Map of Route the King will take from Siriraj Hospital to Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall
On the morning of Wednesday 5th December, His Majesty the King will make a public appearance on the balcony at Ananta
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Thais Camp Out at Royal Plaza to Wait for the King
With still another 20 hours to go before His Majesty The King is due to arrive on the Mukkhadej balcony of
Read moreMounted Cavalry in Bangkok for the King’s Birthday Rehearsal
The army were out on the streets of Bangkok today. It wasn’t for another coup. It was for the rehearsal
Read moreIlluminated Boat Procession in Bangkok
One of the best places to celebrate Loy Krathong in Bangkok last night was probably along the riverfront. I know
Read moreWat Saket Temple Fair Parade on 21 November
One of the oldest temple fairs in Bangkok takes place at Wat Saket. This is the location for the famous
Read moreCelebrate Loy Krathong in America
@ThaiEmbDC: “Come and Join us at “The Magical Experience of Loi Krathong Festival” December 1st, from 4 PM at Wat
Read moreChristmas Tree in front of Central World
Christmas Tree in front of ZEN/CentralWorld in #Bangkok – RT @KomNopparat: ต้นคริสมาสต์ลานหน้า ZEN
Read moreSurin Elephant Round-up 14-25 November 2012
This is probably the last of the big Thai festivals that I haven’t attended yet. I am not sure when
Read moreAnniversary Celebrations for the Erawan Shrine in Bangkok
One of the most popular shrines in Bangkok, both for Thais and foreigners, is the Erawan Shrine on the corner
Read moreChristmas Tree Going Up at Central World in Bangkok
It may still only be October, but it would seem that it is never too early to celebrate Christmas in
Read moreWhere to Buy Christmas Decorations in Bangkok
Last night I was at the Bangkok International Gift Fair at BITEC. A couple of the stalls there specialised in Christmas
Read moreFree Vegetarian Food at the Chinese Shrine
The Vegetarian Festival has started in Thailand. This means ten days of not eating any animals products. It’s not actually
Read moreGetting Ready for the Vegetarian Festival in Thailand
The Vegetarian Festival is nearly upon us again. This will now be my fifth year of eating vegan for ten
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