Category Archives: Holidays

Chiang Mai Inthakin Ceremony 2009

It’s happening now! This year, it started on 20 May and will last till 27 May. Where? Wat Chedi Luang, where the Inthakin Pillar or Pillar of the City resides. Thai people come to pray to this totem used in … Continue reading

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Visakha Bucha Aftermath

Guess what happens after tons of people walk up Doi Suthep? Tons of rubbish get left by the roadside. It’s an ugly sight. Even with posters urging people not to do it, this year the same thing happens again. Imagine … Continue reading

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Visakha Bucha Day 2009

Today’s Visakha Bucha Day in Thailand. Visakha Bucha falls on the full moon of the sixth lunar month and it commemorates the dates of Lord Buddha’s Birth, Enlightenment and Mahaparinibbhana. In Chiang Mai, devotees gathered and made their way up … Continue reading

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Thailand’s Top Destinations Final Results

Still remember this contest by Bangkok Post? Well, it’s been a year and the results are out! Here’re the top nine in alphabetical order: •   Amphawa Community, Samut Songkram •   Klong Suan 100-year-old Market, Samut Prakan •   Pai, Mae Hong … Continue reading

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