Archive for September 5th, 2005

Elephant Polo in Hua Hin

September 5, 2005
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Elephant Polo in Hua Hin

Elephant masters blow the horns during a ritual ceremony at the opening of elephant polo in Hua Hin, southern Thailand Monday, Sept. 5, 2005. The 5th King’s Cup Elephant Polo organized by a group of hoteliers and business sectors aimed at raising fund to help the elephant in Thailand which its population estimated at...
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The Beauty of Lanthom.

September 5, 2005
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The Beauty of Lanthom.

Plumeria, named after the French botanist Charles Plumier, is known all over the world as the pagoda flower or the wat flower. In Thailand, it is known as the Lanthom. This flower is also known as Frangipani after the 16th Century Italian Marquis and perfumer M.Frangipani. The two main species are Plumeria Rubra and...
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Due to ‘Techincal difficulties’….

September 5, 2005
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Today’s blog will be delayed for a day. Those said difficulties namely because Wit here, while dining out at a new Thai restaurant last night, took on more prik kii noo in Pad Gra Pao than he could handle. Oh, how the mighty have fallen! I spent most of today in bed feeling sick...
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99 Things Not to Miss in Thailand – Part II

September 5, 2005
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The 99 Things Not to Miss in Thailand List from Thai Airways’ Sawasdee Magazine continues. 21. Italian Cuisine :: Thais have a love affair with Italian food. Perhaps it’s the garlic and the chilli. Perhaps it’s the noodles. Perhaps it’s the similar culture of sharing food and eating...
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