Khao San Road
Khao San Road is a favourite crossroads for the young travellers on a budget. It has evolved over the last two decades from just…
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THAILAND TRADITIONAL FESTIVALS
THAILAND TRADITIONAL FESTIVALS Many of Thailand’s annual events are determined by the lunar calendar, so dates change from year to year, this is particularly…
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THE CHAKKRI DYNASTY With the death of Taksin, the Thai throne fell to Chakkri, a general who had played a leading role with Taksin…
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THE POWER IN PREM ‘S PERIOD Although a military figure, Thailand’s new prime minister sought to give civilians a greater role in government…
Read storyBuri Ram Culture Center
Situated in the Buriram Ratchaphat Institute is Buri Ram Culture Center. It is the center for the collection and display of artifacts and works…
Read storyWat Lamphaya Floating Market
Wat Lamphaya Floating Market, situated in front of Lamphaya temple, on the Tha Chin River. The floating market was initiated by the Tambon Lamphaya…
Read storyThai-Myanmar Friedship Bridge
The Thai-Myanmar Friedship Bridge which connects the Asian Highway between Thailand and Myanmar, is located at Tambon Tha Sai Luad, opposite a town called…
Read storyWat Phra Boromthat
This monastery, located 25 kilometers upstream, in Amphoe Ban Tak, in an area which used to be the former site of Tak city. There…
Read storyLoi Krathong and Candle Festival
The Sukhothais Loi Krathong is held annually on the full moon night of the 12th lunar month at the Sukhothai Historical Park. Activities during…
Read storyPhra That Cho Hae Fair
The Phra That Cho Hae Fair, held in around March, involves a procession to carry robes to cover the Chedi. The procession follows the…
Read storyLong-tailed Boat Races
The traditional Long-tailed Boat Races are usually held in October when the Nan River is full. The fair is held in front of Wat…
Read storyDoi Phu Nang National Park
The Doi Phu Nang National Park is situated in an approximate area of 512 square kilometers or 320,000 rai, covering the areas of Dok…
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