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Interesting Facts about Thailand 02

Posted on January 12, 2009

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…

Written by: Stephen Cleary

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Monks as Fortune Teller’s

Posted on January 11, 2009

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 …

Written by: Panrit "Gor" Daoruang

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National Children’s Day

Posted on January 10, 2009

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 …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Interesting Facts about Thailand 01

Posted on January 07, 2009

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 …

Written by: Stephen Cleary

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National Symbols of Thailand

Posted on January 06, 2009

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…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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