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The Chinese people of Samrong in Samut Prakan Province believe that their God Jao Por Tap will help them get rich. Behind Imperial World, on the old Paknam Railway Road, they have built a… |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Jao Por Tap Chinese Parade at www.thai-blogs.com
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The annual National Children’s Day for Thailand took place today. Children are considered as the most valuable resource of the country. There is a Thai saying that goes, “Children are the future of the nation, if the children are intelligent, … |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Children’s Day in Samut Prakan 2010 at www.thai-blogs.com
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Judging by these photos that I took early this morning, not everyone was nursing hangovers after welcoming in the New Year at midnight last night. Like thousands of other local people from Paknam, I was up early at 6 a.m… |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Making Good Luck for New Year at www.thai-blogs.com
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Some of the best orchids in the world can be found in Thailand. They grow here easily and can also be bought at a good price. However, with over 1,000 species of orchids in Thailand the price… |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Thai Orchid Festival 2009 at www.thai-blogs.com
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Sriwittayapaknam School in Samut Prakan put on Christmas activities for their students on the morning of 25th December 2009. As the students arrived at school, they were greeted by Santa Claus and a couple dozen fairies. The young fairies handed out candies… |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Christmas in Thailand 2009 at www.thai-blogs.com
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Today, people from all around the country are coming together to celebrate the 82nd birthday of H.M. The King. Many of them are wearing pink which is an auspicious colour believed to help make the King better. The Thai monarch has been in Siriraj Hospital in … |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Making Merit for H.M. The King’s Birthday at www.thai-blogs.com
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Tomorrow is the 82nd Birthday for H.M. The King. In past years, most Thai people would wear yellow in honour of His Majesty. In Bangkok there would be a sea of yellow. … |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Pretty in Pink for H.M. The King at www.thai-blogs.com
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Today marks the anniversary of the death of King Rama VI on November 25, 1925. As this King is regarded as the “Father of Thai Scouting”, schools all over the country took part in a special ceremony to celebrate his life and… |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Anniversary of King Rama VI’s Death 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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Today marks the anniversary of the death of King Rama V who is regarded by many people as one of the most important monarchs in recent Thai history. Every year, on the 23rd October, Thai people remember him on this day which is known as Chulalongkorn … |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Commemorating Chulalongkorn Day 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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Today marks the start of the Vegetarian Festival in Thailand. I went to Thong Siang Vegetarian House in Samut Prakan to watch this event. The ceremony was a signal for the nine Gods to come down to earth. Something similar happened all over Thailand today. During the following ten days, … |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Vegetarian Festival in Samut Prakan at www.thai-blogs.com
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On the evening of the fourth day of the Phra Samut Chedi Temple Fair, it is traditional for the local people to come together to take part in chanting and a … |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Candlelight Procession at Phra Samut Chedi at www.thai-blogs.com
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The Temple Fair in Samut Prakan has now reached its fourth day. Today is the 8th day of the waning moon of the 11th lunar month. On this day every year, the local people from … |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Traditional Sports at Phra Samut Chedi at www.thai-blogs.com
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Today saw the start of the 182nd Phra Samut Chedi Temple Fair in Samut Prakan. This takes place every year five days after the full moon in October. It goes on for twelve days and… |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Sacred Red Cloth Ceremony at www.thai-blogs.com
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Long-boat racing is a traditional festival that is usually held towards the end of the Buddhist Rains Retreat. These races happen all over the country. Some of the biggest take place at Ayutthaya, Phichit, Phitsanulok and Narathiwat. They also have boat racing at Phra Pradaeng in Samut Prakan where boat races… |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Boat Racing at Phra Pradaeng at www.thai-blogs.com
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Mr. Surachai Khanasa, the Governor of Samut Prakan Province, took part in a ceremony this morning to announce to the Gods and Angles in Heaven that they will be holding the annual Worship Fair for Phra … |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Phra Samut Chedi Worshipping Ceremony at www.thai-blogs.com
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Probably one of the most amazing festivals in Thailand has to be the Buffalo Racing in Chonburi. It is also one of the oldest running festivals as the banners in Chonburi City proclaimed it… |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Water Buffalo Festival in Chonburi 2009 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.