All Thai politicians at the moment have a very busy schedule of election campaigning. Most of the candidates only have to campaign in their own constituency. However, the big party list names have been travelling around Thailand in order to help drum up support for local candidates. The other day I told you about my experience when I joined…
This morning, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva continued on his election campaign trail by visiting Samut Prakan. Large areas in the province have been declared “Red Zones” and as a result of a history of shootings, Samut Prakan has already been declared “Thailand’s most likely…
Korn Chatikavanij, the Finance Minister, visited Samut Prakan this afternoon in support of the local Democrat Candidate Saracha Weerachatwattana. Korn travelled around in a converted pick-up truck greeting local people and encouraging them to vote for the Democrats in the … Continue reading →
See the full gallery on Posterous Pictures of some of the fruit that is going to be offered to monks at Wat Mahawong in Samut Prakan. This is an old tradition that is being revived this year. Permalink | Leave a comment
See the full gallery on Posterous For the next 16 days there is a Worship Buddha Relic Festival at Dusit Maha Prasat Palace at Ancient Siam in Samut Prakan. It is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. From 1st to 16th June 2011. Permalink | Leave a comment
See the full gallery on Posterous Today I’m at Ancient Siam (Muang Boran) in Samut Prakan for the opening ceremony for “Worshipping Buddha Relics”. Permalink | Leave a comment
On Sunday 22nd May 2011, the local elections for the Chairman of the Provincial Administration Organization (PAO) took place in Samut Prakan. Counting of the ballots started in the early evening and continued into the early hours of the morning at each of the District centers. …
The polling booths in Samut Prakan for the Provincial Administration Organisation (PAO) elections are closed. Counting is about to start. Scavengers are out now grabbing as many election posters as they can for recycling. I bet you by tomorrow most would have gone. Permalink | Leave a comment
Suvarnabhumi Airport, outside of Bangkok, has received a lot of criticism over the years. Of late, the complaint has been about the long queues at Immigration. Most of the complaints have been from outbound passengers, but inbound have also complained about grumpy and slow staff. They say that immigration officials seem to take forever. …
It has become popular these days to revitalize some of the old riverside markets around Thailand. New floating markets are also being built to match this demand. This is part two of my comprehensive list of Thai floating markets that …
The Sky Train system in Bangkok was planned to be the answer to all the traffic problems of the city. I remember joining thousands of others on the first day that it opened on the King’s birthday in 1999. In theory it was a good idea, but in reality it didn’t work well as it …
One of the more traditional events that takes place during Songkran is “song nam phra”. This is the practice of bathing Buddha images with rose scented water. Most tourists, and even some Thai teenagers, seem to think that Songkran is only about throwing water at each other. However, it was…
There are many different places around Bangkok where you can celebrate Songkran this year. The most popular places for the water fights will most likely be Khao San Road and Silom Road. However, if you want to see a more traditional side of Songkran, then I…
Songkran is the start of the traditional Thai new year. It also marks the height of the hot season. A good way to cool off is to join in with the many water fights that are just starting in Thailand. Traditionally, you are supposed to splash your elders with a little rose scented water. But, these …
In January this year, the Thai government launched their campaign to promote 100% use of crash helmets. It is a year long campaign that started mainly with government offices. It became compulsory for anyone entering or riding in their premises to be wearing a helmet. If they didn’t have a helmet, they were stopped …
Today in Samut Prakan they kicked off a road safety campaign to get everyone wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle. Free helmets were given out to everyone. – Posted from my iPhone
Songkran Water Fights at Ancient Siam in Samut Prakan It is nearly time for the most popular Thai Festival, Songkran 2011 , which takes place all over Thailand in mid April every year. This is the traditional Thai new year which is…
One of the most important places to celebrate Makha Bucha Day, a Buddhist holiday, is at Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan. This royal temple, in Nakhon Si Thammarat in Southern Thailand, houses a relic of the Lord Buddha. On the full…
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