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The House of shadow puppetry

2011-06-19T07:57:00.000-07:00

The House of shadow puppetry in Nakhon Si Thammarat

If ever there was a chance for a trip to the province of Nakhon Si Thammarat, should not be a surprise that they should pay a visit to the House Shadow Puppet Subsin Suchart. It is situated at 18.10 If Thammasok 3 Road. Suchart Subsin uncle is a master of shadow puppets and puppet maker most able of the province. He inherited the culture of puppet making and control, and has been recognized both nationally and internationally. In addition, maintaining Thai culture in his art through the use of Thai musical instruments in their performances. He also received the Thailand Tourism Award in 1996 for his house puppet Excellence in the category of Cultural and Historical Site. Suchart Shadow Puppets Subsin House is also a source of income, production and sale of shadow puppets, which shows how to make puppets, and an area to display the tools and collections of international shadow puppets.

Suchart Subsin uncle was born on July 2, 1938 in Sa Kaew village, house number 138 Moo 3, Sa Kaew sub-district., Tha Sala district, Nakhon Si Thammarat province. He finished grade 10 Wat Sa Kaew school and had learned to make shadow puppets for Mr. Nookao Thong, who was a shadow puppet maker working in the province. He continued to learn until he was able to create, design and make shadow theater-style patterns of ancient and contemporary. Moreover, Mr. Suchart Subsin also acquired the ability to write poetry and screenplays shadow puppet play. In the house of Mr. Suchart Subsin is that there are demonstrations of how to make puppets and puppet plays representations of shade for those interested. It is an important site in the province of Nakhon Si Thammarat, and there are both Thai and foreign tourists who come to visit and see demonstrations. The shadow play Suchart resulting from the use of high quality skin, so that the puppets are considered high level. Its quality also becomes a valuable export product.

In the house of Mr. Suchart Subsin, home of the famous shadow puppet maker of Nakhon Si Thammarat city, there is a powerful smell of cow skin, and the echo of shadow puppet-making tools for all day. This is the spell that keeps the place full of life, and makes it an inspiration which earned him the gratitude of His Majesty the King after a performance in 1984 to keep alive the ancient folk art in these modern times.
Interesting things in the House Shadow Puppet Suchart

1. Shadow puppet museum house
It's a big 2-storey building together with the shadow puppet shows inside. There are many characters, including angels, giants, governors, the principal actors, actresses, comedians and female ghosts. In addition, there are shadow plays that come from all over the world, inside and outside Thailand, as puppets of central and northeast (Pramote Uthai) Thailand, India, Indochina, Turkey and Indonesia (Wayang Kulit). Some old shadow puppets from different eras, as old as World War I to World War II, through such famous characters as Theng Nui, Kaew, Samoh, Sai Nui, Lang Kwan Muang, and more. There are also displays of musical instruments have been used in plays of shadow puppets.

2. Souvenir shop
Inside the house shadow puppet, there are many beautiful and delicate patterns of shadow puppets for sale you can buy souvenirs or gifts.

3. The shadow puppet making demonstration
Mr. Suchart Subsin addition, there are also family members who help make shadow puppets and can drill many beautiful colors in the skins of puppets. Viewing this show is not only impressive, but if you like a tourist, you can buy the dolls.

4. The shadow puppet plays
The room is a small stage, outdoor building that can hold about 30 people. Subsin Suchart and his age, has spent his retirement years, continues to perform the plays shadow puppet by having your child play musical instruments, along with their stories. The stories do differ on many issues, from politics to drugs, and each story has its own set of gags to entertain the audience. The audience group determines the work that will, depending on whether children or adults, or if the audience is particularly interested in seeing a performance in particular. Again, there are many beautiful puppets available for sale as souvenirs or gifts.

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Krabi

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This coastal province covers an area of 4,709 square kilometers and is located 814 kilometres south of Bangkok. Krabi's major attractions are located largely along its extensive coastline, which contains several well-known beaches and bays, and numerous offshore tropical islands.

History of Krabi

From archaeological discoveries, it is believed that Krabi was one of the oldest communities in Thailand dating from the prehistoric period. It is also believed that Krabi was once the town of Ban Thai Samo, one of 12 royal cities that used a monkey as the town symbol. Krabi was a dependency town of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Kingdom. Another legend indicates that the town may have taken its name after the meaning of Krabi, which means sword. This may have stemmed from a legend that says an ancient sword was unearthed prior to the city's founding. Later, the sword became a symbol of Krabi.

Geography of Krabi

Krabi's mountainous physical geography is broken by highlands and plains on the mainland; the provincial administration also covers more than 130 large and small islands in the Andaman Sea.

Natural forest cover is chiefly mangrove and Cassia trees. Krabi's sandy clay soil conditions are perfect for a variety of agricultural produces, including: rubber trees, palms, oranges, coconuts, and coffee. The Krabi River flows 5 kilometres through the town and falls into the Andaman Sea at Tambon Pak Nam.

Krabi is administratively divided into 8 Amphoes (districts): Amphoe Muang, Khao Phanom, Khlong Thom, Plai Phraya, Ko Lanta, Ao Luek, Lam Thap, and Nuea Khlong.

MBK shopping centerOpening hours: Mon- Sun 10 am – 10 pm

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General Information Telephone : +66(0)2 620-9000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +66(0)2 620-9000 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Opening hours: Mon- Sun 10 am – 10 pm

Sky Train : National Stadium Station (W1)

Address : 444 , Phayathai Road , Wangmai, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330 Thailand

Credit Cards : All major cards are accepted

Official Website : mbk-center.co.th

Email : marketing@mbk-center.co.th

MBK Center has 8 floors. The floors are loosely divided as follows:

1st – 3rd Floor Clothing, , Shoes, Accessories, Cosmetic, Leather items, Optical, Jewelries, Paintings, Photo studios, Beauty Salons, Fast-food outlets, etc.

4th Floor Mobile phones and accessories, Communication equipments, Walkman, CD and MP3 players, Electronics , etc.

5th Floor International Food Court, Restaurants, Furniture
6th Floor Thai Handicraft shops, Food center

7th – 8th Floor Entertainment floor containing of 8 movie theatres, 28 bowling lanes, Karaoke options, Game zone, Food and drinks.

History

Built in 1985 by Chokchai Bulakul, the name of the mall was originally Mahboonkrong Center . It is the combined names of "Mah" and "Boonkhrong", father and mother of Chokchai, respectively. Mahboonkrong ran into financial difficulty in its early years and was sold to the Dusit Thani Group. The name of the mall is now shortened to MBK Center and managed by MBK Plc. The busts of Chokchai's parents are still displayed on the ground floor of MBK Center facing the front doors.

MBK Center has an average of 115,000 customers / day, including 35,000 tourists from around the world. It's considered to be the most visited mall in the country.

The mall was renovated in 2003-2004 and has become one of the most recognizable buildings in Bangkok .

BTS station

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lunch crowds at siam BTS station,the interchange station for the train next to MBK shopping center

Koh Tao

2011-04-09T08:31:00.000-07:00

There Are Many beautiful islands Located in Surat Thani province That One Should never miss! I visited four of These islands on January this year - Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Nang Yuan and Koh Tao. Simply I love them all. The Easiest Way to See These amazing islands is to book an island hopping tour-through the local tour operators. After lunch, Simply sit back and relax and enjoy the spectacular views (Koh Tao, Thailand) Koh Tao (Turtle Island) is one of the MOST popular diving destinations in Thailand Located at the Central Gulf Coast of Southern Thailand and an important breeding ground for Hawksbill turtles and green turtles. The island of Koh Tao is a diver's paradise and Many come here to learn diving or escape the hustle and bustle of the tourist crowd and want more Than the Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan. We had Our lunch at the island of Koh Tao aftering visiting the spectacular Koh Nang Yuan. When we arrive, the beach WAS jam-packed with sunbathers. White sand and crystal clear blue water make this a perfect place visitors WHERE CAN watch the water, soak in the sun or swim and it is a definitely a great place to Meet Some beautiful people. The island is rich marine life iin (Koh Tao, Thialand) Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan offer More then 30 dive sites for you to explore the beautiful array of marine life. Snorkeling is not my cup of tea But I really enjoyed the exquisite scenery and the brightly colored coral feeding fishes surround me. It Was a beautiful day. Getting There: It will take you about 1.5hr-2hr to Reach Koh Tao Koh Samui by speedboat from the sea Depending on season and Conditions. Usually tour operators start the trip to Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan Island at 8:30 a.m. and ends around 4pm, inclusive of soft drinks, light snacks, fruit, lunch and snorkeling equipment.

Phuket

2011-03-08T06:12:00.000-08:00

Phuket is the kind of place that is breathtaking in the summer and yet attractive in the rainy season.

Driving around the island of rain can be fun and exciting, so I got together with some friends and went alone. The first route began in the Sarasin bridge of a legend of true love took place. While driving over the bridge if you make a wish for love and hold your breath until the end, is said to come true.

Follow the road along Mai Khao Beach, became the breeding ground of leather-back turtles, a pride and joy of Phuketians. You will also find some five-star hotels throughout the area.

Leaving the beach and turn on the road, we Baan Koh Aen and could not make a stop. At the end of the road, a marina was presented to us so that we realized this is where luxury yachts are anchored. No wonder that Phuket was voted "Best of Asia's Maritime Capital." There are ports in the excursion boats take visitors around the green islands and hotels, while relaxing with a cup of coffee in hand, admiring the stunning views beyond.

Back to km 10. on the road, turn the direction of the airport directly to Nai Yang Beach and National Park Sirinart reached. Upon entering we were greeted with rows of pine trees and white sand beach where turtles back leather lay their eggs. It is a good place to take a dip in the ocean or go snorkeling and admire beautiful corals.

After that, we went to Naiton Beach. This area is quieter than other beaches, making it the ideal place for a private tour for two. The wind and the waves here are pretty strong so I got wet without having to go in the water.

Following the road meanders along the beach and up and down the mountain, we see the panoramic ocean views and lush rubber plantations. Reaching Layan Beach arrived at La Laguna, an old mine that had been renovated into a hotel with golf course. It would be good to go a round or two if we had the time. Instead, we went for a great lunch at one of several restaurants in the area.

Full-stomachs and ready to rock, we headed to the beach of Surin. This area is full of stalls selling local chicken Somtam steakhouse that is loved by Thais and foreigners.

The landscape around Kamala Beach is magnificent, both along the beach and cliffs. Passing through we Kalim Patong Beach, the center of tourist paradise. We loved the shopping, nightlife and the sights and sounds that go on all day. You should find the time to come to club hopping one of those days.

Next on the list is Karon beach, the longest of Phuket. Visitors can find their own place away from everyone here. In Kata Beach you can find groups of young surfers riding and moving in and out of the waves.

As the day progressed, we went to Laem Promthep and waited patiently to witness the most beautiful sunset. Lasted only seconds, but it was quite memorable. Before leaving, we retreaded down and took some photos as a souvenir of this beautiful day.

Taking a drive around the island of Phuket with her friends was a day well spent. All I found, beaches, people, attractions, restaurants consists of a fun-filled day that will live in memory of all the coming years.

Green papaya salad

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Green papaya salad is the most popular dish in Thailand. Northeastern is a food that is eaten with sticky rice and other dishes from the northeast and Laab, meat salad and bamboo shoot salad.

The two most popular types of green papaya salad or dried shrimp or crab are salty. green papaya salad with dried shrimp and peanuts is called som tum thai. The green papaya salad with salted crab is called som tum pbooh. Most ingredients are the same.

Ingredients

2 cups shredded fresh green papaya, use a Pro-Cut peeler or knife Thai Miracle.

3 roma tomatoes, medium, or use a little more if you can find cherry tomatoes

A handful of fresh green beans cut into 1 inch pieces

2 tablespoons dried shrimp

4-6 fresh Thai chiles, stems removed

3-4 cloves garlic

2 tablespoons fish sauce

2 tablespoons palm sugar

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons juice from pickled mud fish (optional)

Instructions

Peel fresh green papaya, rinse out milk-white, dry, and then destroy all papaya. Sprinkle with a little salt then rinse and drain. Keep 2 cups shredded papaya out, and put the rest in a sealed container for later use. Cut the tomatoes into thin slices. In a clay mortar and pestle Lao-style, thick book fresh chiles (whole) and garlic. Add green beans and tomato slices, and pound it lightly (not over-crush). Add the dried shrimp, fish sauce, palm sugar and lime juice. Add these items spoon by spoon, and taste as you go. To add the peanuts, add now and lightly pound (optional). If you want to add pickled mud fish (Pla ra), add two tablespoons of juice (optional). Add the shredded papaya and pound together until well blended. Serve in a dish with fresh cabbage and green beans on the side. Enjoy!

Nightlife and entertainment places in Koh Samui - Chaweng Beach

2011-03-07T22:18:00.001-08:00

If you like the nightlife in Patong Beach, Phuket, enjoy the beach of Chaweng. Chaweng Beach has something for everyone and is one of the most happening places in Koh Samui. Located on the east coast of Koh Samui Island, which attracts many young travelers. I was there in January. Not for clubs, just watching the street.

The area has a variety of hotels, bars, discos, clubs, restaurants and bars to suit all tastes and budgets. As the sun sets, it becomes a city of the party and the main road of Chaweng is one of the best places in Koh Samui for people watching and a great place to shop for beachwear.

Another interesting finding in the island: there are many drug stores and convenience stores 11.07 through the streets of Koh Samui, more than any other provinces in Thailand.

King Narai the Great Lopburi Thailand

2011-02-18T04:21:00.000-08:00

Lopburi, the former Lavapura or washed, can be found in the central part of Thailand (2 hours drive from Bangkok) was very prosperous during the sixth to tenth centuries Dvaravati and was influenced by Khmer culture during the 10 to 12 centuries. This period in Thailand is known as the Lopburi period.

When Ayutthaya was established in 1350AD, Lopburi became the second capital city. King Narai the Great (1656-1688AD), 27 king of the Ayutthaya period, he ordered the French and Italian engineers building the Phra Narai Palace Ratchawang (Wang Narai), strong walls and Lopburi. King Narai Palace used to host government officials and real missions for recreation and a home game during the holidays.

The reign of King Narai the Great Fair is held in February each year to commemorate the good deeds of King Narai the Great of Lop Buri and the nation. This annual fair features popular dramas, other events, light shows and sound booths that offer local products, all surrounded by beautiful decorative lamps and locals often wear traditional clothes for the occasion.

Jesada Technik Museum

2011-02-12T02:04:00.000-08:00

Jesada Technik Museum was founded by Mr.Jesada Deshsakulrith, Thai businessman who loves to have sightseeing of Automobile and Mechanics and have had a chance to visit several interesting museums of antique car in Europe & USA. This inspires him to start collecting antique and hard-to-find car in his collection. Starting from Messerschmitt KR-200 (Bubble Car: 1958) brought in from Switzerland. The more he collects, the more he studies. He found that automobile evolution substantially creates comfort, happiness to mankind. Each piece of collection implies conceptual philosophy telling spirit of designer and manufacturer which is valuable to next generation. Currently there are approximately 500 pieces of collection in the premise e.g. Airplane, Helicopter, Tank, Bus, Sedan, Bubble Car, Motorcycle, Tricycle and Bicycle from around the world. He has intention to educate Thai who love mechanics to have an opportunity to see the real object rather than only seeing from picture. The museum was then established at Ngewrai district, Nakornchaisri Ampur, Nakornprathom Province. The museum is open for free entrance.

The highlight of the Jesada Technik Museum is there is plenty of bubble car which cannot see anywhere easily. The children who come to visit can touch car in imagination of dream by themselves. Due to the museum is open freely for visitor to access inside a car which is really expensive and scarce. Mr.Jesada told his heartfelt feeling impressively that “Dream of children is much more valuable than what they are touching. Who knows in the future, these children will create things which are multiple larger than what I do.”

Austin 7 Chummy

Model : 7 chummy
Motor : austin
body : Steel
Years Built : Fall 1929
No. Cylinders : 4
Chassis : Steel Tube
Displacement : 747 cc
Suspension Front : Coil
No. Surviving : n/a
Horsepower : 10
Suspension Rear : Coil
Gearbox : 3 + rev
Steering : Worm
Starter : Dynastart
Brakes : Hydraulic
Electrics : 12 v
Interior : 4x Bench
Top Speed : 85 km/h

see more at http://www.jesadatechnikmuseum.com/product_detail.php?qid=3&v=1

Wat Pumin in the City of Nan

2011-02-11T18:26:00.001-08:00

Located about 668 kilometres from Bangkok, Wat Pumin is one of the 50 Northern temples that I visited recently with Silpakorn University Bangkok. Besides Wat Nong Bua, Wat Pumin is a very unusual Nan’s temple in Thailand. In the middle of the temple, four majestic golden Buddha statues of Maravijaya with their backs against one another facing the four directions. The doors are delicately carved in splendid designs by Lanna craftsmen.

Wat Phumin was built in Lanna-style by King Jetabutbrahim, the ruler of Nan in 1596. The temple underwent a major restoration in 1867 and the mural paintings in the interior have become the valued treasures of the temple. It is believed that the wall murals were painted by Chinese artists during this time. Blue is one of the primary colours extensively used in the mural paintings. The wall paintings, in Thai Lu style are considered highly valuable and depict legends concerning the Lord Buddha as well as local legends and the local way of life, which include native attires, weaving and commerce with foreign countries.

Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat (Phitsanulok Province)

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Chinnarat famous Phra Buddha at Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat (Phitsanulok Province)
Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat in Phitsanulok, the front door? Northern Thailand? It is home to the famous Phra Buddha Chinnarat. The monastery is situated on the bank of Nan River near the bridge of Naresuan. The Buddhist temple is a 5 minute walk from the newly opened Heritage Yodia Boutique Hotel in Phitsanulok. It is commonly known by locals as "? Wat Yai?, Is the most important monastery of Phitsanulok.

The monastery was built in the reign of Phra Maha Racha Thamma I (Phra Lithai) in 1357 AD houses the Phra Buddha Chinnarat considered the most beautiful Buddha image in Thailand. This statue was cast in the attitude of subduing evil during the last period of Sukhothai in 1631. Later, the year of 1931, King Ekatosarot graciously bestowed some of their gold badges to be beaten in the gold plate and applied to the image with his own hand, creating the most beautiful Buddha image.

There are many other beautiful and remarkable things in the grounds of the monastery.? The mother-of-pearl inlaid wooden doors of Vihara are especially splendid, and were built by King Boromkot in 1756 as a dedication to Phra Buddha Chinnarat. Behind the Vihara, there is a large prang 36 meters high, which is a staircase leading to the niche containing the Buddha relics. In front of the prang, there is Phra Attar, and the 9 / 4 Vihara slope, is the newly renovated Buddha image.

Besides Chinnarat Phra Buddha image, there is also a replica of the Phra Buddha image Chinnarat found at the famous Wat Benchamampovit (Marble Temple) in Bangkok, and hopefully, I can make a comparison between these two images of Buddha in the near future.

Learning to read Thai

2011-02-08T06:43:00.000-08:00

Learning to read Thai
Thai script is derived from Sanskrit, an ancient language from India. As English, Thai, is read phonetically from left to right. While the symbols used in the Thai script are very different from the English letters, words often spoken Thai as written, which makes reading easier for Thai language. Learning to read Thai can be done online, through study teams at home or in a school with a tutor.
1. Familiarize yourself with the sound of each letter in the Thai alphabet. The Thai alphabet has 44 consonants, 32 vowels, numbers, symbols and special marks. Visit a site like Learn Thai Podcast and click each letter to hear the correct pronunciation.
2. Visit a Web site, and learning in Thailand and click "Learn to Read Thai." This site offers 22 free classes online reading.
3. Start at Lesson 1 and proceed through the course at their own pace. For additional assistance and clarification, click "Learning from the tone" or "Reading Resources" on the homepage.
4. Visit a website such as the Rosetta Stone and the search for Thai teams. Rosetta Stone offers immersion programs, including audio CDs and a guide to help you learn and understand the language, alphabet and pronunciation.
5. Practice your reading skills of Thailand in the Learning Resource Centre Thai Thai. Here are the tests of understanding with Thai road signs, restaurant menus, popular and newspaper extracts. These examples will give you the opportunity to apply their reading skills to real life scenarios.
6. Proceed to the University of Minnesota's Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (Carla) website. This site offers a complete list of schools offering less commonly taught languages.
7. Complete the quest to discover the local schools offer courses in Thai language. Browse by language school for courses that specialize in learning to read Thai and select the course that suits your needs.
8. Download a free alphabet chart Learn Thai online or buy one from your local language school and hold next to your study area. These letters will help you learn, internalize and repeat the Thai alphabet and pronunciations through visual aids.

Types of Buddha Statue Thailand

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Types of Buddha Statue Thailand
There are many statues of Buddha in Thailand, shortly after it began to appear in the first and second centuries, styles of many developed countries. While there are rules that determine the position that the Buddha could be in the form and characteristics of the Buddha, Thai style in which the Buddha was still different.
Chiang Saen
Chiang Saen style, also known as the Lanna sty, developed between 1000 and 1800. This style, influenced by the art of Burma, Sri Lanka and India, usually depict the Buddha with big curls and a button of lotus. The torso of a Buddha Chiang Saen tends to be fat with a thin waist, the face is typically curved eyebrows, thin lips and a hooked nose.
Dvaravati
Dvaravati style Dvaravati arose in the kingdom of Thailand, which flourished between 600 and 1000. Buddha in this style tend to have heavy influence over India at the beginning but eventually began to take on aspects of Khmer art. Dvaravati Buddhas have bulging eyes, thick lips and flat nose. When standing, the Buddha Dvaravati has a long-range suit for pimples, while a seated Buddha Dvaravati has a short coat draped over his left shoulder.
U Thong
U Thong Buddha were found in central Thailand between 1100 and 1400. In this way, the Buddha is carved a small group from the forehead and the hairline and the head is covered with small curls. The face of Buddha is very square. As time passed, became more oval face and body became longer and thinner.
Sukhothai
The Sukhothai Buddha developed during the reign of the Kingdom of Sukhothai, which lasted from 1200 to 1400. Was greatly influenced by Sri Lanka. These Buddhas were distinguished by a flame on the top of the head of Buddha, which is covered with curls very well. Sukhothai Buddha has high, curved eyebrows and an expression of the lower face, smooth. Sukhothai Buddha's body has broad shoulders and a relatively small waist.
Lopburi
Art flourished in Lopburi, a provincial capital during the Khmer empire, from 1000 to 1100. Lopburi Buddha statues have a hair band and a smiling face is characterized by thick lips and prominent earlobes. These statues, often displayed on a base of lotus petals, are defended by large snakes.
Ayutthaya
The Ayutthaya period lasted from 1300 to 1700. In the artistic style of this realm, the Buddha had a square face with small sculpted lines above the eyes and upper lip. While the Buddha of this period began with a smiling face, the expression became stronger as the period progressed. Later in this period, representations of Buddha was adorned such as crowns and diadems.

Oh Tao

2010-12-26T04:03:00.000-08:00

Oh Tao is similar or the same as Hoi Tod mussels friend mush.
The O-Tao is a delicacy made from flour and taro, with oysters added small pieces of crispy pork and slice spring onions. It is best taken with a sweet and spicy sauce that further enhances the flavor. One of the popular restaurants that serve this dish is Mee Sapam and Bang Niao.

Songkran

2010-12-21T07:15:00.000-08:00

There was little that could have prepared me for my first experience stimulating Songkran in Thailand. On the first day of the feast, I innocently went to my apartment in Bangkok and got into what looked like a surreal war zone and watery. The streets were flooded with water full of warriors wielding water guns, super soakers, hoses, buckets, garbage cans and anything that could get their hands on to disperse their liquid ammunition. The teenagers took refuge behind road signs and street corners and launched strategic attacks on vehicles and pedestrians. Gang crammed into the back of pickups and fired shots into the crowd violently, as he crossed past. There were drive-by squirtings everywhere. It Songkran, Thai New Year. I was unarmed and foreign fun and an easy target for young people around me. A few minutes after the frenzy agog open water, was completely soaked with laughter and robbers, wet and bewildered, hurried back to the safety of my apartment. What the hell was going on out there, I wondered, while watching the madness of my window. It was mid April, and as I soon discovered, Thailand celebrates the Lunar New Year festivals massive water for several days very soggy. The origins of Songkran almost a thousand years ago, when the Tai people (ancestors of present-day Thailand) in Yunnan Province of China celebrate the beginning of a new crop cycle during the fifth full moon lunar calendar. The Songkran water is used both as symbol of purification and renewal, and in the past, Thai delicately scented water sprinkled silver bowls in the hands of family members respected. They also made pilgrimages to the temples and gently bathe the Buddha images in a similar manner. In recent years, however, the humble religious aspects of holidays has given way to the water war without restrictions. The youth wielding water pistols, buckets and hoses to the attacks of vertigo for pedestrians and every other day and night. Lunar New Year falls on strike in the middle of the hot season in the region, the holidays are a good way for everyone to cool. Festival is a fun and crazy, but for maximum enjoyment, it pays to be prepared. The next day, you can bet he was ready. My wallet and camera, and a towel and change of clothes, were safely stowed in plastic bags. He was armed with my newly purchased top of the range supersuper-ultra-soaking, and I was not afraid to use it. I arrived at Khao San Road, popular with backpackers Banglamphu refuge and center of the Songkran festivities with a mix of fear and excitement. When I arrived, the street was packed with revelers throwing water and soaked in all directions. People lined the street with buckets of water, pumped from large guns on the back of trucks, jets sniper windows, the street was filled with artificial rain. Great Valleys Water has been placed at various points along the road to foot soldiers could refuel. Despite the high temperature baking was clearly no shortage of ammunition here. Would be a long battle and wet. Besides launching wild water, people also faces soaking each other with a paste of white powder. Originally, this powder is applied to the bodies of others as a sign of protection or to ward off evil, but today during the Songkran is smeared indiscriminately to anyone within reach. Standing there, surrounded by hundreds of screaming white faces for a moment I wondered if he had inadvertently wandered into the set of low-budget zombie movie.Then the first stream of water from an unidentified attacker fell on me in a jet ice and I remembered my mission. Guns wet, they marched boldly into chaos in order to everything in sight. Although usually the enclave of Khao San Road is a haven for foreign backpackers, during Songkran multicultural becomes a free for all, with the Thais and foreigners soaked and smiling, high on the fun of the festival. And many of them had played, obviously this game before. Songkraners smarter than they were wearing rain ponchos, umbrellas and even goggles. Less mind was made almost characters in costume, with Superman and Spiderman to be the favorites - but even superheroes who have had trouble avoiding a dive that day in particular. Music pumped out of the bars and speakers along the street, small groups stopped dancing madly where once there was space, and the whole crowd threw with an energy and enthusiasm was simply intoxicating. I danced for hours and sprinkled with the best of them, and more fun than you could shake a water gun. When he finally came home much later that night, I was in a sorry state. Her hair was wet and matted, my face was smeared with talcum gloopy, and needless to say I was wet. If not for my great smile that could have appeared in a zombie movie myself. This year I will be back in Khao San Road for another water war, but this time I will be much more prepared. I'm sure people laugh when they see me come into my boots, goggles and a plastic poncho, but I will be the drying and laughing at the end of the celebrations and I can not wait.Although Songkran is a unique Thai tradition, the fun character of the party has a very universal appeal. As I danced along Khao San that day, watching the smiling faces covered with paste of all nationalities around me reminded me that even though each is unique, in our pursuit of fun that are also undoubtedly "same same.

Poetry

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Doi Mae Sloang

2010-12-17T20:14:00.000-08:00

Doi Mae Sloang in Tambon Mae Sloang nawk, Mae Fah Luang district of Chiang Rai province is the site of the village of Santikiri, formerly known as Baan Mae Sloang nawk. This is a village of settlers from the 93 "who fled after the Division of Burma in Thailand. In 1961, members of two battalions moved their settlements. The 3" battalion based in Fang district in Chiang Mai, while Mae chose the fifth battalion Sloang nawk.From December through February, visitors to Doi Mae Sloang will be received by the white-pink cherry blossoms that grow abundantly on the hillsides. This is the smallest of sakura flowers and is very rare in Thailand, as it only thrives in very cold weather. Another attraction of the mountain top is the Phra Chedi Sri Thart Nagarindra Sadhitmaha Santikiri. This pagoda, whose architecture is similar to the Lanna style, was built as a dedication to the late mother of the Princess. Seen from afar, especially at night, the pagoda stands out clearly - the addition to the overallbeauty and elegance of the mountains.The fact that Doi Mae Sloang lies 1,200 meters above sea level gives you two distinct characteristics as an attractive destination. From the top of the mountain, you can enjoy panoramic views of the mountains - a landscape together amazingly beautiful. Moreover, with the altitude, the area enjoys a mild climate all year round. This makes it ideal for growing tea, and as a result, there are many tea plantations in the work of local people. Oolong tea is famous for its mild flavor fragrance is grown here. It makes an excellent gift and is available in virtually every store in town.Getting there: By car, follow the Chiang Rai - Mae Chan route of 30 kilometers. From Mae Chan district, drive a mile, then turn left and continue the drive for 12 miles to reach the hill tribesmen Welfare Development Centre. The center was created to help mountain tribes to develop their skills in making money. Eleven miles from the center is to Doi Pha Yao Deua Village, a picturesque gazebo, where hill tribe handicrafts are on sale. From Baan Yao, the road to Baan I-Kaw. Turn right at the intersection of Terdtai the village, followed by another left into a new direction, Doi Mae Sloang is 18 miles on this route. That makes the whole trip to Chiang Rai Doi Mae Sloang a walk of

Sanam Chan Palace

2010-12-17T20:09:00.000-08:00

Built in 1907 near the end of the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), Sanam Chan Palace in Nakhon Pathom province is recognized as a sacred structure that has witnessed many events of historical importance. The name "Sanam Chan Palace 'was granted by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), called' Noen Prasat ', as this area is believed to have been the site of a former palace. A large pond, called 'Sa Nam Chan, currently' Sa Bua (Lotus Pond), is nearby. The name 'Sanam Chand Palace' is derived from Sa Nam Chan.When he was crown prince, the king intended VajiravudhSanam Chan Palace building as a residence during his trip to Nakhon Pathom to pay homage to Phra Pathom Chedi (Great Pagoda) and spending time there. I also wanted to build this palace as a fortress to fight the national crisis, as the compound of Sanam Chan was considered a strategic location.For this reason, King Vajiravudh bought a plot of 888 rai (355 acres) of a local villager and Luang Phithakmanop assigned to design and build the palace. Sanam Chan still has the important role it played in the past, although its architecture and structures have been renovated several times. This indicates that this ancient building that deserves to be preserved as part of local and national heritage.Sanam Chan The compound consists of two buildings of Thai and Western style blended harmoniously. Vajiravudh king ordered the construction of classrooms, dormitories, and a monument. These buildings include Phra Thi Nang Phiman Pathom, Phra Thi Nang Aphirom Ruedi, Phra Thinang Watchari Rommaya, Phra Thi Nang Samakkhi Mukkhamat, Prasat If Wichai, Khanet Thewalai, Olan Thammathet Hall, Phra Thinang Patih Thatsanai, Phra Thi Nang Chali Mongkhon cases , Phra Thinang Banlang Ratcharat Mari, Thap Tam Nak Phra Kaeo and Tamnak Thap Phra Khwan.Built in 1907, Phra Thi Nang Phiman Pathom was built as the first room of the royal residence of King Vajiravudh, who also used for study and as a courtroom and a reception room to greet the royal guests. This concrete building is two-story Western-style, with carved designs. Next to this room in the south is Phra Thi Nang Aphirom Ruedi, also in western style, which served as the residence of Queen Intharasaksachi, the consort of King Vajiravudh.Phra Thinang Watchari Rommaya, a Thai style house, with a ceiling decorated with driver (stack corneum), bai raka (ridges like teeth on the edge of a slope to the fence), sadung nak (carved figure of the Naga), and hang hong (small spikes protruding from the two corners of the pediment) was sometimes used as a study room real. Is connected to Phra Thinang Samakkhi Mukkhamat room, large audience. King Vajiravudh used it as a meeting place for scouts and the test site for Khon (masked dance) and other actions. This building can accommodate a large number of people and is often called Tong Khon "or a theater of Khon. Today, a classical dance is performed only on weekends.Phra Thi Nang Patih Thatsanai is a small room built as a place where the king is Phra Pathom Chedi. Amongst the royal residences is Tamnak Thap Phra Khwan, with a group of eight bungalows, which consists of four main houses and four children. They are all made of teak wood, and a terrace that connects them all. Not a single nail was used for each part of the houses together. Fine craftsmanship and dedicate wood carving is evident in many parts of the complex.According to historical records, King Vajirvudh wanted to build this house in order to preserve the traditional Thai houses. Chaired the opening ceremony and spent the night at the residence on January 25, 1912.Chali Tamnak Mongkhon Phra Phra Thi Nang A and Mari Ratcharat Banlang, both Western-style sales prominently in the compound Sanam Chan. The names of these two buildings were derived from the book "My Friend Jarlet ', inspired by King Vajiravudh, who translated into Thai as" Mit Thae.Chali Tamnak Phra Mongkhon A was built in 1908 and is in the mix of French Renaissance architecture of wood and half of England. The two-story building with red roof. The upper floor includes a study room, bedroom and bathroom. On the ground floor to the west is a waiting room for an audience. During the SixthReinado, who was used as the residence of the king in his capacity as commander of the scouts, and as a scout training center. The King has often been in this building from the end of his reign.In front of Phra Tamnak Chali Mongkhon Al is a monument to Ya-Le, a pet dog of King Vajiravudh. It is made of copper, with a written statement by the King in memory of the dog, who had been shot dead. On the top floor of this room is a bridge with a tile roof, linking Phra Ratcharat Banlang Tamnak Mani, a teak house red two-story neo-classical style.In the midst of Sanam Chan is Thewalai Khanet, a shrine of Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu god of the arts. Phra Thi Nang Phiman Pathom, we can clearly see Phra Pathom Chedi, Khanet Thewalai and Phra Pathom Thinang Phiman, located on the same line.Currently, Sanam Chan Palace is under the supervision of the Office of the Royal House. It is open to visitors every day between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, except holidays.On the occasion of the celebrations of His Majesty the King's 80th birthday, December 5, 2007, coinciding with the centenary of Sanam Chan Palace in Nakhon Pathom province, the Office of the Royal House, Nakhon Pathom province, and the University Silpakorn have decided to join hands in organizing the celebrations of the centenary of Sanam Chan Palace from November 23 to December 2, 2007, between 9:00 am and 10:00 pm This event is also meant to honor King King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Vajiravudh. The general public is invited to participate in various activities as part of the celebrations and appreciate the delightful atmosphere of Sanam Chan Palace at night. For more information, please call the Office of Sanam Chan Palace, tel. 0-3424-4236-7, or by fax. 0-3424-4235.

The Art Library

2010-12-02T03:22:00.000-08:00

Libraries in Bangkok - The Art Library at the Center for Art and Cultural Bangkok (BACC)Strategically located in the heart of downtown Bangkok, Mah Boon Krong address (MBK) Shopping Center, the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) is a new installation in the middle of the city for contemporary art. The BACC is designed to create a meeting place for artists to open a new basis for cultural dialogue, networking and creating new cultural resources, both public and private.
Located in the basement (L floor) of the center, the Art Library is truly a hidden gem in this cosmopolitan city. The library has become a favorite meeting place of intellectuals in the city offers books on art and literature as well as free high speed Internet. The service is available to all library members. There is also a corner where both children, where children and parents can interact and a reference section.
To become a site of cultural exchange in terms of content, curatorial and cultural management, giving Bangkok a base of operations in the international art scene, the Bangkok Art and Cultural Center (BACC) proposes to add 5,000 new books per Next year collection of the library and reading areas to create more pleasant for everyone to sit and enjoy a good book.
Next to the library is easy, if you live, work or study in Bangkok, all you have to do is come to the library with your passport (local can produce your ID card). Registration fee is 50THB (USD 1.65) and the members are renewed every year (10 THB - U.S. $ 0.33)). You can borrow 2 items per week. (With the exception of reference, the real work of art and English books). Overdue charge: 1 Baht / day / item.
The BACC is under the supervision of the Bangkok Art and Cultural Center Foundation, established by the city of Bangkok.
Opening hours:10 am - 6 p.mClose on Monday
Getting There:The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) is easily accessible from the National Stadium BTS station and connected by a walkway.

spicy salad

2010-12-02T03:04:00.000-08:00

With an abundance of Thailand throughout the year of vegetables and herbs growing spicy salad with fresh dishes show the interaction between seasonal flavors and textures. Amplify the acidity of a modest Westherb vinaigrette, Thai-style salad dressing uses lime juice, fish sauce, pepper, garlic and palm sugar to create an explosion in the mouth.Taling-piing chips, a green fruit, give a mild taste bitter Come plaa yum. Once commonly used in many traditional Thai dishes, especially in the south, where it is common, Taling piing are now only found in private gardens and kitchens of connoisseurs. Mixed with crunchy pieces of dried fish, shallots and lemon grass mountain thinly sliced, spicy salad is a perfect accompaniment to a cold beer.With the plethora of waang Ahaan offering a wide seductive dishes catering for all tastes and budgets, you may be tempted to ignore the warnings of her mother about how excessive snacks ruin your appetite for the right food below. After all, why resist, one could argue reasonably, when the meal is a meal in itself?ฟังอ่านออกเสียง

Chiang Mai

2010-12-02T02:55:00.000-08:00

Virtually everyone who visit Chiang Mai is delighted with this lovely province. The natural landscape of high hills, lush forests and fast flowing rivers is great, while preserving the local culture, art and architecture of the ancient kingdom of Lanna in the city of Chiang Mai was the capital.A lot of traditional crafts and contemporary home decor items, to the city of Chiang Mai, a true shopper's paradise. "The city also has many excellent hotels, quality restaurants and cafes that help is a completely satisfying holiday destination, its charm enhanced by its pleasant location on the River Ping.

Himmawatpradhes

2010-11-18T19:07:00.000-08:00

According to Indian legend, the Kinnaree is a man of "Himmawatpradhes" known in Thailand as the "Forest Himmaphan." Kinnaree is the name given to the female figures, while male figures are called "Kinnon." Kinnaree in Thai literature from India, but was modified to adapt to the thinking of Thailand. The Thai Kinnaree is therefore represented as a young woman of sublime beauty wearing an angel costume-like. The lower body is like a bird, enabling it to fly anywhere she wants, and travel back and forth between the human and mythical worlds. When swimming, she shed her wings and tail, and then she has a picture of a beautiful young ordinary woman. The Kinnaree is known for its flight speed, which allows its reach to many mysterious places where ordinary human beings can not go.The most famous of Thailand Kinnaree is the figure known as "Menorah" in a tone of Thailand entitled "Panyasachadok." The dance called "Manorah-Buchayan" presented as part of this literature is one of the more esoteric between high classical dances of Thailand.

Pattaya

2010-10-22T08:58:00.001-07:00

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2010-10-22T08:45:00.000-07:00

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