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Bang Phli Riverside Market Fair

Posted on September 24, 2011

One of the oldest markets in Thailand that is still operating is the Bang Phli Riverside Market in Samut Prakan. It was first started by Chinese traders back in the 1850′s. This now makes it older than 150 years. The original name for the market is “Talad Siri Sopon”. It is situated along the Samrong Canal which used…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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International TASTE 2011: Food Festival in Bangkok

Posted on July 23, 2011

Fine food enthusiasts in Bangkok have an opportunity this weekend to participate in the “International TASTE 2011 Amazing Thailand”. This is taking place at Parc Paragon which is the area in front of Siam Paragon. About 30 of the best restaurants in Thailand have been …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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15 Floating Markets Around Bangkok

Posted on June 20, 2011

Klong Suan 100 Year Market (1) The old Klong Suan 100 Year Market in Samut Prakan Province sits alongside a canal that in the old days was the only way to travel between Bangkok and Chachoengsao. With the coming of highways the importance of markets like this one died out. However, the old shops have now been renovated and …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Steam Train Trips in Thailand

Posted on November 29, 2010

If you are a steam train enthusiast then you will be happy to hear that the State Railway of Thailand are organizing their annual steam train trip this weekend to mark the birthday of H.M. The King. However, unlike previous years, there are three separate programmes on offer going three different directions over the long holiday weekend. On…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Map of Danger Areas during Red Shirt Rally 2010

Posted on March 11, 2010

Anti-government rallies are being planned by the red shirts in Bangkok from 12th-14th March 2010. They are hoping for a million protesters though the final figure is expected to be less than half that. However, it is still a sizeable protest and precautions …

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Map of Danger Areas during Red Shirt Rally 2010 at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand

Bad Air Quality in Thailand

Posted on March 07, 2010

It is probably not a good idea to venture outside at the moment if you are living in some areas of Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Lumpoon, Maehongson, Nan, Phayao and Chiang Mai due to the bad air quality. You…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Klong Suan Market Fair 2010

Posted on February 27, 2010

This morning I drove over to the 100 Year Market at Klong Suan on the border between Samut Prakan and Chachoengsao. They were having their second annual market fair which will take place this long weekend during the Makha Bucha holiday. Mr. Surachai Kanasa, the Governor of Samut Prakan, was …

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Klong Suan Market Fair 2010 at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand

Klong Suan Market Fair 2010

Posted on February 27, 2010

This morning I drove over to the 100 Year Market at Klong Suan on the border between Samut Prakan and Chachoengsao. They were having their second annual market fair which will take place this long weekend during the Makha Bucha holiday. Mr. Surachai Kanasa, the Governor of Samut Prakan, was there for the grand opening. If you have never been…

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Klong Suan Market Fair 2010 at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand

Boat Parade on Gulf of Thailand

Posted on October 22, 2009

One of my favourite festivals in Thailand is undoubtedly Luang Phor Pan Worshipping Festival in Bang Bo District of Samut Prakan. I went last year for the first time and had no idea what to expect. There were so many surprises that I had a really…

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Boat Parade on Gulf of Thailand at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand

Elephants Walk for Greenpeace and Climate Change

Posted on September 27, 2009

The participants in the Chang(e) Elephant Caravan have finally reached their destination after their trek across the plains of Central Thailand. The five elephants and Greenpeace supporters set off from the outskirts of Khao Yai National Park fourteen days ago …

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Elephants Walk for Greenpeace and Climate Change at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand

Old Bang Phli Market Fair 2009

Posted on September 05, 2009

One of the oldest markets in Thailand that is still operating is the Bang Phli Riverside Market in Samut Prakan. It was first started by Chinese traders back in the 1850′s. This now makes it older than 150 years. The original name for the market …

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Old Bang Phli Market Fair 2009 at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand

Klong Suan 100 Year Market

Posted on May 09, 2009

In the modern age, the hypermarkets and corner convenience stores are quickly taking over from the older traditional markets in Thailand. Many of these markets have closed down. What is interesting to see now in Thailand is a re-emergence of old floating markets and canal side markets. Amphawa Floating Market is a good …

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Klong Suan 100 Year Market at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand

The Golden Swan Temple

Posted on February 26, 2009

The other day I went for a drive down the Old Sukhumwit Road. In the past, people had to drive down the coast road in Samut Prakan and Chachoengsao Provinces on their way to the beaches in Chonburi and Pattaya. It is a nice drive though not many people do it these days. If you are coming from Bangkok it is much quicker to use the Bang Na-…

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: The Golden Swan Temple at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand

Election Promises & ‘Selling A Dream’

Posted on December 10, 2007

(The following blog/article was published in The Nation newspaper last Saturday. Here below, however, is the originally un-edited submission) (Wow! A couple of political parties have promised that they would extend the skytrain routes to Pathumthani, Nakhorn Pathom and Chachoengsao. Friggin Unbelievable!) Just a few days back, I…

Written by: Stephen Cleary

Read more: Election Promises & ‘Selling A Dream’ at Steve’s Weblog

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