Posted on
March 03, 2010
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I went to eat at Tesco Lotsus on Srinakarin Road in Samut Prakan. I saw this interesting dish which is like an egg noodle combined with Chinese Chicken Rice. - Posted from my iPhone
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Eating at Tesco Lotus Plus at My Thailand Blog by Richard Barrow
Tags: Generalsamut prakanThailand
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General, Thailand, Uncategorized, samut prakan
Posted on
March 01, 2010
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This is a rare family photo for Grace as she still lives with her grandparents. I cannot remember the last time her mother came to visit. They went to do a passport for Grace this morning. - Posted from my iPhone
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Nong Grace with her Parents at My Thailand Blog by Richard Barrow
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General, Thailand, Uncategorized
Posted on
February 28, 2010
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This is the monument that they are building in Paknam to commemorate the first railway line in Thailand. I am not sure if I like the design. - Posted from my iPhone
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Paknam Railway Monument at My Thailand Blog by Richard Barrow
Tags: Generalsamut prakanThailand
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General, Thailand, Uncategorized
Posted on
February 28, 2010
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One of the most important events in the Thai Buddhist calendar is Makha Bucha Day (sometimes spelled Magha Puja). It takes place on the full moon day of the third lunar month which is usually late February or early March. This year it was today, 28th February 2010. Like many Thai people, I was up early this morning before …
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Makha Bucha Day 2010 at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand
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Thailand, Trang, samut prakan, thai buddhism
Posted on
February 28, 2010
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I am at the temple to take pictures of people doing Wien tien. Many here already but most will come after dark. - Posted from my iPhone
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Wien Tien at Wat Asokaram at My Thailand Blog by Richard Barrow
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General, Thailand, Uncategorized
Posted on
February 27, 2010
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This morning I drove over to the 100 Year Market at Klong Suan on the border between Samut Prakan and Chachoengsao. They were having their second annual market fair which will take place this long weekend during the Makha Bucha holiday. Mr. Surachai Kanasa, the Governor of Samut Prakan, was …
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Klong Suan Market Fair 2010 at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand
Tags: Chachoengsaosamut prakansongkran
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Chachoengsao, Thailand, bangkok, bangkok day trips, samut prakan
Posted on
February 27, 2010
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This morning I drove over to the 100 Year Market at Klong Suan on the border between Samut Prakan and Chachoengsao. They were having their second annual market fair which will take place this long weekend during the Makha Bucha holiday. Mr. Surachai Kanasa, the Governor of Samut Prakan, was there for the grand opening. If you have never been…
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Klong Suan Market Fair 2010 at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand
Tags: samut prakansongkranthai
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Chachoengsao, Thailand, bangkok, bangkok day trips, samut prakan
Posted on
February 26, 2010
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At Klong Suan Market. I will post more pics at http://www.paknamphotos.com - Posted from my iPhone
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Klong Suan 100 Year Marker at My Thailand Blog by Richard Barrow
Tags: Generalsamut prakanThailand
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General, Thailand, Uncategorized, samut prakan
Posted on
February 26, 2010
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K3 students came into school today to practice for their graduation ceremony tomorrow.
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Getting ready for K3 Graduation at My Thailand Blog by Richard Barrow
Tags: samut prakanThailand
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General, Thailand, Uncategorized
Posted on
February 25, 2010
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This is the view from the 6th floor of the school building. - Posted from my iPhone
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: View from my school at My Thailand Blog by Richard Barrow
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General, Thailand, Uncategorized
Posted on
February 25, 2010
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Most petrol stations in Thailand have a store where you can buy snacks and drinks. There is also often a restaurant.
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Petrol Station at My Thailand Blog by Richard Barrow
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General, Thailand, Uncategorized
Posted on
February 20, 2010
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Thai police use a water gun during an exercise at the City Hall Plaza in Samut Prakan on 20th February 2010. Thai security forces and police organized a joint exercise to prepare for possible anti-government protests in Thailand next week
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Edited by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Preparing for Red Shirt Street Protests at Thai Photo Blogs
Tags: News Photossamut prakanThailand
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News Photos, Thailand, samut prakan
Posted on
February 20, 2010
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The tension is rising in Thailand as we have now started the countdown to Judgement Day on Friday 26th February 2010. The red shirts have already started their protests though so far the yellow shirts have decided to stay at home. If that is true then any riots on the streets of Bangkok next week should be limited…
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Preparing for Judgement Day in Thailand at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand
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Thailand, bangkok, samut prakan
Posted on
February 11, 2010
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Traditionally, in Thailand, when a Buddhist dies, their body is cremated and then the bones and ashes are collected and are either kept at the temple or at home or sometimes both. However, there is a third option which is seemingly becoming more popular these days. It is called “loi angkarn” which …
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Floating Ashes in the Sea at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand
Tags: bangkoksamut prakanThailand
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Buddhism, Thailand, bangkok, samut prakan, thai buddhism
Posted on
February 02, 2010
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On Sunday, we went for an enjoyable bicycle ride in Bangkok. At first glance, this would sound like a crazy idea. But, it is amazing that after only a short boat ride across the Chao Phraya River, we were surrounded by lush green vegetation and almost complete silence. In fact, for most of …
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Bicycle Tours in Bangkok at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand
Tags: bangkoksamut prakansongkranThailand
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Thailand, bangkok, bangkok day trips, samut prakan
Posted on
February 01, 2010
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When we talk about horse polo, we usually think of the colonials in places like India. I watched my first polo match in Gilgit in Pakistan about 15 years ago. It was a thrilling game played out on a dusty pitch…
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Thailand Polo King’s Cup 2010 at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand
Tags: samut prakansongkranThailand
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Thailand, samut prakan
Posted on
January 24, 2010
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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, on the last Sunday of January, they hold a parade through town which is attended …
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Jao Por Tap Chinese Parade at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand
Tags: add new tagfestivalssamut prakanThailand
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Thailand, festivals, samut prakan
Posted on
January 21, 2010
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TOUR2 : Bang Nampheung Floating Market, The Erawan Museum, Reclining Buddha at Bang Phli and finishing with a meal at sunset at the Bang Pu Seaside Resort. Samut Prakan Province is sandwiched between Bangkok and the Gulf of Thailand. As it is so close to the capital of Thailand it…
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Tour of Samut Prakan 02 at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand
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Thailand, bangkok, samut prakan
Posted on
January 17, 2010
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On Sunday 17th January 2010, Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Kamthorn Pumhiran presided over the wreath-laying ceremony at the Royal Thai Naval Academy in Samut Prakan. The event commemorates the bravery of the naval heroes who sacrificed their lives in defence of the country’s independence and sovereignty during that battle that took…
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Edited by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Admiral Kamthorn Pumhiran at Thai Photo Blogs
Tags: People in the Newssamut prakanThailand
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People in the News, Thailand, samut prakan
Posted on
January 17, 2010
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Today marks the 69th anniversary of the battle with the French on 17th January 1941 near the island of Koh Chang. In dispute were some of the territories in Indochina that Thailand wanted to claim back. Although the Thais fought bravely, they lost two torpedo boats…
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Written by: Richard Barrow
Read more: Thai Navy Memorial Day at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand
Tags: bangkoksamut prakanThailand
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Thailand, samut prakan