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Map of Danger Areas during Red Shirt Rally 2010

Posted on March 11, 2010

Anti-government rallies are being planned by the red shirts in Bangkok from 12th-14th March 2010. They are hoping for a million protesters though the final figure is expected to be less than half that. However, it is still a sizeable protest and precautions should…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Wat Lampaya Floating Market

Posted on March 11, 2009

There are quite a few floating markets around Bangkok these days. It is becoming more popular among the Thai general public. Most of the new ones I have been to recently are aimed at the domestic market. Wat Lampaya Floating Market in Nakhon…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Wat Bang Phra Magic Tattoo Festival

Posted on March 08, 2009

The annual Wai Khru ceremony at Wat Bang Phra in Nakhon Chaisi district took place yesterday. For many foreigners this has become known as the Tattoo Festival. Thais from all over …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Giant Dragon Temple at Wat Samphran

Posted on February 23, 2009

When you are travelling around Thailand and you use guidebooks such as Lonely Planet, you should never make the mistake of using it as a bible. Just because the guidebook lists five temples for a city, it doesn’t mean that other temples are not worth visiting. Sometimes you can find hidden …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Rose Garden in Thailand

Posted on May 01, 2008

One of the major tourist attractions that can be done as a day trip from Bangkok, is the Rose Garden Riverside in Nakhon Pathom Province. Located along the Tachin River, the 70 acre resort is …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Museum of Siam

Posted on April 28, 2008

Museums in Thailand have been traditionally boring and dull places to spend an afternoon. Now all of that has changed with the grand opening of the Museum of Siam on Sanamchai Road in Bangkok. Located in the former premises of…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo

Posted on March 10, 2008

On the Western outskirts of Bangkok is the Samphran Elephant Ground and Zoo. They label it themselves as the “greatest elephant show in Thailand” and I think they are probably right. I went there yesterday with Nong Grace …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Sanam Chan Palace

Posted on February 23, 2008

I have visted Nakhon Pathom three or four times, and on every trip I usually just visit the giant Phra Pathom Chedi . It is true that it is impressive, but then so…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Phra Pathom Chedi

Posted on February 21, 2008

Despite its closeness to Bangkok, the city of Nakhon Pathom is often neglected by tourists. This is a shame because of the historical importance of the city. Nakhon Pathom is not only one of the oldest…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Posted on February 07, 2008

Offering food to a monk early in the morning I have probably been to about half a dozen different floating markets around Thailand. Out of all of them, Damnoen Saduak is undoubtedly the …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Taling Chan Floating Market

Posted on January 15, 2008

In the olden days, people in Thailand didn’t go to markets like we do today. The markets came to them. This is because most people either lived on canals or along the banks. The canals were the road system of the past …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Thai Human Imagery Museum

Posted on January 08, 2008

Thai Kings of the Chakri Dynasty On the Western outskirts of Bangkok, in Nakorn Pathom Province, there are a number of big tourist attractions. These include the Rose Garden, Samphran Elephant and Crocodile Farm and the Thai Human Imagery Museum. All of these…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Boat Trip on Nakhon Chaisi River

Posted on January 07, 2008

A good market near Bangkok is Don Wai in Nakhon Pathom Province. I was there recently to do a report for thai-blogs.com . It is a great food market if you enjoy Thai food. However, you …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Don Wai Market

Posted on December 29, 2007

I am really happy that the Kanchanapisek Outer Ringroad has been finished. It now allows us to easily explore tourist attractions around the perimeter of Bangkok quickly and easily. So, last weekend I set off on a day trip to Nakhon Pathom, to the West of Bangkok. My destination…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Kanchanapisek Outer Ring Road

Posted on November 17, 2007

Chang Erawan alongside the Outer Ring Road in Samut Prakan It has been about three years in the making, but the southern stretch of the Kanchanapisek Outer Ring Road was finally opened on Thursday 15th November 2007. We have been waiting for this for years as the rest of the ring…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Festival at Tattoo Temple

Posted on March 12, 2006

I think one of the most bizzare festivals I have ever attended in Thailand was the Tattoo Festival this weekend. This took place at the renowned Wat Bang Phra temple in Nakhon Chaisi, about 50 kms west of Bangkok…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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A Trip to Sangkhlaburi

Posted on January 13, 2006

A view over Khao Laem Reservoir Kanchanaburi is a popular destination for both Thais and foreigners. However, most of the tourists only visit the city and surrounding area. If you have been to Thailand then you would know that the name of each province is also the same…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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