Northeast Rockets Festivals 2008
Rockets soar to encourage rain in the Northeast, devout Buddhists climb a mountain in the North, kayaks race to qualify for the Olympics, just west of Bangkok, while country music lovers meet in the far western province of Kanchanaburi to fine tune their thoughts on the environment.
These are just a few [...]
Trace the Clue of Architecture on both banks of the Chao Phraya River
Trace the Clue of Architecture on both banks of the Chao Phraya River
Chao Phraya River is a significant river of Thailand. It has its origin from the north by the
tributaries namely Ping, Wang, Yom and Nan flowing together and meeting at Pak Nam [...]
If traveling to discover nature is like taking a journey to fulfill your life, then to witness a natural phenomenon such as the sea of mist would not be different from a reward for the travelers, who only wish to savor its spectacular sight. Seeing the sea of mist is considered a sort of luck, [...]
The Royal Initiative Discovery
The Royal Initiative Discovery
In 2007, Thailand celebrates the 80th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Throughout the year, there are numerous events planned to celebrate the auspicious occasion. Among them is the “Royal Initiative Discovery” campaign being jointly arranged by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), the Tourism Council of [...]
OLD PHUKET - THE TIN LEGACY
All images © TAT
Old Phuket Town dates back to the tin mining days of a century ago, when Chinese immigrants sought to make their fortunes from this precious ore.
For millions of international visitors, Phuket is an island paradise, wrapping sun, sand and sea into a glamorous package that [...]
CHIANG RAI
Chiang Rai, the northernmost province of Thailand is about 785 kilometers north of Bangkok. Situated on the Kok River basin, Chiang Rai covers an area of approximately 11,678 square meters with an average elevation of 580 meters above sea level. The province, which is located within the renowned Golden Triangle area where Myanmar, Laos [...]
CHIANG MAI
Experiencing the merging of the past into the present in Chiang Mai where locals are proud of the city’s 700-year history. Its rich traditional heritage and unique culture is a perfect foundation for the development of the city. Chiang Mai is one of the few places in Thailand where it is possible to find [...]
TOURING TRANG BY TUK TUK HUA KOP
The Trang variation of the
tuk tuk hua kop
A small motorised tricycle
with a roof
Touring Trang with
Tuk Tuk Hua Kop
Handbook
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has worked in cooperation with Trang Municipality Office, the Trang Tuk Tuk Club and Trang Tourism Association to jointly develop three special sightseeing routes in Trang [...]
BAN MAI RIVERSIDE MARKET
At Talat Ban Mai, the local community has revived its 100 year-old riverside market on the eastern end of Chachoengsao province. Open during weekends and public holidays, the well-preserved market offers visitors glimpses of traditional town life and an opportunity to taste a myriad of Thai and Chinese delicacies for which the [...]
Phuket Vegetarian Festival
Date : 28 September – 7 October 2008
Venue : Various Chinese shrines, Mueang District, Phuket
The Thai-Cginese in Phuket have long passed on the vegetarian festival to purify mind and soul by refraining from meat consumption and meditating. Symbolising the presence of the deities throughout the festival are 9 lanterns lit up and placed [...]