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… Written by: Richard Barrow Read more: Siam Niramit Cultural Show in...
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Not many people realize that Bangkok actually borders the coastline of the Gulf of Thailand. However, don’t go to the beach in Bangkok expecting white sand and blue sea. There are only mudflats and mangrove forests.
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One of the most ambitious plans for a tourist attraction in Samut Prakan Province is the 139 meter high tower that will give fine views of the Gulf of Thailand. The plan for the tower has been around for a while and for the past few years it seems it had been put...
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Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej speaks during a ceremony at the Grand Palace in Bangkok December 5, 2009 in this picture provided by the Royal Household. Thailand’s aging monarch, King Bhumibol, appeared in public for the first time in more than a month on Saturday ahead of a royal … Written by: Richard Barrow...
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Today, people from all around the country are coming together to celebrate the 82nd birthday of H.M. The King.
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Tomorrow is the 82nd Birthday for H.M. The King.
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Samut Prakan was built as a frontier town to protect the approach to Bangkok upriver. Fortresses were built on both sides of the river from the estuary all the way up to Phra Pradaeng. Not many of these forts are around today
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Long-tailed macaque monkeys are offered food during the annual Monkey Buffet Festival, in front of the Pra Prang Sam Yot temple in Lopburi, 150km (94 miles) north of Bangkok November 29, 2009. The festival provides various types of food and drink to the local… Written by: Richard Barrow Read more: Lopburi Monkey Party...
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Buddhist Monks receive offerings at the takbat ceremony on November 28, 2009 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. During the ceremony, held in Nimanhaemin Rd, approximately 10,000 Buddhist monks received offerings, including food, drink and money
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In September, the Thai government started a new project called “United Thais - Strong Thailand” with the intention to promote unity and patriotism. Thai people normally sing or at least stand for the national anthem twice a day at 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. It is broadcast on all television and radio stations...
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