I spent the majority of my time today at the Ancient City here in Samut Prakan. For the first time they were holding a major Songkran Celebration with lots of things to do for all the family. By now you should know that I love going to the Ancient City. I have been there...
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The water fights in Thailand are continuing unabated. This is now the completion of the second full day and there seems to be no let up in energy the Thai people display when they are having fun. If anything, there were far more people on the roads compard to yesterday. I spent most of...
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This morning I went down to the City Hall in Samut Prakan to watch the Songkran Parade, though I must admit I was mainly going to take some pictures of Nang Songkran (which is a bit like Miss Songkran). Every year she sits on a different animal depending on the day of the week...
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Elephants spray water at Thai revellers during Songkran festival celebrations in Ayutthaya province, 80 km (50 miles) north of Bangkok April 11, 2005. The Songkran festival marks the start of the Thai traditional New Year on Wednesday. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang An elephant engages in a waterfight with locals as part of the Songkran festival in...
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Probably one of the main tourist attractions in the seaside resort of Pattaya is Mini Siam. This place contains miniature replicas of many sacred places and important historical sites around Thailand. There is also a section for many of the “wonders” of the world. I went there at the weekend in order to take...
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Over the weekend, a group of us went down to Pattaya for the Music Festival. This is turning in to be an annual event now where you can see some of your favourite Thai bands for free! I am now happy that I have now seen Labanoon, Taxi, Playround and Lucks Music in concert....
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Today I went to Ayutthaya for the day with some friends. I have probably been there half a dozen times but for them it was their first trip. I guess they wanted a guide but also probably a chauffeur. It isn’t that difficult getting to Ayutthaya on public transport (bus/train or even boat) but...
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