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Songkran Festival at Phra Pradaeng 2008-04-09 03:54:00 Date
18-20 April 2008
Venue
Downtown district of Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan
Activities
Swan and centipede flags parade, Miss Songkran parade, decorated vehicles and all beautiful ladies wearing Thai Raman dresses parades also traditional local games especially Sa-ba of Thai Raman tribe, and paying homage to the elderly, Miss and Mister Songkran beauty contest as well as how to play [...] Read more:Festival
Chiang Mai Songkran Festival 2008-04-09 03:48:00 Date
12-15 April 2008
Venue
All around in Chiang
mai city, Chiang Mai
Songkran Festival
, paying homage to elderly, local traditional shows and local artistic game demonstration , splashing water around the city ditch, walking street and all international food. Hi-Light
12 April 2008 07.00 hrs. Royal Flora Garden (Ratchaphruek), there is a piling rice to [...]
Phuket Songkran The Water Festival on the Beach 2008-04-09 02:53:00 Songkran Festival
At Phuket
Date
10-13 April 2008
Venue
Loma Park and The Port, Jungsilon Department Store Patong beach, Phuket
Activities
View the procession of Phra Phuttha Sihing along Patong Beach
, paying homage to the elderly, demonstrations of Thai culture and Thai games, procession of motorcycles, and enjoy splashing water.
Hi-Light
13 April 2008
09.00 hrs. Giving alms to monks at [...]
Nakhon Si Thammarat Songkran Festival 2008-04-09 02:49:00 Date
11 – 15 April 2008
Venue
Wat Phra Boromthat and Si Thamma Sokarat Park, Sanam Na Meuang, I-suan Hall, and Phra Narai Hall, Nakhon Si Thammarat
Activities
Wat Boromthat: tradition of paying worship to the Phrathat at Songkran. Sanam Na Mueang, Si Thamma Sokarat Park, I-suan Hall, and Phra Narai Hall, a procession of Phra Puttasihing, Nang Kradan [...] Read more:Festival
Hat Yai Midnight Songkran Festival, Songkhla 2008-04-09 02:44:00 Hat Yai Midnight Songkran Festival
, Songkhla
Date
11 – 14 April 2008
Vanue
Niphat Uthit Road, Sanehanusorn Road, Hat Yai
Activities
12 April 2008 18.00 hrs.
A procession of Songkran festival.
13 April 2008 Miss Songkran Beauty Contest and various forms of entertainment and local games as well as playing splashing water in the evening.
Further information
Hat Yai Municipality
Tel: 0 7424 4777
TAT [...]
Bangkok Songkran Festival 2008-04-08 23:33:00 Date :
12 – 15 April 2008
Venue :
at 9 royal temples and around Rattanakosin Island
Hi-Light :
* Songkran Celebration of the 4 Regions (southern section of Sanam Luang near Wat Phra Kaeo)
Bathing of Buddha images from the 4 regions, local food and dessert making demonstrations, and cultural shows from various regions.
Bangkok
Songkran Festival
Open Ceremony on 12th [...]
The Setting of Chiang mai 2008-04-08 23:16:00 The Setting
of Chiang
mai
Chiang Mai, with an altitude of approximately 310 meters above sea level, is situated approximately 700 kilometers from Bangkok on the Mae Ping River basin. Surrounded by high mountain ranges, the city covers an area of approximately 20,107 square kilometers and is the country’s second largest province. Chiang Mai borders Myanmar [...]
History of Chaing mai 2008-04-08 23:13:00 Chiang Mai
literally means new city and has retained the name despite having celebrated its 700th anniversary in 1996. King Meng Rai founded the city as the capital of the Lanna (A Million Rice Fields) Kingdom on Thursday, 12th April 1296 during the same period of time as the establishment of the Sukhothai Kingdom. King Meng [...] Read more:History
Chiang Mai city of unique culture 2008-04-08 23:00:00 Chiang Mai where locals are proud of the city’s 700-year history Chiang Mai is one of the few places in Thailand where it is possible to find in the heart of the city centuries-old chedis and temples next to modern convenience stores and boutique hotels
its rich traditional heritage and uniqueculture
is a perfect foundation [...] Read more:Chiang
, Chiang Mai
From Phuket to Krabi 2008-04-08 22:53:00 From Phuket to Krabi
If you are in Phuket Yo can go to Krabi by car or by bus
By car:
Take Route 402 and 4 which passes Takua Thung and Thap Pud Districts in Phang-nga and enter Krabi at Au Luek District. Total distance is 185 kilometers.
By bus:
From Phuket Bus Terminal, there are non air-conditioned and [...]
Sukhothai 2008-04-11 00:29:10 Sukhothai (literally means Dawn of Happiness) was Founded in the 13th century, the first truly independent Thai Kingdom, which enjoyed a golden age under King Ramkhamhaeng, credited with creating the Thai alphabet. The superb temples and monuments of this great city have been lovingly restored in Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site [...] Read more:Sukhothai
No title 2008-04-10 23:24:46 On traveling to Tak Province, expect to discover a place with long history, where natural wonders are magnificently enhanced by ethnic diversity.
Mostly forested and mountainous, Tak is a northern province peacefully situated on the Maenam Ping basin. The province covers an area of 16,406 square kilometers and is 426 kilometers north of Bangkok. As Tak [...]
Phrae 2008-04-10 23:16:59 An old and important community of Northern Thailand, Phrae was founded after Chiang Mai had been established as the capital of the Lanna Thai kingdom. With one of the largest reserves of teak forests in the country, it is located on the banks of the Yom River, 555 kilometres from Bangkok.
Covering an area about 6,538 [...]
Phitsanulok 2008-04-10 23:09:11 Covering some 105,815 square kilometers, Phitsanulok is 377 kilometers north of Bangkok. It borders Uttaradit Province on the North, Phichit Province on the South, Loei and Phetchabun Provinces on the East, and Kamphaeng Phet and Sukhothai Provinces on the West. Situated on a strategic location dividing Thailands Central and Northern regions, and connecting to the [...]
Pichit 2008-04-10 22:59:08 Situated in the Lower North some 345 kilometres from Bangkok, Pichit is accessible by both road and rail. Nurtured by two rivers, the Yom and the Nan running parallel to one another north to south, the land is agriculturally fertile. Once the site of an ancient town dating back almost a thousand years ago, Phichit [...]
Phetchabun 2008-04-10 22:48:53 346 kilometres from Bangkok, Phetchabun borders on three regions, the North, the Central and the Northeast. The central part of the province is on the Pa Sak river basin with mountain ranges running along both the western and eastern sectors. Because of the fertility of the land, Phetchabun has always been an agriculturally productive area. [...]
Phayao 2008-04-10 22:34:01 Virtually enveloped by mountains and valleys, Phayao is a peaceful province. Though with only modest facilities and conveniences, it is an enchanting community with delightful natural beauty and fascinating religious sites. Dating back to more than 900 years, it used to be an independent state with its own rulers before it became a part of [...]
No title 2008-04-10 22:22:49 A quiet and tranquil province, Nan nestles in a verdant valley in northern Thailand. About 668 kilometres from Bangkok, it covers an area of 11,472 square kilometres and is made up of the following districts: Mueang, Wiang Sa, Na Noi, Pua, Chiang Klang, Tha Wang Pha, Thung Chang, Mae Charim, Ban Luang, Na Mun, Santi [...]
Nakhon Sawan 2008-04-10 22:16:50 Nakhon Sawan Province, also known as Pak Nam Pho is where the rivers of Ping, Wang, Yom, and Nan converge and form the Chao Phraya River, the most important waterway of Thailand.
Nakhon Sawan is in the lower northern part of the country between the North and the Central Region. It is regarded as the doorway [...]
MAEHONGSON 2008-04-10 22:08:31 MAE HONG SON is nestled in a deep valley hemmed in by high mountain ranges, Mae Hong Son has long been isolated from the outside world. Virtually covered with mist throughout the year, the name refers to the fact that is terrain is highly suitable for the training of elephants.
Former governors of Chiang Mai [...]
Phi Phi Island 2008-04-12 02:22:19 The Phi Phi islands are some of the loveliest in Southeast Asia. Just a 45-minute jaunt from Phuket these picture postcard islands offer the ultimate tropical getaway. Classic beaches, stunning rock formations, and vivid turquoise waters teeming with colourful marine life - it’s paradise perfected.
There are two islands, Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh. [...] Read more:Island
Chanthaburi 2008-04-12 01:52:35 A long journey of a history. An abundance of natural assets. A unique way of life. Those perfect conditions above make Chanthaburi an ideal city of tourism in the eastern Thailand. The most important part of Chanthaburi legend occurred in 1767, after the fall of Ayutthaya, it was a place King Taksin the Great consolidated [...]
Ang Thong 2008-04-12 01:14:30 Ang Thong Province. The town covers the whole tambon Talat Luang and Bang Kaeo as well as parts of the tambon Sala Daeng, Ban Hae, Ban It, Pho Sa and Yansue, all of Mueang Ang Thong district, and as of 2006 has a population of 13,738. The town is located at the shore of the [...]
Lopburi 2008-04-12 00:45:33 Lopburi is a province in the central region of Thailand. It is located about 154 km north-east of Bangkok. As of 2008 it has a population of 26,500. The town (thesaban mueang) covers the whole tambon Tha Hin and parts of Thale Chup Son of Mueang Lopburi district, a total area of 6.85 km.
The province [...]
Uttaradit 2008-04-12 00:10:59 Famous “Lek Nam Phi” Iron
Sweet Langsat
Home of Phraya Phichai Daphak
The Worlds’s Biggest Teak Tree
The message above is Uttradit’s Slogan
The name Uttaradit means northern landing, as it was formerly a trade center on the Nan river.
The Province has a long history developing through the years since pre-historic time…
The site of the original town, then called Bang [...]
Nakhon Pathom 2008-04-14 08:29:31 Nakhon Pathom is a small province located just 56 Kms. from Bangkok. The province features an ancient religious structure called “Phra Pathom Chedi”, the first religious landmark that signified the influx of Buddhism into Thailand. Nakhon Pathom is also renowned for its abundant fruits varieties and famous dishes.
Formerly situated by the sea, the city prospered [...]
Nakhon Nayok 2008-04-14 08:22:44 Nakhon Nayok is a destination which is often taken for granted by many tourists. The fact that it is located just 106 kilometers from Bangkok and its attractions may be visited as a day trip makes it just a stop over spot for travelers. But this is not always the case. Nakhon Nayok is famous [...]
Kanchanaburi 2008-04-14 08:13:52 According to most historians, the ancient town of Kanchanaburi was located near Ban Lat Ya, a small village situated approximately 16 kilometers north of the present town. The site was repeatedly recorded in Thai history as an invasion route which the Burmese used to enter Thai Kingdoms.
Kanchanaburi, which has mostly mountainous terrain, covers an area [...]
Chachoengsao 2008-04-14 07:56:43 Chachoengsao or Paet Rio is located on the east of Bangkok. Its fertility is due to Bang Pakong River. It is an important venue for agricultural products in the Central Region, with mango as the most popular fruit of the province. Moreover, it is the location of the sacred Phra Phutthasothon Buddha image.
Derived from Khmer, [...]
Chainat 2008-04-14 07:19:50 Chainat is located on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River. The community was moved from the old site at Sankhaburi in the reign of King Rama IV. Chainat was an important town used several times as a base to confront the Burmese army. Every time, the Burmese were defeated, thus originating the name [...]
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