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Memorable Vacation in Thailand
Oct 25th
Spending holiday in Thailand brings different experience you’ve never felt before. This country served the visitors with stunningly beautiful beaches, great taste of cuisines, and hospitable people. What makes it greater is that you don’t need much money to come and visit Thailand. Unlike any other countries in the Southeast Asia, Thailand has never been colonized by the European countries. As a result, the traditions and cultures in Thailand are just slightly influenced by the other nations. More >
Songkran Festival Thailand – No One Remains Dry
Oct 19th
Songkran Festival in Thailand, also known as Thailand’s New Year festival, is usually held in April 13. People in Thailand celebrates the festival by throwing water to each other from the media of water gun, balloons, or even buckets. Throwing water to each other is meant to wash away the bad luck or illness from people’s bodies. This tradition is derived from the monks’ habit of splashing water to the people after praying in the temple in the purpose of cleaning the people minds and body from evil spirit or dirtiness. More >
Phuket Vegetarian Festival – 26 September until 05 October 2011
Oct 13th
Phuket Vegetarian Festival is the annual festival in Thailand celebrated in the purpose of gaining good health and peaceful life. It is celebrated in the ninth lunar month according to Chinese Calendar, and in this 2011, the festival is taken place for 9 days from September 26th until October 5th. During the 9 days festival, people celebrating Phuket Vegetarian Festival should not eat any meat, seafood, or fowls to purify themselves from any illness or bad deeds. People believe that by the time the festival is over, their mind, soul, and body are purified, and they will be away from fatal illness or disaster. More >
Animal-Inspired Festivals of the World
Oct 11th
Festivals are usually held by and for people, but some festivals in the world involve animals in the celebrations. The involvement of the animals is either to enliven the festivals or to honor a certain animal. Among some festivals involving animals in the world, three of them are very famous that people around the world head towards the country where the festivals are held. The three most famous festivals involving animals are presented as the following. More >
Backpacking Tips in Thailand
Oct 11th
Thailand is a country full of passion and modern lifestyle, yet people in Thailand are still very religious and friendly. Many tourists visit Thailand due to uncountable reasons e.g. the beaches, the affordable costs of everything, the nightlife, the cuisines, the people’s hospitality, and so on. In consideration for many places make people attract to visit in Thailand, backpacking becomes one popular choice among the visitors in Thailand. It saves much of the tourists’ budget, at the same time it gives the tourists freedom about where and when to go. Still, people need to consider and calculate many things before backpacking in Thailand otherwise they may just pass through the country without get the real experience of spending time in Thailand. Some tips for backpacking in Thailand are available below. More >
Experience the Cheap Holidays in Pattaya, Thailand
Sep 28th
If you are getting bored with an expensive holiday in the beaches of your countries, then you have to come to Pattaya, Thailand. Pattaya provides a very beautiful sight of beach for only a little money. Imagine how much money you need to spend for a drink in Cannes, France, or in the other places like Hawaii and Miami, while in Pattaya, you can get a drink for just 2 dollars. Numerous cheap hotels and condominiums are available in Pattaya, not to mention the very affordable public transportations there. More >
Find the Best Five-Star Hotel in Bangkok
Sep 26th
Bangkok is one of the major destinations of tourists in Asia. People come to Bangkok to spend their holiday or manage their business. Some would prefer to stay at some budget hotels or inns available in Bangkok. But some others would stay in five-star hotel and feel the comfort as well as enjoy all facilities provided there to experience different atmosphere from their houses. Furthermore, the room rates of five-star hotel in Bangkok is not nearly as high as the room rates of five-star hotel in European countries. So, staying in five-star hotel in Bangkok won’t deplete much of your savings. More >
Four Weirdest Festivals in the World
Sep 25th
Almost all countries in the world have their own festivals to celebrate. The festivals are generally held to people’s amusement and joy. Some of the festivals in the world are unique as well as strange that may cause people shake their heads while participating in the festivals. Here are what many will say the four most peculiar festivals in the world. More >
Chakri Memorial Day 2011
Mar 4th
Chakri Memorial Day
Chakri Memorial Day is a Thailand public holiday commemorating the founding of the present Thailand dinasty, House of Chakri. Chakri dynasty was founded by it’s first king, Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke or King Rama I on 6 April 1782. More >
Top Asia Destinations: Krabi
Oct 28th
Little is known about this small west coast town in Thailand. Aside from being secluded, Krabi is a quiet town with a population of around 24,986. But what makes Krabi stand out among other Thai destination are its beaches: Beautiful and breath-taking blue bodies of water welcomes any soul that wanders among its shores.
In its own natural wonder, Krabi is a sight to be awed and at the same time revered. It provides the escape from the hustling urban jungles of the city, giving us the calmness and serenity that both our body and soul deserves. Soon enough, Krabi will be one of Thailand’s top destinations.
