Thailand Stories

The Buddha image in Thailand that is most often labelled as the most beautiful is this one called Phra Buddha Chinnarat. It can be found at Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Woramahawihan, or Wat Yai for short, in Phitsanulok Province. … Continue reading →

I have already started to receive letters asking about the political situation in Bangkok. The questions often go like this: “I’m coming to Thailand on holiday in a few weeks. Will there be any problems with the rallies?” As always, questions like these are very difficult to answer. I …

Early this morning I went for a walk around the protest sites for the Thai Patriot Network and the Yellow Shirts. The protesters have set up camp around Government House in Bangkok. During previous protests the PAD occupied Government House. It is possible that they might do this again. The TPN…

One of the most beautiful temples in Uthai Thani is Wat Chantharam otherwise known as Wat Tha Sung. In one of the buildings there is this replica of the famous Phra Phutthachonnarat. Many people regard this to be the most beautiful image in…

Here are some more interesting facts about Thailand that you might not have known before. I will post some more next week. 11. Prior to 1913, most Thais did not have surnames. 12. Thailand’s most expensive pure-breed of dog is the beautiful ‘Bangkaew’. Half-wolf/half-house dog, the Bangkaew has it’s origins in Phitsanulok province. Premium Bangkaew…

Everyone must have something which they dream about. For me, it is a motorcycle. I have been dreaming about it since I was about 13 years old. The only problem is that my parents don’t have much money. I sometimes thought about buying a stolen one like one of my friends. Now I am happy I didn’t do anything stupid, because my dream is gonna …

On the second Saturday of January every year, the Thai people celebrate National Children’s Day. This has been going on for about 50 years now. Children are seen not only as the national treasure, but they are also seen as the future of the country. It is important that they are protected and that they are guided into becoming responsible citizens. In the West, we are …

Here are some interesting facts about Thailand that you might not have known before. I will post some more next week. 1. The Thai greeting “sawatdee” was invented during the Second World War. Before that, people greeted each other by asking if they had eaten yet. 2. According to the World Meteorological Organization, Bangkok is the hottest capital city in the world. 3. HRH The Crown Prince, an avid collector of classic cars, has …

What would you say is the symbol of your country? One of my students came up to me the other day and asked “What is the symbol of England?”. I couldn’t really think of any one symbol. Certainly not an official one. My student suggested Big Ben which is partly true but that is really a national icon. Something that represents the country. In the American movies, if they want to…