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Kaeng Krachan in the mist
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/01/2012
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand Phetchaburi Office invites all to enjoy the cool weather on misty mountains in Kaeng Krachan district, Phetchaburi. Interesting activities include:
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A trip to Lanna
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 13/01/2012
» To learn about the lives of Queen Jammathewi of the Hariphunchai empire and Princess Dara Rasmi, a royal consort of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), Smile Trip, a cultural group, invites history buffs to a trip to Lamphun and Chiang Mai from Feb 2-5. The trip will be led by culture experts Chulpassorn Phanomwan Na Ayudhya and Charoen Tanmahapran.
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Chinese New Year celebrations nationwide
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 20/01/2012
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will commemorate the 37th anniversary of Thai-Chinese diplomatic ties until Jan 29, with colourful Chinese New Year festivities organised in Bangkok and 10 provinces nationwide.
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Crab pulling in Cha-am
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/01/2012
» Cha-am in Phetchaburi province is a beach town whose many local fishermen are keen at catching blue crabs. Among the most famous groups are the fishermen of Ban Klong Thian and Saphan Hin, who catch blue crabs from the Saphan Hin canal and keep their crab-filled nets submerged in water to ensure freshness. So when buyers come to purchase the crabs, the fishermen simply pull the nets up from the canal and take out the catch. Indeed, this so-called "crab pulling" practice makes Cha-am's crabmeat highly renowned for its freshness and good taste.
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Underwater wedding in Trang
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/02/2012
» The Underwater Wedding Fair in Trang, now in its 16th year, is held to promote natural and cultural tourism and an exotic traditional Thai wedding among foreign wedding couples, divers and tourists worldwide. This year, a number of couples will tie the knot and join several activities on Feb 10-12.
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Temple tourism resurges after flood
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/02/2012
» At weekends, Wat Phananchoeng Worawihan in Ayutthaya province is still crowded with Thai and foreign worshippers and tourists all day after last year's big flood. Hundreds of people were spotted paying respect to the presiding Buddha statue, Phra Buddhatrairattananayok, during the half an hour we spent there on a recent trip. The situation was similar at eight other temples in Ayutthaya and two neighbouring provinces we visited. Visiting temples in flood-hit areas is an opportunity for us to learn how many temples coped with the disaster and why a few were spared by the floodwater.
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Khantoke dinner and dance in the Northeast
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/02/2012
» Nakhon Ratchasima provincial authorities and the local Tourism Authority of Thailand office invite all to try local culinary and cultural treats at the Kin Khao Kham Khongdee Festival to be held at Muang Khaek Khmer temple in Sung Noen district from March 9 to 11. Highlights include a light-and-sound performance entitled "Sri Janasa Pura", and a khantoke dinner (a set dinner for five persons costs 1,500 baht). Here, participants will sit eating local food from khantokes (pedestal trays) while enjoying beautiful traditional dance and music.
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A call for animal rights
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 16/02/2012
» The Year of the Dragon, which is this year, is believed to be a tough year for those born in the Years of Dog, Goat and Rabbit. However, every year is a difficult year for animals in Thailand since this country still lacks the law to fight cruelty against animals and better animals' lives. Worse, not all legislators see the importance of having such a law.
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Journeys to the city of three bays
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 17/02/2012
» Prachuap Khiri Khan is also known as "the City of Three Bays". Until Sun, Feb 19, the "Travelling to Prachuap Khiri Khan, the Wonderful City of Three Bays" fair is being held on the beach overlooking Prachuap Khiri Khan bay. The aim is to promote tourism and raise income to support the province's activities.
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New Kid on the block
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 23/02/2012
» Nestled 715km northeast of Bangkok is Bung Kan _ Thailand's newest province. It was part of Nong Khai before being carved out and declared the country's 77th province on March 22, 2011. Covering around 4,300km2, this province comprising of eight districts is full of mountains and waterways and rich in Thai and Lao cultures since Bolikhamxay, a Laotian province nearest it, is just across the Mekong River.
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