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Songkran Water Festival of Thailand

Songkran Water Festival of Thailand

Songkran Splendors in Thailand The festival of Songkran is an old tradition in Thailand. It marks the New Year according to the Thai lunar calendar. The tradition is an example… Read more »

The 12th Annual International Dance Festival

The 12th Annual International Dance Festival

The 12th International Dance Festival of Thailand, featuring internationally recognized Dance Companies, Master Classes, Workshops, and Highlight Performances in Bangkok and Chiang Mai เพื่อเฉลิมฉลองเนื่องในวโรกาสที่สมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิริกิติ์ พระบรมราชินีนาถ ทรงเจริญพระชนมพรรษา 80 พรรษา มูลนิธิเพื่อนศิลปะ, หอศิลปวัฒนธรรมแห่งกรุงเทพมหานคร… Read more »

Loy Krathong Festival 2012 – The Thailand Floating Festival

Loy Krathong Festival 2012 – The Thailand Floating Festival

November Full Moon Shines, Loy Krathong.. Loy Krathong, And The Water’s High In The Local River And The Klong, Loy Loy Krathong… Loy Loy Krathong, Loy Krathong Is Here… And… Read more »

The dead are coming alive! Since The Halloween spirit is upon us

The dead are coming alive! Since The Halloween spirit is upon us

The dead are coming alive! Since The Halloween spirit is upon us, let’s spare a few moments to ponder upon the Origin and Evolution of the concept of Halloween :… Read more »

Thailand Vegetarian Festival – Last Day Tomorrow!

Thailand Vegetarian Festival – Last Day Tomorrow!

Hope everyone made most of the vegetarian treats and goodies Thailand had to offer during these 10 days. Those who haven’t had the opportunity to try any yet, you still… Read more »

Annual Vegetarian Festival, Bangkok and Thailand 2012 – Purity, Processions and Piercings

Annual Vegetarian Festival, Bangkok and Thailand 2012 – Purity, Processions and Piercings

Annual Vegetarian Festival, Thailand 2012 will be held on Monday, 15 October 2012 until Tuesday, 23 October 2012. In Thailand this festival is called ‘Thesakan Kin Che‘(เทศกาลกินเจ spelled in Thai)…. Read more »

Thailand’s Floating Markets – an Exceptional Luscious Cultural Experience!

Thailand’s Floating Markets – an Exceptional Luscious Cultural Experience!

So colorful! There’ll hardly be a color that cannot be found on the boats there. What would you like to go for ? …bananas, mangoes, oranges, any other thai fruits,… Read more »

Thailand streets decorated with Jasmine momentos to give away for Mother’s Day

Thailand streets decorated with Jasmine momentos to give away for Mother’s Day

Thai people take this day as an opportunity to thank their dear mother for her unconditional love. Mother’s day morning in Thailand starts by giving alms to the monks. Following… Read more »

Songkran Queen 2012

Songkran Queen 2012

According to legend, this story involves King Kabilaprom and Prince Thammaban. Born to a wealthy family, Prince Thammaban was very intelligent since he was only seven years old, as King… Read more »

This Dragon Year, 3 Naga Kings offer water, making the amount of rainfall massive

This Dragon Year, 3 Naga Kings offer water, making the amount of rainfall massive

2012, the Dragon Year, is a leap year which contains one additional day to the usual 365 days. This year, the start of Songkran Day is scheduled on Friday, March… Read more »

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