Saturday, 24 Apr 2010 | Views [1078]
Songkran is Thailand’s most celebrated festival – the passing of the traditional Thai New Year. Even though Thais now celebrate New Year on December 31 st , the astrological calendar is still recognized and is a public holiday. Beginning on the 11 th ... Read more >
Tags: buddhist, culture, new year, water
Saturday, 24 Apr 2010 | Views [826]
Thailand is home to a unique style of massage involving deep massage and stretching, but not oil. In the Thai language, it is known as "nuat phaen boran" - literally "ancient-manner massage", as this specific technique of bodywork ... Read more >
Tags: healing, massage
Saturday, 24 Apr 2010 | Views [775]
THUMBS UP! 1. Every set of traffic lights in Thailand have a countdown screen attached to them. This lets you know exactly how many seconds you have until the light changes from amber to red (no more guessing if you'll make it through the red light.... Read more >
Tags: cinema, corporations, food, humour, reading., shopping, toilets, traffic
Saturday, 24 Apr 2010 | Views [1126]
My last visit to Bangkok in 2007 was typical of travelers passing through the city; stay a few nights at a cheap guesthouse; scour Khao San Road for dirt-cheap souvenirs and gifts; get a day pass to the Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha and surrounding temples;... Read more >
Tags: bangkok, community, history, park, serenity.
