Santorini Park in Cha-am
It’s becoming the trend in Thailand these days to build themed restaurants and malls. Santorini Park in Cha-am is a cross between a themed mall and an amusement park. Though there aren’t really that...
View ArticleCha-am Beach on a Week Day
A popular destination for Bangkok people at the weekend is Cha-am Beach, which is about 200 kilometers to the south. It can get very crowded with thousands of people in the sea and no deckchairs...
View ArticleCandle Festival in Suphanburi
The start of the three month long Buddhist Lent was celebrated in Suphanburi with an elaborate parade with traditional cultural performances. The highlights were beautifully carved candles on floats...
View ArticleMonk Ordination by Horeseback
It is traditional for Thai men to ordain as Buddhist monks at least once in their life. Some consider they are not real men until they have done this. In the past, men would ordain for three months...
View ArticleWat Phai Rong Wua
One of the most amazing temples in Suphanburi is Wat Phai Rong Wua. Around the grounds there are reproductions of buildings marking the locations of important places in the Buddha’s life. There is also...
View ArticleThe Colours of Phuket Old Town
Most tourists who visit Phuket spend most of their time on the beach. In doing so, they are missing out on the beautiful Sino-Portuguese buildings in Phuket Town. These colourful buildings date back to...
View ArticleChildren’s Day in Thailand
There has been a regular Children’s Day in Thailand since 1955. It is held on the second Saturday of January every year. On this day, many places open their doors to children for free or at a reduced...
View ArticleChristmas Garden in Northern Thailand
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Loei Province in the winter months is the Poinsettia Garden. This can be found at the entrance to the Phu Rua National Park. The leaves of the poinsettia...
View ArticleNovice Monks eating Lunch
The photograph shows a group of novice monks eating their last meal of the day. Many children become novices for a few weeks during the summer holidays. It’s not easy for them as they can only eat...
View ArticleBangkok Police Bike Patrol
The streets of Bangkok are very congested with traffic which probably explains why there are no police car chases in the city. At the same time, there are also some very narrow lanes that are not...
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