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Today I went on a day trip down to Chonburi City and Bangsaen Beach. My first stop was at Wat Thammanimit. It wasn’t easy finding this temple as all the signs were in Thai. However, once I turned off Sukhumwit Road in Chonburi City and headed towards Phanat Nikhom, it… |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Wat Thammanimit at My Thailand (iPhone) Blog by Richard Barrow
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One of the benefits of having a data plan with True Move is their 3G network. On the downside, it is mainly limited to locations in Bangkok and cities such as Chiang Mai, Chonburi, Phuket and Maha Sarakham. However, I had … |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: CAT tells True Move to stop 3G trial at Using an iPhone in Thailand
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) invites foreign visitors to join the Thai people in celebrating the Thai New Year festivities between 13-15 April 2010, in Bangkok and major provinces nationwide. In true Thai style, the “Songkran Splendours 2010” will be marked with great fun in the Thai capital as well as in the popular tourist provinces of Chiang… |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Splendours of Songkran 2010 at Thai Culture Blogs
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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… |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Bad Air Quality in Thailand at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand
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The Europe team members pose for photographs after defeating the Asia team at the 4th Royal Trophy men’s team tournament between Europe and Asia, at the Amata Spring Country Club course in Chonburi province, southeastern Thailand, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010. Front row, from left… |
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Edited by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Asia lose Royal Trophy in a thrilling finish at Thai Photo Blogs
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Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand hits his shot at the second hole during his foursomes match at the Europe vs Asia Royal Trophy at the Amata Spring Country Club in Chonburi province, Thailand, January 8, 2010. Colin Montgomerie of Britain tees off on the third hole during his foursomes match at the Europe vs Asia Royal Trophy at the … |
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Edited by: Suthee "Phong" Buayam
Read more: The Opening Day of Royal Trophy 2010 at Thai Photo Blogs
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Asia team players Liang Wenchong of China (L-R), Gaganjeet Bhullar of India, captain Naomichi “Joe” Ozaki of Japan pose with Europe team captain Colin Montgomerie of Britain, players Pablo Martin of Spain and Robert Karlsson of Sweden during a news conference on the Bhumibol bridge … |
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Edited by: Suthee "Phong" Buayam
Read more: The Royal Trophy 2010 at Thai Photo Blogs
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People are already planning their holidays in Thailand for 2010 and so we thought we would help out by letting you know the dates of the main events and holidays. I know so many people keep asking “When is Loy Krathong in 2010?”. The answer is below. 1… |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Festivals and Holidays in Thailand in 2010 at Thai Culture Blogs
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People are already planning their holidays in Thailand for 2010 and so we thought we would help out by letting you know the dates of the main events and holidays. I know so many people keep asking “When is Loy Krathong in 2010?”. The answer is below… |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Festivals and Holidays in Thailand in 2010 at Thai Culture Blogs
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In this photo taken Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009, a billboard showing Adolf Hitler saluting is erected in the middle on a highway in the resort town of Pattaya, Chonburi province southeastern Thailand. The Thai language on the billboard said, ‘Hitler is not dead,’ had been up for several weeks … |
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Edited by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Hitler is not Dead in Thailand at Thai Photo Blogs
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Probably one of the most amazing festivals in Thailand has to be the Buffalo Racing in Chonburi. It is also one of the oldest running festivals as the banners in Chonburi City proclaimed it to be the 138th year that this has been held. Picture this. Five buffaloes with skinny Thai men… |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Water Buffalo Festival in Chonburi 2009 at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand
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Thai buffalo racers compete in an annual water buffalo race in Chonburi Province, 110 kilometers (68 miles) south of Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Oct. 13, 2008. The annual race was held as a celebration among rice farmers before the rice harvest. ( Richard Barrow /ThaiPhotoBlogs.com) More Thailand pictures can be found |
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Edited by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Buffalo Racing Festival in Chonburi 2009 at Thai Photo Blogs
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If you have ever been to Thailand then you would have surely seen Thai people by the side of the road playing takraw. This is a very informal game of about half a dozen people standing in a circle. They then have to kick a rattan ball to each other trying their best … |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Hoop Takraw in Thailand at Thai Culture Blogs
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People look at a 13-year old Hawksbill turtle after releasing it into the sea at the Sea Turtle Conservation Center of the Royal Thai Navy, in Sattahip, Chonburi province, east of Bangkok August 13, 2009. (REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom) Thai naval troops carry a 13-year old Hawksbill turtle into the sea at the Sea Turtle Conservation Center of the Royal Thai Navy… |
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Edited by: Suthee "Phong" Buayam
Read more: Hawksbill Turtle Released to the Sea at Thai Photo Blogs
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Thailand’s latest floating market is the Four Regions Floating Market in Banglamung District of Chonburi, a short distance south of Pattaya. The market is split up into four distinct areas which represent the four regions of Thailand. There are over one hundred shops selling quality souvenirs and handicraft as well as delicious Thai food. … |
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Edited by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Floating Market in Pattaya at Thai Photo Blogs
| Here are some more interesting facts about Thailand: 71. The well-known slang word for a gay, ladyboy-like guy ‘toot’ is English in origin. The word in fact, entered the Thai language after the success of the 1982 movie ‘Tootsie’ starring Dustin Hoffman. 72. The Thai lese-majeste law also applies to foreign heads of states. … |  |
Written by: Stephen Cleary
Read more: Interesting Facts about Thailand 08 at Thai Culture Blogs
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A popular seaside resort for Thai people is Bangsaen Beach in Chonburi Province. It is just over one hour from Bangkok and at the weekend it is packed with thousands of people. Over recent years, its popularity has started to take a toll and the beach has started to look more like a garbage tip. Children have … |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: The Dirt and Squalor of Bangsaen Beach at Thai Photo Blogs
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The Wan Lai Bangsaen Festival took place on 16th-17th April 2009 on Bangsaen Beach. This is the annual water flowing festival that takes place a few days after Songkran. People in this area of Chonburi Province are descendent of Mon and they celebrate Songkran later than the rest of the country. The highlight for the … |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Songkran on Bangsaen Beach at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand
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The Songkran Festival in Thailand is not all about water splashing and having fun. Thai people also take time out to visit their local temples to make merit and also to pour rose scented water over the hands of their elders. They do this in order to receive a blessing and good … |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Sand Pagodas at Songkran at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand
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Today we went back to Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi Province. I was there last year with Nong Grace (click here for pictures ) and as she liked it so much she kept asking me to go again. It is the school summer holidays in Thailand now so we thought we would drive down there today. The zoo is not well-known … |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Journey to the Jungle at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand