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Thai navy sailors carry a 10-year-old Hawksbill turtle into the sea at the Sea Turtle Conservation Center of the Royal Thai Navy, in Sattahip, Chonburi province, east of Bangkok August 10, 2010. More than 700 endangered green and Hawksbill sea turtles were released ahead of the 78th… |
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Edited by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Hawksbill turtles released into the sea at Thai Photo Blogs
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My Bangkok Day Trip for this week is to Bangsaen Beach in Chonburi Province . This is the closest seaside resort to Bangkok which has sand and water clean enough for you to swim. Chonburi City is just over 60 minutes from Bangkok and you can… |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Bangkok Day Trips: Bangsaen Beach at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand
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When I am off exploring Thailand, an essential tool for me is Google Earth . I love reading maps and also creating my own. But even better, I really enjoy studying satellite images. I have discovered many new places in my neighbourhood just by using Google Earth. Like sunken ships, temples … |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Google Earth on the iPhone at Using an iPhone in Thailand
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A popular Beach resort for Bangkok people is Bangsaen Beach in Chonburi. It is the closest beach to Bangkok as it is only about an hour or so away. However, it also marks the spot where mangrove forests become beaches for the first time… |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Bangsaen Beach at My Thailand (iPhone) Blog by Richard Barrow
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Between Ang Sila and Bangsaen Beach there is a small hill called Khao Sam Muk. According to legend, two lovers jumped to their death from here when their parents objected to their marriage. There is a shrine for them at the foot of the hill. Click here to see the location on a map. … |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Monkeys on Khao Sam Muk at My Thailand (iPhone) Blog by Richard Barrow
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On the road between Ang Sila and Khao Sam Muk I came across this beautiful Chinese temple called Wihan Thep Sathit Phra Kiti Chaloem. It is a four storey high building that contains many Chinese deities. Click here to see on the map. You are not allowed to take any pictures inside the buildings, but I took these… |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Wihan Thep Sathit Phra Kiti Chaloem at My Thailand (iPhone) Blog by Richard Barrow
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Ang Sila is a small fishing village not too far away from Chonburi City. The local people are famous for producing things made out of granite. This is a popular place to come to buy a mortar and pestle. Click here to see the location on a map. - Posted from my iPhone |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Granite Products at Ang Sila 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 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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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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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 Phra Pradaeng Songkran Festival took place this weekend in Samut Prakan province. It differs from others in that it is held a little later than in most other locales. The Songkran rituals and celebrations here are held on the weekend that follows after Songkran Day on April 13. The highlight is the parade through the town to Wat Proteket Chettharam where Miss Songkran 2009 (with red… |
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Phra Pradaeng Songkran Festival 2009 at Thai Photo Blogs