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Guide To Bangkok Nightlife 2007-09-26 10:03:00 It’s your city that never sleeps. Often, bouncy, peppy, and vibrant during nights, the Thai capital is one of the best nightlife destinations of the world. Bangkok
is just wonderful. The city is matchless for its variety of nightlife. Bangkok truly is a nightlife destination with hundreds of GoGo & karaoke bars, dozens of discos, and numerous pubs and cafes.Bangkok Nightlife is amazing! It’s naughty! It’s juicy! Featuring live music, chilly bars, high-spirited dance venues and great restaurants to entertain you with large mix of musical styles including drum and bass, hip-hop, house, trance, chart music, rock and Thai music, Bangkok is at its best during nights; it’s thrilling!Patpong road is an illustrious red light district situated between Silom road and Suriwong road. Patpong has two streets with both downstairs and upstairs bars. There is also a night market. Some of the recognized and reputable bars are the King’s group bars, Crown Royale, Cosmos, and the Madrid. It Read more:Guide
Bangkok celebrates new Giant Swing 2007-09-26 02:22:00 BANGKOK, SEPT 11 (TNA) – The Bangkok
Metropolitan Administration (BMA) today starts a three-day celebration of the new Giant Swing at the plaza in front of the Bangkok City Hall.Their Majesties the King and Queen will preside over the inaugural ceremony of Bangkok’s rejuvenated Giant Swing on Wednesday.The Giant Swing has undergone several renovations since it was built in 1782, two years after Bangkok was founded as the capital of Thailand. The latest restoration which began four years ago turned to be a complete facelift after the BMA found its condition was beyond repair.Six gold teak trees, each taller than 20 metres, were brought from three forest reserves in the northern province of Phrae in May last year. The tree trunks were processed by a company in Ayutthaya. The completed woodwork was then brought to Bangkok for installation late last year.The celebration will feature a wide range of cultural performances, except for the Giant Swing ceremony although it is no less well k
Car Free Day in Thailand to save energy, cut pollution 2007-09-26 02:18:00 BANGKOK, Sept 22 (TNA) - Over 1,200 bicyclists Saturday joined in festivities organised by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) as part of its campaign to observe 'Car Free Day', aimed at saving energy and reducing air pollution, Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin said Saturday.Wearing yellow shirts to signify and celebrate His Majesty the King's birthday (the monarch was born on a Monday, and yellow is the colour associated with Monday for Thai people) 1,221 bicyclists rode in a pattern of the map of Thailand
, sang the national anthem at the Supachalasai National Stadium and then rode to Bangkok City Hall as enthusiastic people watched on both sides of their route.More than 2,000 people, including movie stars, also joined the event, presided over by Mr. Apirak who said that the campaign was held simultaneously in every major city worldwide. The campaign was organised in an attempt to reduce global warming and activities would continue to be held throughout this year and ne
Siam Niramit 2007-09-21 23:46:00 Siam Niramit is a world-class performance of Thailand's arts and cultural heritage. Set in the heart of Bangkok affording convenient access by MRT subway and major thoroughfares, this must-see spectacular is performed on the gigantic stage now listed in the Guinness World Records, featuring over 150 performers with as many as 500 costumes. On top of this, enhanced special effects with the world's most advanced technology are used to produce a stimulating, very realistic and inspiring experience. This is a Journey to the Enchanted Kingdom of Thailand that no one can miss.The show contians 3 acts.Act 1 Journey Back into HistoryFor over seven centuries, Siam has been home of diverse cultures, a cross-road where civilizations met. Siam Niramit takes you back to the past to witness …Act 2 Journey Beyond Imagination: The Three Worlds: Hell, Himapaan Forest and HeavenDespite the diverse cultures and livelihood, Thai people are all bound by common belief in the religious principle of the L
Thai Boxing 2007-09-21 09:08:00 Muay Thai (มวยไทย) also known as Thai Boxing or The Art of the Eight Limbs is the Thai name for a form of hard martial art practiced in several Southeast Asian countries including Thailand. It is known as Pradal Serey in Cambodia, Tomoi in Malaysia, Muay Lao in Laos and as a similar style called Lethwei in Myanmar. The different styles of kickboxing in Southeast Asia are analogous to the different types of Kung Fu in China or Silat in the Malay peninsula. The Thai military uses a modified form of Muay Thai called Lerdrit.Muay Thai has a long history in Thailand and is the country's national sport. Traditional Muay Thai practiced today varies slightly from the ancient art Muay Boran and uses kicks and punches in a ring with gloves similar to those used in Western boxing. Muay Thai is referred to as "The Science of Eight Limbs", as the hands, shins, elbows, and knees are all used extensively in this art. A master practitioner of Muay Thai thus has the ability to execute stri
ATP THAILAND OPEN 2007 2007-09-21 08:06:00 The Thailand Open 2007 returns to Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani from September 22 to September 30, with the most wide open playing field ever.Grand Slam champions World #2 Rafael Nadal and World #4 Andy Roddick had already confirmed their attendance at this year’s event, and now teen sensation World #3 Novak Djokovic has joined them in the restigious event. Also coming to Bangkok to compete for the USD550,000 prize money are: World #11 Tommy Haas, the world’s fastest rising player Benjamin Becker and hometown hero Paradorn Srichaphan.Rafael NadalAndy RoddickBenjamin BeckerNovak DjokovicParadorn SrichaphanTommy HaasNovak Djokovic will be making his second appearance at the Thailand Open. In 2004, as a 17-year-old ranked #272 in the world, Djokovic played just his third ATP Tour event in Bangkok. This time he returns as the #3 player in the world. Djokovic has made an amazing climb up the ATP rankings and in 2007 has enjoyed his most successful year, winning three titles including
Princely exhibition 2007-09-21 04:36:00 The "Prince Mahidol, Father of Modern Medicine and Medical Education" exhibition is being held as a tribute to Prince Mahidol of Songkhla at Siam Paragon until September 24.The exhibition is organised by the Prince Mahidol Foundation, History Section, Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, and Siam Discovery.The prince's study where he once conducted his medical research has been recreated for the exhibition, which also includes a video presentation recounting the stories of his work and activities.The prince made significant contributions to medical practice and education. He granted scholarships from his personal fund to nurses and medical students and donated funds for the construction of in-patient and administrative buildings of the Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital. He also purchased the Kulsatree Wanglang school and transformed it into a nursing school. Furthermore, he raised funds for the building construction, provided medical equipment and personally helped design
Online Hotel Reservation 2007-09-21 04:31:00 http://www.r24.org/toursabuy.com/bangkok/You can find a nice and cheap hotel from this website. This website contains the detail of hotel and online reservation. Read more:Hotel
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Khao San Road, Bangkok 2007-09-20 02:31:00 In Thai "khao san" means milled rice. Khao San Road is a small street about three blocks long located in the Banglamphu district. It's the best place for you to buy souvenirs in Bangkok
. There are bars, food stalls, restaurants, convenience stores, pharmacies, Internet cafés, money changing booths, ATMs, and everything you want.Useful phrase, "ra ka tao rai" How much does it cost?Of course, you'll find that all of the shopkeepers can speak English, so don't worry if you can't speak Thai.If you are a backpacker, and like the night life, I think it's good for you to go there.
Thai Studies Center at Chulalongkorn University 2007-09-20 01:30:00 The Thai StudiesCenter
, Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University
, offers M.A. and Ph.D Programs in Thai Studies, conducted in English, these programs are designed for those who are interested in all aspects of Thai culture and society. The Center also provides the option of an occasional program in Thai Studies, in which participants take courses according to their interests without obtaining a degree. Participants may take as many courses as they wish. Additionally, The Center also offers special programs designed to match specific interests and time frames of those who visit Thailand for a brief period of time or cannot enroll in regular program.Apart from conducting the teaching program, the Thai Studies Center is also active in research. A list of publications of the Center can be found at this site. The Center also organizes talks, meetings and, seminars aimed at providing in depth and up-to-date knowledge on Thai society.http://www.arts.chula.ac.th/international/thai/index.htmS
Yaowarat Road - Bangkok China Town 2007-10-08 00:48:00 Bangkok's China
town is located on Yaowarat Road (เยาวราช) in Samphanthawong district.The Chinatown is an old business centre covering a large area around Yaowarat and Charoen Krung Roads. There are many small streets and alleys full of shops and vendors selling all types of goods. It has been the main centre for trading by the Chinese community since they moved from their old site some 200 years ago. Nearby Phahurat or Indian market is one of the city's prominent cloth centres. It is also famous for many varieties of delicious foods, and become foods street in the night.History of Bangkok's ChinatownChinatown is located in one of the oldest areas of Bangkok. It was set up by Chinese traders who came in junks to trade with Thailand (Siam) during the Rattanakosin period, about 1700s. By the end of 1891, King Rama V had demanded to built many roads, and Yaowarat Road is one of them. Chinatown does not consist of only Yaowarat Road, but also includes others such as: Charoe Read more:Bangkok
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