Archive for July 30th, 2005

Vultures at Wat Saket

July 30, 2005
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Vultures at Wat Saket

Many tourists visiting Bangkok have been to Wat Saket and the nearby Golden Mount. But, how many know details of its gruesome past? In a later blog, I will tell you about the elaborate ceremonies for the funeral and cremation of Thai people. However, in the old days, for the poor people, there was...
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National Thai Language Day…whuh?

July 30, 2005
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Did anyone know that yesterday was “National Thai Language Day”? Has speaking Thai become ‘uncool’? by Veenarat Laohapakakul Do you realise that yesterday, July 29, was another important occasion for Thailand? It was “National Thai Language Day”. It might seem amusing to some that Thailand marks such a day on its calendar, but it...
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