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Monkey Festival in Lopburi

Posted on November 28, 2011

One of the most popular festivals in the central region of Thailand is the Monkey Festival held annually in Lopburi. The city is about 150 kms north-east of Bangkok and is a convenient stopover on the northern railway line to Chiang Mai. The iconic Khmer ruin in this city is Prang Sam Yot, which was originally a Hindu shrine. …

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Monkey Festival in Lopburi at Thai Blogs

Making an Ubon Ratchatani Candle

Posted on July 23, 2011

Imprinted Candles as Candle Parade In remote Ubon, Thailand’s eastern most province, tourists are usually rarer than a vote for the Democrat Party and the laid back locals seems to like it this way. The wilderness province even boasts Thailand’s most spectacular natural site yet is happy not …

Written by: Paul Wilding

Read more: Making an Ubon Ratchatani Candle at Thai Blogs

Candle Procession and the Buddhist Rains Retreat

Posted on July 08, 2011

During the full moon of this month we celebrate the religious holiday of Asarnha Bucha Day. It commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon to his first five disciples. The following day marks the start of the Rains Retreat which is sometimes referred to as the Buddhist Lent. It lasts for about three months. This year, these two holidays are on…

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Candle Procession and the Buddhist Rains Retreat at Thai Blogs

Phi Ta Khon Museum in Dan Sai

Posted on July 04, 2011

Phi Ta Khon is the most famous festival that takes place in Loei Province in either June or July each year. At Wat Phon Chai, in Dan Sai, you will find the Dan Sai Folk Museum that goes into great detail…

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Phi Ta Khon Museum in Dan Sai at Thai Blogs

Bun Luang and the Phi Ta Khon Ghost Festival

Posted on July 02, 2011

One of the most unique and colourful festivals in Thailand is Phi Ta Khon that takes place every year in Dansai in Loei Province. It is sometimes translated into English as the Ghost Festival as many people wear ghost masks during the processions. Really the festival is called Bun Luang which is a combination …

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Bun Luang and the Phi Ta Khon Ghost Festival at Thai Blogs

Where and When to Celebrate Songkran 2011

Posted on March 29, 2011

In less than two weeks we will be celebrating the biggest Thai Festival called Songkran 2011 . This takes place all over Thailand in mid-April. The date used to vary but it is now fixed and takes place on 13-15 April every year. Although these are…

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Where and When to Celebrate Songkran 2011 at Thai Blogs

Pictures of Pattaya Music Festival 2011

Posted on March 19, 2011

This weekend, Thailand is hosting one of Asia’s biggest beach music festivals. The Pattaya International Music Festival , 18-20 March 2011,  is now in its tenth year and is bigger and better than ever. The opening night was on Friday which I attended. It continues over the weekend with both Thai…

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Pictures of Pattaya Music Festival 2011 at Thai Blogs

Wai Khru Ceremony at Muay Thai Festival

Posted on March 16, 2011

Muay Thai is truly an international sport these days as people all around the world compete in this ancient form of boxing. However, the spiritual home is definitely here in Thailand with the home base being in the ancient capital of Ayutthaya. Yesterday, 350 boxers from 35 different countries came together at Wat Mahathat to take part in the Wai Khru …

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Wai Khru Ceremony at Muay Thai Festival at Thai Blogs

Tattoo Festival at Wat Bang Phra 2011

Posted on March 09, 2011

One of the most bizarre festivals that I have ever attended in Thailand is the Tattoo Festival. This takes place at Wat Bang Phra temple in Nakhon Chaisi, about 50 kms west of Bangkok. This year it is on Saturday 19th March 2011. Wat Bang Phra is famous for its magically charged tattoos and amulets which can protect its wearer against…

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Tattoo Festival at Wat Bang Phra 2011 at Thai Blogs

Bun Bang Fai Festival near Roi Et

Posted on February 23, 2011

In July 2010 I went with my friends Aod and Chai to visit Aod’s family in Roi Et province. On the 10 and 11 July they celebrated the Bun Bang Fai Rocket Festival in the village of Ban Kang Pla (Nong Phai) which is on the road no 2043 a few km outside of Roi Et. On the…

Written by: TomUK

Read more: Bun Bang Fai Festival near Roi Et at Thai Blogs

Chinese Festival Parade in Nakhon Sawan

Posted on February 08, 2011

The most important date on the festival calendar for Nakhon Sawan is the annual Paknam Pho Chinese New Year Festival which lasts for 12 days and 12 nights. The highlights are definitely the two “Chao Por-Chao Mae” Processions which take place in the evening and then the following morning. I recently …

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Chinese Festival Parade in Nakhon Sawan at Thai Blogs

Amazing I-San Fair 2011

Posted on January 26, 2011

One of the least visited areas of Thailand is the North-East, or Isaan as it is referred to by the Thai people. This is a shame as it has a lot to offer such as its art and culture, …

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Amazing I-San Fair 2011 at Thai Blogs

Chinese Festival Parade

Posted on January 10, 2011

The Chinese people of Samrong in Samut Prakan Province believe that their God Jao Por Tap will help them get rich. Behind Imperial World, on the old Paknam Railway Road, they have built a large Chinese shrine dedicated to this God. Every year during January, they hold a parade through town which is attended by literally thousands of…

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Chinese Festival Parade at Thai Blogs

F1 Driver Mark Webber Meets Thai King

Posted on December 18, 2010

In this photo released by Royal Household Bureau, Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, left, listens to Red Bull Formula One, driver Mark Webber, front right, as he shows his racing car to Bhumibol during the courtesy call at Siriraj hospital in Bangkok…

Edited by: Richard Barrow

Read more: F1 Driver Mark Webber Meets Thai King at Thai Photo Blogs

Thailand International Balloon Festival

Posted on December 07, 2010

I recently attended the Thailand International Balloon and Adventure Sports Festival 2010 which this year was being held in Nakhon Nayok. This is the fourth time that the Balloon Festival has been held in Thailand. The first two years it took place…

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Thailand International Balloon Festival at Thai Blogs

Thailand International Balloon Festival 2010

Posted on December 04, 2010

Hot air balloons take off during the International Balloon Festival in Nakhon Nayok December 4, 2010. Pilots and their balloons from all over the world arrived for the five-day balloon festival as part of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 83rd birthday celebration, which is on December 5. ( Richard Barrow / Thai Festival Blogs ) More …

Edited by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Thailand International Balloon Festival 2010 at Thai Photo Blogs

Chiang Mai’s Yee Peng Festival

Posted on November 30, 2010

One of the most beautiful festivals in Thailand takes place on the full moon night of the 12th lunar month. It is known in Thai as Loy Krathong, but is sometimes referred to as the Festival of Lights. The next one will take place …

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Chiang Mai’s Yee Peng Festival at Thai Blogs

Making a Krathong

Posted on November 17, 2010

It will soon be time for Loy Krathong Festival which is one of the most beautiful festivals celebrated in Thailand. To take part in this event, Thai people make a small float shaped like a bowl. Traditionally this is made from the stem of a banana tree and also from the banana …

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Making a Krathong at My Thailand Blog by Richard Barrow

Lyrics for Loy Krathong

Posted on November 16, 2010

Loy Krathong is a beautiful Thai festival that many people look forward to every year. It is on the full moon night during November which this year falls on Sunday 21st November 2010 in Thailand. Students at our school have been busy making …

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Lyrics for Loy Krathong at Thai Culture Blogs

Thai Festivals in November 2010

Posted on November 09, 2010

November in Thailand sees some of my favourite festivals. These include Loy Krathong (21st November 2010), Surin Elephant Round-Up (20-21 November 2010), River Kwai Bridge Week (24 Nov-5 Dec 2010) and the Monkey Buffet Festival (28th November 2010). The sunflower season also kicks off in November. For a full list…

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Thai Festivals in November 2010 at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand

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