Thai Photo Blogs by Richard Barrow
Sanam Luang, a large tract of land north of the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, will be a major venue for the grand celebrations of Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday from August 9 to 13. Her Majesty Queen Sirikit will turn 79 on August 12, which is also observed as Thailand’s Mother’s Day to pay as a tribute to Her Majesty, who is recognized as the Mother of the Land. Bangkok Governor M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra...
The Bangkok Metropolis Administration (BMA) will be hosting the “Bangkok Dining Festival” this weekend, offering delicious choices of food from famous restaurants in Bangkok at 50 booths to be located along the Chao Phraya River. The outdoor dining event will also feature a mini concert by well-known Thai singers, such as Calories Blah Blah, Sirintip “Rose” Hanpradit, and the Sincharoen Brothers. Date: Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th August 2011 Time: 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Location: Santichaiprakarn Park, Phra...
This weekend take your children to Seacon Square where they will be able to meet the animals which are the real life inspiration for over 20 cartoon movies. The “Seacon Pet Planet: Animals in Animation” is on now at Seacon Square until 14th August 2011. At the main Atrium on the ground floor, you will discover at least 40 different species that are featured in movies such as Kungfu Panda, Ice Age, Pokemon, The Lion Kings, Stuart little, Garfield,...
After being closed for a year while undergoing a facelift, Sanam Luang in Bangkok will re-open to the public on Tuesday 9th August 2011. This time access to the ground will be restricted in a bid to keep away homeless people, prostitutes and street vendors. Sanam Luang will be open to the public from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. with the walkway across the middle will be open 24 hours. The opening ceremony on Tuesday will start with alms...
The next Bangkok Car Free Day is scheduled to take place on Sunday 18th September 2011. The purpose of the event is to create public awareness of pollution caused by cars and buses and to encourage people to use bicycles as an alternative form of transport. Spread around the city there will be nine meeting places. Cyclists can choose any of them as their starting point. Registration takes place between 6 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. Each group will then...
The 17th Thailand Philatelic Exhibition (THAIPEX 2011) will take place from 4-10 August 2011 on the second floor of Siam Paragon. The theme this year (see stamps above) is “Singing and Dancing with Thailand’s Traditional Amusement”. Visitors to the event will also have opportunities to see displays of precious, rare or award winning stamp collections by professional stamp collectors. Stamp collectors will also enjoy shopping in the stamp market where both Thai and foreign stamps will be available. Activities...
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...
Seafood lovers will be able to enjoy a vast range of Thai, Asian and global delicacies during the “Phuket Seafood Fiesta 2011” from 1st to 31st August 2011. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organizing the festival in cooperation with the Phuket Provincial Administration, numerous public sector agencies and the Phuket tourism industry. TAT Governor Suraphon Svetasreni said, “Phuket, one of the world’s most popular beach resorts, is already renowned for its excellent seafood, all prepared in a...
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...
The Ministry of Culture will hold special exhibitions on rare Thai attires and Khon costumes in honour of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit upon her 79th birthday anniversary on 12 August. According to outgoing Culture Minister Nipit Intarasombat, the Ministry of Culture and the SUPPORT Foundation of HM the Queen will organise a cultural fair to honour HM the Queen at the Thailand Cultural Centre in Bangkok from 11 to 14 August 2011. The event will feature exhibition of royal...
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