Buffalo Racing ประเพณีวิ่งควาย (bprà-pee-nii wîng kwaay) In Chonburi town, the gateway to resorts along the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, farmers have managed to tweak a turn of…
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วันปิยมหาราช Wan Bpì-yá Má-hǎa-râat King Chulalongkorn Memorial Day 23rd October This day commemorates the passing of King Rama V Chulalongkorn on 23rd October 1910. Piya Maharat is a nickname for…
Phuket Vegetarian Festival ประเพณี ถือ ศีล กิน ผัก จังหวัด ภูเก็ต (bprà-pee-nii tǔu sǐin gin pàk jang-wàt puu-gèt) Phuket Island seems like a curious place for a vegetarian festival, but the…
Thai silk | ผ้าไหม | Pȃa-măi Thai silk /Pȃa-măi/ ผ้าไหม is a popular buy for tourists and travellers and is seen as an important part of Thai Cultural Heritage. Thai silk /Pȃa-măi/…
Thai Temple Etiquette Thais are generally very forgiving by nature, and will rarely show it if you do anything to offend them. However, it’s best to avoid giving offence in…
Thai Spirit House | Joss house(ศาลพระภูมิ-sǎan-prá-puum ) Hand in hand with their Buddhist faith, Thais still hold many animist beliefs. Spirit worship is widely practised and spirit houses can be…
How to Wai properly The wai is the Thai greeting and show of respect. It is a unique, graceful action practised throughout Thailand. For the most part, Thais do not…
Hungry Ghost Festival in Thailand The Hungry Ghost Festival is observed by Chinese communities across the world during the seventh lunar month when it is believed the gates of hell…
วันแม่แห่งชาติ | Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s Birthday | Mother’s day ในประเทศไทย วันที่ 12 สิงหาคมของทุกปีคือวันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษา สมเด็จพระนางเจ้าฯ พระบรมราชินีนาถ (wan-chà-lə̌əm-prá-chon-má-pan-sǎa-sǒm-dèt-prá-naang- jâo prá-bɔɔ-rom-má-raa-chí-nii-nâat). The 12 August is Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s birthday. This public holiday…
Dating Thai Girls Here are some interesting tips to impress Thai girls DON’TS: – invite her to a bar/disco on your first date and certainly….Don’t ask her to bed after your…
