Archive for March, 2009

Mar
31

Thailand Songkran 2009: Get wet and wild for Thailand’s New Year

Best of Thailand, General - Multi-destination
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This article was sent by Agoda Ready...Aim...Songkran is just around the corner! Thailand Songkran 2009, the nationwide wet t-shirt contest is also the Thai New Year and it's a welcomed relief ...

Mar
26

Akha Hill Tribe – Mini Light and Sound Presentation

Festivals & Events, Thailand Calendar of Events, Thailand Trekking & Hilltribes
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Event:  “Akha Khon Phu Khao” - Akha Hill Tribe, Mini Light and Sound Presentation Venue:  Chiang Rai Social Development Center 12 on the Doi Mae Salong Road, Pa Sang Sub-District of ...

Mar
23

Magic moments of Khmer heritage: Astro-archaeological Phenomenon at Prasat Hin Khao Phanom Rung

Festivals & Events, Northeast Thailand (Isaan), Thailand Calendar of Events
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Prasat Hin Khao Phanom Rung (Phnom Rung) is one of the most significant Khmer era temples in Thailand.  Highly regarded as a well preserved example of Angorean style architecture, Phanom ...

Mar
20

What is a Tuk-Tuk? Come to Thailand for a Tuk-Tuk Ride and Find Out (Contest Winner – 2nd Place)

Best of Thailand, Getting Around Thailand
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This essay was submitted to us by Ms. Niphaphon Sithakarn (Nina) who is a Bachelor of Public Administration student at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University. The tuk-tuk is a popular form ...

Mar
17

Songkran Music Festival 2009 at Koh Samui

Beaches & Islands, Festivals & Events, Thailand Calendar of Events
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Songkran Music Festival 2009 is launching its first stage for international dance music festival on April 14, 2009 during the hottest time of Thailand for traveling, Songkran Festival. Make your move ...

Mar
13

Thailand Drives by Budget Rental Car – Phuket, Samui & Krabi Loop – Part 1

Beaches & Islands, Thailand Driving (Car or Motorcycle)
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If you are interested in booking your Phuket car rental in advance please check out our partner website and let us make your booking with Budget Car Rentals at most ...

Mar
09

My Thailand… My Buddhism (Winning Essay – 1st Place)

Culture of Thailand
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“I, your father, am called Phra Ya Tak. I swear I will devote my heart and soul to liberate our beloved Kingdom. The freedom of this honorable land will be ...

Mar
05

The Multicultural Path of Khao Soi – Northern Thai Noodle Curry (Contest Winner – 2nd Place)

Northern Thailand, Thai Food
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Khao Soi is northern Thailand’s most renowned fare. Can it really be more than just a bowl of noodles? What is it that gives this soup spirit? What is the ...

Mar
03

Thailand Songkran Festival 2009: World’s Biggest Water Fight (Part 2)

Culture of Thailand, Festivals & Events, Thailand Calendar of Events
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The Festival of Water – Grab your ‘gun’ and get ready to splash ‘em! Throughout the three days of the Songkran Festival (technically April 13-15, 2009) plus a few days before ...