Archive for March, 2010

Mar
31

Trekking to Pinewood and the Flower Field of Phu Soi Dao National Park

Northern Thailand, Thailand Ecotourism - Natural Thailand
No Comment  

Pinewood on Phu Soi Dao National Park is one of Thailand's most beautiful places that is especially beautiful during the rainy season when Ngon Nak flowers are all blooming in ...

Mar
27

Nong Khai Grand Northeast Songkran Festival : Enjoy Water Splash on Thai New Year

Culture of Thailand, Festivals & Events, Northeast Thailand (Isaan)
No Comment  

If talking about Songkran festival in Thailand, people might think of the greatest fun of water splashing that will take place on every corner of the Land of Smile. Songkran ...

Mar
18

Magic Moments of Khmer Heritage: Astro-archaeological Phenomenon at Prasat Hin Khao Phanom Rung

Festivals & Events, Northeast Thailand (Isaan), Thailand Calendar of Events
2 Comments  

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 Rung ...

Mar
17

Poi Sang Long follows Shan tradition

Northern Thailand
No Comment  

Written by John LeFevre The annual Poi Sang Long ceremony is held in the northern Thailand city of Mae Hong Son (province [of the] three mists) in late March or early ...

Mar
12

Free Thailand Tourist Visas for One Year More

Thailand Travel News and Current Events
No Comment  

THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: The Thailand government has agreed to a request by the country’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MoTS) to extend the free tourist visa program introduced last year ...

Mar
12

Chiang Mai International Airport Completes Massive Upgrade

Thailand Travel News and Current Events
No Comment  

THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: The conclusion of a six year, Bt2 billion (about $US61 million) expansion project at Chiang Mai International Airport means the Northern Thailand city is now well positioned ...

Mar
11

Mice Planners Soon to Have Latitude at Laguna Phuket

Thailand Travel News and Current Events
No Comment  

THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Already billed as one of Asia’s finest luxury destination resorts, Laguna Phuket plans to increase its attractiveness to the meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (Mice) market with ...

Mar
11

Thailand to Sniff Out Ivory Smugglers at Suvarnabhumi

Thailand Travel News and Current Events
No Comment  

THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Passengers and their luggage entering Thailand through Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport are to get a good sniffing on the way into the country, but its all for ...

Mar
10

Wai Khru Ceremony – Pay Tribute to Muay Thai Teachers on Nai Khanom Tom Day

Central, Festivals & Events, Thailand Calendar of Events, Thailand Sports & Adventure
1 Comment  

Muay Thai (Thai kick-boxing), Thailand's national sport, has evolved from Muay Boran - an ancient unarmed combat technique used by Siamese soldiers. Muay Thai is well known for its effective ...

Mar
09

Free Hotels Offered to Divers in Phang Nga Province

Thailand Travel News and Current Events
No Comment  

THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Free hotel accommodation in Thai Muang and a 50 percent discount on hotel rooms in Khao Lak is being offered to any divers wishing to join an ...