The Golden Mount In Thailand
June 26, 2010 by Pauline Go
Filed under Thailand Travel
Wat Saket is located in Ratchadamnoen Klang. Many tourists visiting Bangkok have been to Wat Saket and the nearby Golden Mount, which dates back to 1800. The Golden Mount is an artificial hill, which is 260 feet in height from its base. The tourists who climb the Golden Mount have a beautiful view of the Rattanakosin Island.
Phu Kradung National Park of Thailand
June 26, 2010 by Pauline Go
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Phu Kradung National Park is located around 70 kilometers from Loei on a high plateau on the Khon Kaen-Loei Highway. The park is considered to be extremely fertile and amazes visitors with its lush green vegetation. At an elevation of 1,352 meters, it is home to many different types of wildlife.
The Old City Park of Phichit in Thailand
June 25, 2010 by Pauline Go
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Phichit Province is situated 345 kilometers north of Bangkok. Today, Phichit Province is known for its agricultural produce like rice, corn, green peas, jackfruit, pomelo and mango.
Thailand Exchange Rate Crises In 1990
June 25, 2010 by Pauline Go
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According to economists, there are five principal reasons for the East Asian currency Crisis or IMF of July 1997 that caused a period of economic unrest and turmoil in Southeast Asian financial markets. The countries that were mainly affected during the crisis included Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and South Korea.
Akha Swing Ceremony In Thailand
June 23, 2010 by Pauline Go
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In Thailand, Akha is the tribal community who live in the hills of Chiang Rai, the Northern Province. The Swing ceremony of Akha tribal community is held between mid-August and September. This ritual takes place just two months before corn and rice are ready for harvesting. Celebrating the Swing Festival is a way of saying thanks and expressing respect for food. The festival is celebrated for four days and night by dancing, singing, feasting and enjoyment.
Bangkok – The Capital Of Thailand
June 23, 2010 by Pauline Go
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Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is a unique and wonderful blend of the east and west. This is the city where the two cultures live side by side, complementing each other. Sukhumit, Bangkok’s commercial capital, and Siam Square, the city center, are dotted with shopping malls, restaurants and skyscrapers.
Thailand’s Heroine
June 22, 2010 by Pauline Go
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Queen Suriyothai was the wife of King Maha Chakraphat of Ayutthaya whose reign lasted from 1549 to 1569. King Maha Chakraphat was said to have so many white elephants that he was nicknamed the King of the White Elephant.
Boat Racing In Thailand
June 22, 2010 by Pauline Go
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The Boat races are held in Thailand every year during the month of September when all the rivers and waterways are in full spate. The races are held across the country specially in provinces of Pichit, Phitsanulok, Narathiwat, Nan, Angthong, Pathum Thani, Surat Thani and Ayutthaya.
The Naval Academy Of Thailand
June 22, 2010 by Pauline Go
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Phra Raja Wang Derm was the naval academy of Thailand. Prior to this, it was the official residence of His Majesty King Taksin the Great in the 18th century. It is situated on the bank of Chao Phraya River.
Magha Puja Day In Thailand
June 22, 2010 by Pauline Go
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Magha Puja Day is celebrated on a full moon day of the third lunar month which invariably falls in the last week of February or beginning of March. In general, most Buddhists are not aware of the significance of Magha Puja Day. As a result, the number of people in the ceremony may be less than those at Visakha Puja or Asanha Puja Days. However, Magha Puja Day carries an equal meaning and importance to all Buddhists.














