi, Road Trips, Thailand, bangkok