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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…

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…

People are already planning their holidays in Thailand for 2010 and so we thought we would help out by letting you know the dates of the main events and holidays. I know so many people keep asking “When is Loy Krathong…

Thai Muslim women take part in Ramadan prayers outside Pattani Central Mosque in south Thailand’s Pattani province. Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking and conducting sexual relations from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. (Reuters) More Thailand pictures can be found at www

Today is an auspicious day in Thailand for all Thai people. Today is the ninth day of the ninth month of the ninth year in the 21st Century which translates as 09 09 09. The number nine in Thai is ” gao ” which sounds similar to another word which means…

If you are planning on visiting Chiang Mai, I would recommend that you include a Sunday in your schedule. That is the day when Thailand’s best handicrafts market spreads out in the streets of the old city – a perfect opportunity to buy souvenirs and presents. It stretches from Thapae gate almost all the …

When you are travelling it is not always a good idea to follow too closely your guidebooks. If you have the time, then explore the area and you might find some hidden gems. The other day I was happy to stumble across a Buddhist Park…

There hasn’t been a lot to report the last few days. I have been busy, well busy enough at school. The classes are settling in well and they seem to understand the rules that have been set down. I have been pretty ruthless with the kids, the students who have been doing … Read full story >>>

The Cannes Film Festival is over and all the awards have been handed out, with nothing but mixed criticism for Pen-ek Ratanaruang’s Nymph , the lone Thai film in the festival’s “official selection”. But last night, Thai news reports led me to search for more Thai films at Cannes in the online catalog… Read full story >>>

There is a lot to digest and discuss in Crispin’s latest article entitled ” My friend is my enemy in Thailand”: Have removed the background information (but if you not familiar with all aspects you should have a read). Key excerpts: Diplomats familiar with the situation say that UDD co-leader Veera… Read full story >>>

Personally, even as a humanist and doubter, it is my favorite Buddhist holy day: Visakha Puja . It’s the day you see the local temples overflow with people of all walks of life and ages. The day in the year that shows an alive and … Read full story >>>

Visakha Bucha Day is the most important day in the Buddhist calendar. It marks the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha which all happened on the full moon of the sixth lunar month. All around Thailand, Buddhists will be going to their …

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