Archive for April, 2009

Apr
24

Boon Bangfai Rocket Festival in Northeastern Thailand

Festivals & Events, Northeast Thailand (Isaan), Thailand Calendar of Events
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The northeastern region of Thailand is impacted by drought and rain shortage every Summer season – March to May.  Most impacted are Thai farmers who have to rely on the ...

Apr
18

Amazing Kayak Rally Family in Krabi

Conventions/Exhibitions, Thailand Calendar of Events, Thailand Sports & Adventure
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Krabi Province, in cooperation with the Office of Tourism and Sports in Ao Luk District and Tourism Authority of Thailand (Krabi Office), invites kayak lovers across the globe to the ...

Apr
18

1st Asian Martial Arts Games 2009

Conventions/Exhibitions, Thailand Calendar of Events, Thailand Sports & Adventure
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Asia is home to many of the most dangerous forms of martial arts in the world. Thailand will be the first to host the 1st Asian Martial Arts Games 2009, ...

Apr
08

Thailand’s Best Spas Compete for Awards in Bangkok

Spa Travel, Thailand Travel News and Current Events
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The Barai, Hyatt Hua Hin is awarded Best Spa Ambiance and Best Resort Spa; Spa Cenvaree at Central World in Bangkok wins Best New Spa; and RarinJinda Wellness Spa Resort ...

Apr
04

Seven Things to Do in Chiang Mai – Favorite Chiang Mai Activities (Contest Winner – 3rd Place)

Northern Thailand, Thailand Activities
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There are many different things to do when visiting Chiang Mai and this helpful article give us a good mix of some favorite Chiang Mai activities, from the perspective of ...

Apr
02

Driving in Thailand – For a Real Adventure

Getting Around Thailand, Thailand Driving (Car or Motorcycle)
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When I first came to Thailand a good friend of mine described Bangkok traffic as being similar to a school of fish. If one moves the others simply need ...

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
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
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 ...

Feb
23

Songkran Festival in Thailand – Water Festival 2009 (Part 1)

Culture of Thailand, Festivals & Events, Thailand Calendar of Events
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Held annually on 13-15th April, Songkran Festival is undoubtedly the most festive and celebrated event of the year in Thailand. Songkran marks the Thai New Year (Thai Lunar Calendar ...