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One of the most spectacular cultural shows in Bangkok is undoubtedly at Siam Niramit: Journey to the Enchanted Kingdom of Siam. So many people had been talking about it on the Paknam Web Forums that I thought that I should make an effort to go and see it… |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Siam Niramit Cultural Show in Bangkok at www.thai-blogs.com
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This year I have been to several Loy Krathong Festivals. The first was Loy Krathong Jay which was held back in October during the Vegetarian Festival. Then the normal Loy Krathong during the full moon of November. Then, this weekend I went to Loy Krathong Sai at … |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Loy Krathong Sai at www.thai-blogs.com
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After nine days and nights of eating a vegan diet and keeping the 10 precepts, the Vegetarian Festival in Thailand is finally over. The festival ended with a large parade through the town of Paknam early on the morning of 27th … |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Chinese Dragon Dance at www.thai-blogs.com
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Everyone knows about Loy Krathong that happens on the full moon in November. However, not many people know that we have another Loy Krathong in October. The phrase “loy krathong” means to float a bowl shaped container. It is not a festival … |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Loy Krathong in October at www.thai-blogs.com
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One of my favourite festivals in Thailand is undoubtedly Luang Phor Pan Worshipping Festival in Bang Bo District of Samut Prakan. I went last year for the first time and had no idea what to… |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Boat Parade on Gulf of Thailand at www.thai-blogs.com
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The annual Temple Fair in Samut Prakan kicked off early this morning with the parade through town. The fair at Phra Samut Chedi has been going on now for 182 years which I believe makes it the longest running temple fair in Thailand. Certainly one of the oldest… |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Temple Fair Parade at www.thai-blogs.com
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I have to admit I am not a very diligent traveller: I don’t dive very deep into my guidebooks. I usually enjoy ancient monuments, temples, ruins and other buildings for their … |
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Written by: Betti
Read more: More chedis in Chiang Mai at www.thai-blogs.com
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Temples on Khao Wang, Phetchaburi We have another long weekend starting tomorrow and I was browsing through my guidebooks this evening trying to find somewhere new to visit. I cannot go too far as it is only a three day holiday but I could stretch it to… |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: 41 Things Not to Be Missed in Thailand at www.thai-blogs.com
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I know it seems strange talking about Loy Krathong in April, but I noticed on the statistics that so many people are looking for the lyrics for the song. As we don’t have the lyrics in the blogs, I didn’t really want them to feel disappointed. So, here they are: … |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Lyrics for Loy Krathong at www.thai-blogs.com
A good source for planning your holiday in Thailand are the Thai travel blogs. Unlike guidebooks which are often one year out of date when they published, you will find here all the latest tourist attractions and festivals as soon as we find them. You won't find any advertising on this blog as it is sponsored by the Paknam Web Network.