Wat Saket - the Golden Mount 2007-08-13 00:27:00 I love everything about living in Bangkok: the hustle and bustle, the strange sights, even the strong smells. However, there are times when city life becomes overwhelming and I need to find somewhere to retreat for a while to soothe my senses. Whenever I feel this way, my thoughts turn first to Wat Saket, known as the Golden
Mount; a large temple with a towering gilded chedi atop a hill situated just a ten-minute walk from Khao San Road. It is nearly dusk and I find myself climbing the 318 steps that wrap themselves around the smooth white sides of Wat Saket. I find the staircase rather steep and I have to pause occasionally to get my breath back, trying to look as though I am simply enjoying the view. The Golden Mount was once the highest point in Bangkok. After being used to the flatness of Bangkok, the 80-meter climb can be rather challenging and I am glad to be tackling it during the cooler part of the day. At three points, the stairs are broken by a short platform, and I p
SPICEROADS’ BIKE TOURS: KANCHANABURI FAMILY TOUR 2007-08-11 03:58:00 Thousands of people have discovered just how fun and memorable going on a bike tour with the entire family can be. SpiceRoads, a specialist bicycle tour operator based in Bangkok offering a range of bicycle tours throughout Southeast Asia, has thoroughly enjoyed putting together these private tours for families looking to get out there, see some fabulous sites and have some fun. SpiceRoads is now making some of those tours available for everyone to enjoy. The first in the SpiceRoads Family Tours travel series is enchanting Kanachanaburi. ENCHANTING KANCHANABURIKanchanaburi, Thailand's third largest province lying 130-kilometres west and a comfortable short 3 hour drive from Bangkok, is a real adventurous part of Thailand. There is something new and exciting to see and do everywhere you go. Kanchanaburi is famous as the site of the world-famous Bridge Over The River Kwai, immortalized in books and movies. Beyond the compact provincial capital, where the Kwai Yai and the Kwai Noi
Anantara Golden Triangle Trumpets 2008 Elephant Polo 2007-08-15 10:09:00 Thailand’s highly popular King’s Cup Tournament returns to the hills in 2008. Event organiser Anantara Resorts announced that the 2008 tournament would take place from March 31 to April 6 in the northern-most region of the country known as the Golden
Triangle. To officially launch the tournament, Anantara Resorts will host a kick-off match at the grounds of the ‘1st Infantry Regiment King’s Own Bodyguard’, in Vipavadi Rangsit, Bangkok on September 21, 2007. A fitting location for the King’s Cup, the event is open to the public and an afternoon of celebrities, seasoned 0elephant polo players, colourful parades and pachyderms will provide a taste of the excitement to come! Or one of the games founding fathers, Jim Edwards of ‘Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge’ in Nepal puts it: “Elephants polo is like playing golf from the back of a slow – moving Range Rover.” It should be pointed out that the World Wildlife Fund has declared that this sport poses no threat to the el
Songkhla National Museum 2007-08-20 01:31:00 The museum building itself is a protected national monument. Over 100 years old, unique because of its Chinese architecture, it houses a valuable collection representing various aspects of the cultural heritage of the South and of Thailand as a whole. History of the Songkhla Nationl Museum
. The typically Chiness style building of the present day Songkhla National
Museum was built in 1878 at the command of Phraya Sundranuraksa (Mr. Net Na Songkhla), Deputy Governor of Songkhla at that time. After being a house of his family for 16 years, the building then was used as the residence of Phraya Yommaraj (Mr. Pan Sukum), state governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat in 1894 - 1896, the state hall in 1896 - 1897, and the city hall of Songkhla Province in 1917 - 1953, respectively. Afterwards it was neglected for 20 years. On the 6th of July 1973 it was registered as a National Monument. From 1974 it was successively restored by the Fine Arts Department to house cultural material, and has served as
National Museum 2007-08-20 00:18:00 In the former grounds of the 18th Century Wang Na Palace, The NationalMuseum
houses the largest collection of Thai art and artifacts in the country, and is definitely worth a visit, especially if visiting nearby Wat Phra Keow or the Grand Palace. Opened by King Rama V to exhibit the antiques and gifts bestowed to him by his father, it once held a reputation for being an ill-organized gathering of dusty relics. That has now changed, with exhibits now arranged into three areas consistent with Thai history and good English-language descriptions available. The front of the Sivamokhaphiman Hall is a Thai history gallery spanning the Sukothai through to the Rattanakosin periods. The Archaeological and Art History collection showcases items from Thailand's prehistory to Sukhotahai and Ayutthaya eras right through to the modern Thai Kingdom, including many ancient sculptures. Among scores of interesting collections in the decorative arts and ethnological collection are Chinese weapons, gol
THAI AIRASIA AIRCRAFT FLIES THE “AMAZING THAILAND” LOGO 2007-08-19 08:44:00 Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Mrs Phornsiri Manoharn and Chief Executive Officer of low-cost airline Thai AirAsia, Mr Tassapon Bijleveld, recently participated in a ceremony to welcome the airline’s thirteenth Boeing 737-300 aircraft, the first to feature the “Amazing Thailand” campaign logo. The aircraft will serve all of Thai AirAsia’s domestic and international routes, giving further exposure to the high-profile campaign which is designed to attract 14.8 million international visitor arrivals in 2007 and 15.7 million visitors in 2008. Mr Tassapon commented, “We are greatly honoured that the Tourism Authority of Thailand has selected Thai AirAsia to be a part of its promotional campaign. This aircraft will be utilised over our entire route-net, a very positive representation for Thailand.” He added, “Thai AirAsia is proud to be contributing to the growth of international visitor arrivals to Thailand which benefits the Thai tourism industry while at the same ti
Kukrit Pramoj Heritage House 2007-08-18 04:20:00 Former Prime Minister Kukrit Pramoj's house reflects his long influential life. After Thailand became a constitutional monarchy in 1932, he formed the country's first political party and was prime minister in 1974 and 1975. (Perhaps he practiced for that role 12 years earlier when he appeared with Marlon Brando as a Southeast Asian prime minister in The Ugly American.) He died in 1995 and much of his living quarters -- five interconnected teak houses -- has been preserved as he left it. Throughout his life, Kukrit was dedicated to preserving Thai culture, and his house and grounds are a monument to a bygone era; the place is full of Thai and Khmer art and furniture from different periods. The landscaped garden with its Khmer stonework is also a highlight. It took Pramoj 30 years to build the house, so it's no wonder that you can spend the better part of a day wandering around here. COST: B50. OPEN: Weekends and official holidays 10-5:30. Skytrain: Chong Nonsi (10-min walk from stat Read more:Heritage
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20 th THAILAND INTERNATIONAL SWAN BOAT RACES 2007-08-17 10:34:00 Dateb 08/09/2007 - 09/09/2007 Province AyutthayaActivities Type Undefined International boat races have been widely promoted in Asia, Europe, the Americas, Australia and other parts of the world. The races are seen to be important vehicles in promoting cultural exchange and strengthening friendly ties between countries and are actively supported by the participating countries. Boat teams from Thailand have competed in several international boat events since 1985 Recognising the importance of preserving Thailand's river-based cultural traditions, the Tourism Authority of Thailand initiated the ingdom’s first long- boat race contest in 1986. Since 1988, a series of long-boat race contests have been held on the local and national level. With the growing popularity of the event, in September 1999, the first international boat race was held on the Chao Phraya River n
PHICHIT BOAT RACE 2007-08-23 10:52:00 Province PhichitDate 01/09/2007-02/09/2007 Event Highlights Traditional long-boat races A total of 40 traditional long boats will be participating in this year’s traditional long-boat races divided into four categories. Cash prizes worth just under one million baht will be awarded to the winning teams. Traditional long-boat races with 41-55 paddlers Traditional long-boat races with 31-40 paddlers Traditional long-boat races with fewer than 30 paddlers Traditional long-boat races in the ‘Kor Song’ category OTOP Fair, Shopping Caravans and Red Cross ‘Merit-making Stalls’Visitors will be presented with opportunities to shop for a great variety of local products from the ‘One Tambon One Product’ promotional campaign highlighting the best products from each of the sub-districts (tambon in Thai) of Phichit province especially horticultural produce including pomelo, guava, tamarind sweets, and other organically-grown fruits and vegetables from the surroun
New Airport Screening Prodecures Restrictions on Liquids, Aerosols and Gels 2007-08-22 10:39:00 Thailand recently joined other major Asian aviation hubs in implementing security measures recommended by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The following restrictions on liquids, aerosols and gels in hand-carried luggage are effective from 1 June 2007, and are applicable for all commercial flights departing from airports in Thailand. CARRY-ON ITEMSLiquids, aerosols, gels (including drinks, creams, perfumes, sprays, gels, toothpaste, lipstick, lip balm and similar substances) in containers of no more than 100 ml each must be placed in a transparent re-sealable 20 cm x 20 cm plastic bag with a capacity not exceeding one litre. Only one sealed bag per person is permitted, and this must be presented separately for security checking. CHECKED-IN LUGGAGE Liquids, aerosols, gels, drinks, creams, perfumes, sprays, toothpaste, lipstick, lip balm and all similar substances in containers exceeding 100 ml must be placed in checked-in luggage. Exceptions Medication, baby food/m Read more:Screening
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Thai Local wedding :Northeast 2007-08-21 10:43:00 A wedding
is called 'Kin Dong' by the locals whichmean the binding oftwo families,or 'Ao phua Ao Mia ' (to have a husband and a wife) When the couple agrees to be wed,the man and his respected elder would come to the woman's house with flowers,a candle and incense to ask for permission from the woman's parents. Once the wedding tokens and other things are settled,the Khan Mhark parade would be arranged. Incouded would be pillows music instruments.Once getting to the woman's house,the man and his relatives and friends would bribe door keepers to get into the house.Once there,he would meet his bride and both of them would attend the "Baisi Sookwan" ceremony,where elderly relatives of both sides and guests would bind their wrists with holy white threads. After giving their parents abowl of flowers,candle and incense,they would be sent to the bedroom to notify all that they are now married. A few days later,they would visit their elder relatives who would give them precious Read more:Local
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Local Weddings Thailand 2007-08-21 10:34:00 The aforementioned concept cold be general but in each region,the wedding could contain different detialThailand
Northern (Lanna)The lanna people call the lavish wedding ceremony"Kim Kaek Tang Ngan" which could be held in two ways:1.The Wedding for the couples who have sexual relationships before proper marriage.The groom would bring compensation,flowers,incense and candle to the bride's family along side with food for the dead. The bride's family would then worship their ancestors with the items.2.The proper wedding where the elders from both families would set the wedding date.They could be engaged for some time before the wedding,or get engaged and wed on the same day.In this way.The groom would come up with a Khan Mhark parade and there would be a wedding party (so-call 'Kim Kaek Tang Ngan') After that.Picture form www.thailandweddings.com Read more:Local
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ROSABIENG Restaurant 2007-08-27 10:15:00 The shorts- wearing tourists sitting in cheapish chairs might make you look for another restaurant. Ignore that first impression, however,and you'll be rewarded with some of the best Thai food around Nana. Bangkok classic,the simple converted house and its large patio is home to expat and Thai diners in search for straightforward, outstanding local cuisine and jovial atmosphere. Even the poppy live band playing nightly surprises with their quality . It'll take some time to browse the humongous menu which seems to list every Thai dish ever invented. Luckily,the choice - and the pace at which the dishes arrive at your table - doesn't affect the quality. Even Thai food critics tuck into the low - cost off. Kids will love the koi pond and the ubiquitous train toys,while total Thai food beginners shouldn't be ashamed to request the picture menu and learn two words:"mai phet!" (not spicy)source bangkkok101 magazineLacation information 3 Sukhumvit Soi 11BTS Nana stationTel 02-5253
VINO DI ZANOTTI Restaurants 2007-08-26 10:50:00 One can picture is clearly : Gian-Maria Zanotti sitting together with friends over one last Limoncello, compiling ideas, experiences, dreaming up the perfect place. Not repeating the mistakes that others have made, but creating just what Bangkok needs. When the man behind one of the city’s finest Italian restaurants feels like expanding his little empire,only a wine bar like ‘Vino’ can be the result. Just across from his signature eatery Zanotti ,an intimate roofed wooden deck tempts to linger, but then the warm lights from the glass-encased room coax you inside. A quartet’s warm live jazz envelopes the whole place – most diners while away a soft evening here, chatting with friends at high tables on stools, munching on easy snacks and sipping on, well, what else? The cellar here houses around 500 selections – 90% Italian – an astonishing number for such a compact place. Alec, the stylish, Bond-esque manager, is always happy to discuss the right choice with inquisitive gu
LE CAFE' SIAM Restaurants 2007-08-26 08:27:00 Bad things first: This place is a drag to find.To get there print out the map from their website and write down the telephone number. Even experienced taxi drivers get lost in this maze of streets.but once you reach it, an impossibly atmospheric old house awaits you, surrounded by a tropical garden.It's pure romance with a dash of extravagance. You'll definitely choose to dine in the garden but have a look upstairs where the comfy colonial bar beckons. Should anything (Except the friendly, competent staff) catch your eye know that everything here is on sale.Two menus can cause fits of schizophrenia: one offers perfect Southern Thai specialties, the other high-standard, delectable - and well-priced - Mediterranean dishes infused with the freshest flavours. An international mixture of diners can never resist the perfect desserts. leave your watch at home - in this magical place, time flies. Location Information Address 4 Soi Sri Aksorn Chua Ploeng Sathorn Bang
LA VILLA Restaurants 2007-08-25 10:10:00 Move over trattorias,there's anew darling in town! In the labyrinthine side streets west of Thong Lo,an astounding house in the home of the dining movers and shakers that neet their fix of full-blooded wines and sturdyLtalian food.As last Bangkok is going global.Whiffs of New York loft,Milanese sexiness and Bangkok luxury permeate this palace of posh gluttony. This full-fledged city restaurant is the brainchild of Roberto ferin,a vibrant Italian who dictates La Villa's cosmopolitan atmosphere and laidback feel.The heavy glass doors reveal a DJ spinning to an open,elegant dining space with cement floors and D&G -inspired photos.Here local gourmands chomp down on first-rate delicacies.Swordfish carpaccio.Veal ravioli.Saltimbacca. Others go for the small but fab antipasti buffet.Everyone is well-fed.Guys talk large.Gals admire them.The glassed-in wine cellar shows off some of Italy's finest.Friends congregate at the big-slab bar,behind which a quiet,semi-private dinging room be
The Imperial Samui Hotel 2007-08-25 04:35:00 The Imperial Samui Hotel
is an unusual hybrid of Mediterranean style and Thai hospitality.It offers all the comforts and is known for being surrounded by agroup of coconut trees overlooking the see facing Chaweng Noi Beach and different rock formations secluding the hotel from the crowdDuring Thes season of love,the hotel offers a marriage package ideal for couples and loves in the old Thai way Discription Room 108 rooms 13 Junior Suites, 6 Lavanish Suites 11 Garden Terrace Rooms , 1 Duplex Rooms, 2 Grand Duplex RoomsFood Le Jarmjuree (American buffet breakfast-Thai),Le Tara (seafood-Asian-International), Le Sandy (snacks)Drink Le SandyFeatures spa,sea water swimming pool,tennis court,water sports,snooker,table tennis, badminton ,wolleyball,Thai cooking classes,fruit carving classes ,Thai lessonsWhere To Go Granfather- Grandmother Rocks,Monkey ShowsContract 86 moo 3, chaweng Noi Beach ,Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84320/tel 042-202-036 /Emali Samui @imperialhotels.com,Resorti
Canoe Wedding in Phang Nga 2007-08-24 10:19:00 In the past 10 years,Thailand has hosted "applied" wedding ceremonies,mostly in key provinces where their unique attractions become a part of the wedding and where the wedding ceremony is altered to fit the wedding couple's preference and tastes. Canoe
wedding in Phang Nge The word's first canoe wedding took place at Koh Phang Nga National Park,as an alternative to couples who dreamed of having romantic outdoor wedding . In this wedding, the bride is taken out to Koh Tapoo, waiting for the Khan Mhark Boat parade from the groom. Once the wedding terms are agreed,the couples board a canoe and row it towords Khoa Phing Kan for marriage registration. Following is the wedding party as Koh Panyee and wrapping it is the canoeing through Lod Cave. In this wedding,the bride is dressed in the Hawaiian style completed with the local brightly-color fabric,a flower crown and an orchid garland.The groom dons is the bright-color sea gypsy dress and an orchid garland Koh Tapoo
Underwater Wedding in Trang 2007-08-24 09:52:00 picture form www.kradanisland.com This is recommended for divers who are in love with the sea.Hosted for the first time 7 year ago ,the underwater wedding earned the province a record in the Guinness Book of World Record as the world's largest underwater wedding. The underwater wedding usually starts on St Valentine's Day and ends 2 days after that.On the first day,wedding tourists would be welcomed by aprocession of long drums at the airport. They are taken to the City Hall before check-in at Thammarinthorn Thana Hotel and the Reception party in the evening. The ceremony starts on the next day where the wedding couples board the boat to Koh Kradan at Pak Meng Pier.Once there,they walk under the arched doors into the area where influential figures are invited to rinse water on the couples.Then,they change in diving suits and in each round 12 pairs are taken underwater to sign their wedding certificates.They return to the city area in the evening for the wedding par Read more:Trang
Wiang Kum Kam ::UNSEEN CHIANG MAI 2007-08-29 09:48:00 In 1984, just outside the modern Chiang Mai metropolitan area, archaeologists uncovered the remains of an ancient city. Research concluded that this was the city of Wiang Kum Kam, one of many fortified cities built by King Mengrai as he consolidated his hold on the north. In fact, it appears that Mengrai may have lived at Wiang Kum Kam for a few years before Chiang Mai was constructed. Nearly 20 temple sites have been uncovered in the area, which lies between the Ping river and the Lamphun highway. The buildings were buried underground by years of flooding, which apparently is the reason Mengrai eventually moved his capital to Chiang Mai. In fact, the Ping river originally flowed along the north side of the town, but at some point during the Burmese occupation from the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries, the river changed course and now flows along the west side of the site. The change of course was apparently the final straw which caused the city to
The Royal Hua Hin Golf Course 2007-08-28 10:18:00 Information About The Royal
Hua Hin Golf Course This is the oldest golf course in the Kingdom of Thailand. Construction began in 1992 during the reign of King Rama VI, and completed in 1928 during the reign of King Rama VII. Railroad engineer, Mr.A.O.Robin contributed to the design of this all natural course. The original clubhouse has been preserved, and is located near the present clubhouse between the 10tee and 18 green. The oldest Woldclass International Standard golf course. 18 Holes Par 72 course is 6,655 yards long. Its golfing challenges, highly varied mature flora and history make it a national treasure. Several years ago, The Boon Rawd Brewery company assumed management of the course and The Golf Inn Hotel from The Royal Thai Railway Corporation. The Boon Rawd Company is dedicated to the improvement and professional maintenance of this beautiful historical course, and firmly intends that it provides many more years of natural beauty and pleasure to golfers.more information
TOT Paid 75 Million Baht to Support SEA Games at Korat 2007-09-22 07:01:00 Dr. Nat Intarapan, the deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports, presided over the meeting of the 24th SEA Games
and the 4th ASEAN Para Games, at Sima Thani Hotel, September 19 2007, which the Sports Technical Committee of SEA Games, reveal that the Office of His Majesty’s Principal Private Secretary, inform Princess Siriwanawaree nareeratana, will join the Badminton competition in the category of woman’s singles and doubles including mixed doubles, so they see as appropriate to improve an executive lounge in the Badminton Gymnasium at Vongchavalitkul University and Her Majesty’s waiting room in the Athlete Village. The Marketing Committee, reveals that TOT public Company Limited, confirmed to be the main sponsor of the SEA Games on networking and telecommunication worth 75 million baht and the Power Corporation Company Limited, was support the product and services worth 2.19 million baht, which both company has already s Read more:Support
SUAN LUAM NIGHT BAZAAR 2007-09-20 08:02:00 The city's official night bazaar,this market is smaller and easier to navigate than Chatuchak and is complimented by a lively food court and beer garden. Geared heavily towards tourists, the stalls here offer the usual mix of crafts,textiles and local knickknacks. However there are some creative gems amongst the trinkets and it's well worth looking around, if only to build up your thirst for the connecting food/beer garden.Here local bands blast out favorites (Try and find a seat towards the back) while food vendors do a brisk business. To wash it all down, there's a wide selection of local and German beer, available by the glass or gallon. The night bazaar wheel on loan from France,ride it if you dare. The Suan Luam Night Bazaar is a good place to start your shopping odyssey. Its modern and intimate stalls are home to a good range of products shipped in from all corners of Thailand. Another great feature of this night market are the beer stalls and restaurants dotted arou
Chatuchak (JJ market) 2007-09-17 10:21:00 The Best and busiest in town is this weekend market. Here, thousands descend every weekend to trade everything from Burmese antiques to livestock. Spread over a sizeable area,the maze of alleys in this sometimes overwhelming market is jam-packed with an astonishing array of goods,divided loosely into specific areas. Originally a flea market, it has become a creative centre over the past five years with many young Thai designers taking advantage of the lower rent to sell their wares. AS it tends to get very busy (and hot) , it's best to go either in the early morning or late afternoon. To help you navigate around the market, we recommend Nancy Chandler's Map, available at any good Bangkok bookshop . If you need Chatuchak with air-con,visit government-run Narai Phand opposite Central Workd Plaza; here you can find good-value handicrafts from all over the country. And you don't even have to bargain.
RAMADA RESORT KARON BEACH, PHUKET NAMED BEST FAMILY RESORT IN SOUTH EAST ASIA 2007-09-16 04:49:00 The Ramada Resort Karon Beach, Phuket tops the list of Best Family Resorts in South East Asia by Agoda Company The Ramada Resort Karon Beach – Phuket’s only unique family resort destination recently landed on the No. 1 spot among Best Family Resorts in South East Asia by Agoda Company, an online travel and discount hotel bookings website. This list of 'Best Family Resorts in South East Asia' highlighted hotels that specifically cater for children and family. The company says there has been a consistent growth in the number of bookings made for family-style accommodation since 2004, with the quantity of bookings having quadrupled in the last 3 years. This is complemented by an increase in the number of hotels that specialize in children's facilities and activities including kids clubs and baby sitting services. Known for its unique children themed rooms, extensive kids club and wide range of family and children services, Ramada Karon Beach Resort, Phuket became the instant p
Wat Phra Pai Luang : Sukhothai 2007-09-13 10:30:00 Wat Phra Pai Luang is a large monastery about a kilometer north of the city walls. It is surrounded by a moat. It originally consisted of three laterite and stucco Prang, which were probably founded in the late 12th century when Sukhothai
was part of the Khmer Empire. Wat Phra Pai Luang may have been the center of the original city, if Wat Mahathat and the present city walls date only from the 13th century. A fragmentary Jayabuddhamahanatha, one of the images founded by the Cambodian King Jayavarman VII in 1191, was found in the Wihan and is now displayed on the terrace of the museum. Of the three Prang, only the northern one stands intact. The stucco décor on its northern pediment appears original, while the western pediment was re – stuccoed in about the second half of the 13th century, and on the southern face there are traces of still later repairs. During the restorations of 1965 – 66, a large stucco sitting Buddha in the central Prang collapsed, disclosing numerous smaller
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market 2007-09-12 09:58:00 A glimpse of everyday life in Thailand can be seen at the Damnern Saduak Floating
market which is located some 68 miles from Bangkok. Your journey commences with a leisurely drive passing through salt fields and rice paddies before arriving at a jetty. Here we will board long tail speed-boats to take you to the market. The market is made up of Thai style canoes laden with colorful, succulent fruits, vegetables, sweets and meats. They gently ply their way through the canal selling as they go. Close by is the Rose Garden, comprising 70 acres of lush tropical gardens and manicured lawns. Here lunch will be taken in a restaurant overlooking the river After lunch you will be treated to a Thai Village show with over 150 performers portraying a fascinating cross section of Thailand's culture, heritage and way of life settings as authentic as the remote rural villages. Enjoy cultural activities, a wedding ceremony, Thai dancing, an elephant show and a whole host of other activities on th Read more:Market
THE 8TH ANNUAL WORLD GOURMET FESTIVAL AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL BANGKOK 2007-09-10 09:45:00 THE 8TH ANNUAL WORLD GOURMET FESTIVAL AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL BANGKOKSeptember 9-16, 2007Since its inception eight years ago, the World Gourmet Festival has grown in prominence to feature an extraordinary line up of some of the world’s best chefs. Several food festivals are hosted throughout the world, however, Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok is the only hotel to bring award winning Master Chefs under one roof for a week long celebration of outstanding food, superb wines and to share tips and information on how to create award-winning cuisine. Confirmed participating chefs are: Patricia di Benedetto, ByeByeBlues, Palermo, Sicily, Italy Paul Wilson, The Botanical, Melbourne, Australia Michael Ginor, Hudson Valley Foie Gras, New York, USA Romain Fornell, Caelis, Barcelona, Spain Douglas Rodriguez, Gaucho Restaurants, London, UK Steven Snow, Fins Restaurant, Sydney, Australia Nicole Krasinski, Rubicon, San Francisco, USA Roberto Donna, Galileo, Washington DC, USA Suzanne Tracht
Nakhon Ratchasima at a glance 2007-09-08 23:15:00 Nakhon Ratchasima, generally known as "Khorat", is Thailand's largest province situated on sprawling northeast plateau. Located approximately 260 kilometers northeast of Bangkok, the city itself serves as the gateway to the lower northeastern region. Covering an area of 25,494 square kilometers that is mainly plateaus and mountainous terrain, Khorat has fascinating traditions, charming hospitality, splendid natural scenery and awesome historical sites. Some of the main attractions in Khorat are Khmer ruins. Scattered around the province, these products of ancient wisdom shines through time. One of the Thailand's finest Khmer ruins can be seen here next to Mon and Lao sites. In addition, Khorat has an abundance of natural attractions in its forests, hills, wildlife and waterfalls that are easily accessible in locations such as Khao Yai National Park. Apar Read more:glance
Yee Peng Festival Chiang Mai 2007-09-08 12:28:00 Yee Peng is tha annual festival held to celebrate the fulll moon in the northern capital of Chiang
Mai on the day preceding Loy Krathong by one day in November.The word "Yee Peng" is the northern Thai term referring to the full moon of the 12 th lunar month in the Buddhist calendar. The festival is celebrated as a religious event in whichlocal people throughout the region make merit and other religious activities. The highlight of the event focuses on the lunching of the Khom loy or floating lanterns info the night sky with the belief that misfortune will fly away with the lanterns. It is their belief,if the lanterns are made and offered is said to symbolise knowledge and the light it gives will guide them to the right path of their livesMeanwhile,"Khom loy" is a Thai word signifying the floating lantern which is a large balloon - like made from a light bamboo frame covered with saa(mulberry) paper. It floats by means of hot air heated by a flaming torch fixed in the balloon. Durin Read more:Festival
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