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Khao Nam Khang Communist Tunnel

Posted on March 19, 2009

The network of tunnels that can be found in Vietnam are quite well-known. What many people don’t realize is that Thailand has its own set of tunnels deep in the …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Mermaid in Songkhla

Posted on February 20, 2009

The most well-known symbol of Songkhla Province is this image of the Golden Mermaid at Laem Samila. It is similar to The Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, however, this Thai one is not a character from the book of …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Floating Market in Songkhla

Posted on February 18, 2009

It seems to be the latest fashion for local districts in Thailand to open a “floating market”. The other week we had news that the Bangkok administration will open a floating market in…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Lantern Festival in Hat Yai

Posted on February 17, 2009

One of the most colourful festivals taking place at the moment in Thailand is the Lantern Festival in Hat Yai. The Thai slogan translates as “colours of the south”. It is running between 14th and 28th February 2009. This is the third …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Visiting Ranong and Doing a Visa Run

Posted on February 04, 2009

Koh Phayam - Ranong Falling victim to Thailand’s latest anti-tourist law, I found myself in the completely absurd position of having to make two visa runs in four days. Planning to spend my final month in SE Asia in Thailand…

Written by: Paul Wilding

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41 Things Not to Be Missed in Thailand

Posted on December 08, 2005

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…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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