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  • Year 2011 is the year which is quite heavy for Thailand. After the great flood-stricken, Bangkok is ready to welcome tourists to celebrate the New Year 2012. Major floods that had plagued Thailand brings harm to some of the attractions that caused a decline in the number of foreign tourists. However, after the tragedy was over, Thailand is not in a protracted slump. The moment the New Year 2012 is one of this country’s efforts to lure tourists back to the Land of White Elephants. Here are some popular ways to celebrate new year in the capital city of Thailand, namely Bangkok, as reported by CNNGo, Wednesday (28/12/2011): Celebrating New Year Outdoors Midnight during New Year’s Eve, fireworks will fill the sky city of Bangkok. To see it, many outdoor events that can be enjoyed with family. Siam Paragon is holding an event titled “Make a Wish Countdown 2012″ at...

    Celebrate the New Year Eve 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand

    Posted on January 1, 2012 | No Comments
    Year 2011 is the year which is quite heavy for Thailand. After the great flood-stricken, Bangkok is ready to welcome tourists to celebrate the New Year 2012. Major floods that had plagued Thailand brings harm to some of the attractions that caused a decline in the number of foreign tourists. However, after the tragedy was over, Thailand is not in a protracted slump. The moment the New Year 2012 is one of this country’s efforts to lure tourists back to the Land of White Elephants. Here are some popular ways to celebrate new year in the capital city of Thailand, namely Bangkok, as reported by CNNGo, Wednesday (28/12/2011): Celebrating New Year Outdoors Midnight during New Year’s Eve, fireworks will fill the sky city of Bangkok. To see it, many outdoor events that can be enjoyed with family. Siam Paragon is holding an event titled “Make a Wish Countdown 2012″ at...

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  • Bangkok is one of the city known as a shopping paradise in Asia. The city has many markets that sell various goods at low prices. Here are four markets in Bangkok that must be visited. 1. Chatuchak Weekend Market Chatuchak Market is only open every Saturday and Sunday, beginning at 9 am to 6 pm. Market which stands on an area of ??approximately 3.5 hectares is claimed as the largest market in Asia. More than 5 thousand kiosks can be found here, ranging from clothing, accessories, antiques to pets sold at affordable prices. For example, formal black overalls made of spandex that are sold at a price of 160 Baht, , or a shirt being sold at a price of 90 baht. This market is commendable for the arrangement and cleanliness. There is hardly any rubbish scattered and the merchants and buyers are very obedient with smoking bans are installed...

    Four Must Visited Markets in Bangkok

    Posted on September 21, 2011 | No Comments
    Bangkok is one of the city known as a shopping paradise in Asia. The city has many markets that sell various goods at low prices. Here are four markets in Bangkok that must be visited. 1. Chatuchak Weekend Market Chatuchak Market is only open every Saturday and Sunday, beginning at 9 am to 6 pm. Market which stands on an area of ??approximately 3.5 hectares is claimed as the largest market in Asia. More than 5 thousand kiosks can be found here, ranging from clothing, accessories, antiques to pets sold at affordable prices. For example, formal black overalls made of spandex that are sold at a price of 160 Baht, , or a shirt being sold at a price of 90 baht. This market is commendable for the arrangement and cleanliness. There is hardly any rubbish scattered and the merchants and buyers are very obedient with smoking bans are installed...

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  • General With a coastline spanning 3,219 km, the Kingdom of Thailand (formerly known as Siam) geographically lies in South East Asia and shares borders with Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia. It encompasses a land area of approximately 515,000 sq km roughly equating to the size of France and consists of 76 provinces, which are divided up into four main zones: The North, The North East, Central and South. History Thailand is a country with rich traditions and a long history from various influences from the east as well as from the west. From the Kings of the early Sukhothai Period up to today, Thailand has built a distinct characteristic appearance to the outer world. Government Thailand has been an independent nation since 1238 AD and is proudly the only country in South East Asia that was never been colonised by a foreign power. Thailand’s government has been a constitutional monarchy...

    General Information About Thailand

    Posted on June 20, 2011 | No Comments
    General With a coastline spanning 3,219 km, the Kingdom of Thailand (formerly known as Siam) geographically lies in South East Asia and shares borders with Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia. It encompasses a land area of approximately 515,000 sq km roughly equating to the size of France and consists of 76 provinces, which are divided up into four main zones: The North, The North East, Central and South. History Thailand is a country with rich traditions and a long history from various influences from the east as well as from the west. From the Kings of the early Sukhothai Period up to today, Thailand has built a distinct characteristic appearance to the outer world. Government Thailand has been an independent nation since 1238 AD and is proudly the only country in South East Asia that was never been colonised by a foreign power. Thailand’s government has been a constitutional monarchy...

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  • Hat Yai is the largest city in southern Thailand, located near the border of Malaysia and populated by nearly 800,000 Thais. It makes Hat Yai become the fourth largest city in Tahiland. Hat Yai is located in Songkhla Province and, while not the provincial capital, is home to The Prince of Songkhla University, making it Southern Thailand’s educational center as well as the south’s heart of transportation, commerce, and tourism. Hat Yai is an extremely popular tourist spot for Malaysians and Singaporeans on holiday, but less of western tourists. The populous city of Hat Yai, the largest in Songkhla Province, is Southern Thailand’s commercial, shopping, and entertainment center. Hat Yai is located roughly 950 km (600 miles) from Bangkok and just 30 km (18.5 miles) from the Malaysian border. Consequently it is a popular destination for visitors from Malaysia, who enjoy dining on seafood and experiencing Hat Yai’s lively nightlife. Hat...

    Hat Yai for Sea Food Lovers and Shoppers’ Heaven

    Posted on June 4, 2011 | No Comments
    Hat Yai is the largest city in southern Thailand, located near the border of Malaysia and populated by nearly 800,000 Thais. It makes Hat Yai become the fourth largest city in Tahiland. Hat Yai is located in Songkhla Province and, while not the provincial capital, is home to The Prince of Songkhla University, making it Southern Thailand’s educational center as well as the south’s heart of transportation, commerce, and tourism. Hat Yai is an extremely popular tourist spot for Malaysians and Singaporeans on holiday, but less of western tourists. The populous city of Hat Yai, the largest in Songkhla Province, is Southern Thailand’s commercial, shopping, and entertainment center. Hat Yai is located roughly 950 km (600 miles) from Bangkok and just 30 km (18.5 miles) from the Malaysian border. Consequently it is a popular destination for visitors from Malaysia, who enjoy dining on seafood and experiencing Hat Yai’s lively nightlife. Hat...

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  • So you are in Bangkok and don’t have any idea about what to do and where to go? Why don’t you try Bangkok Sky Train Tour Experience? All you have to do is follow the train and stop at each station. The good side of this tour is the cost is relatively cheap and you don’t need any guide. So le’ts go and ride! Start from National Stadium Station. Here you can visit Jim Thompson’s House and Museum. Jim Thompson’s House and Museum is a small but fine museum. The Jim Thompson House is the home of James H.W. Thompson, a self-made American entrepreneur who was the founder of the world renowned Jim Thompson Thai Silk Company. The museum shows Jim Thompson’s beautiful collection of art and artifacts from Thailand and Southeast Asia. The next train stop is Siam Station. Around this station you can see Siam Paragon and Siam Ocean...

    Bangkok Sky Train Tour Experience

    Posted on April 29, 2011 | No Comments
    So you are in Bangkok and don’t have any idea about what to do and where to go? Why don’t you try Bangkok Sky Train Tour Experience? All you have to do is follow the train and stop at each station. The good side of this tour is the cost is relatively cheap and you don’t need any guide. So le’ts go and ride! Start from National Stadium Station. Here you can visit Jim Thompson’s House and Museum. Jim Thompson’s House and Museum is a small but fine museum. The Jim Thompson House is the home of James H.W. Thompson, a self-made American entrepreneur who was the founder of the world renowned Jim Thompson Thai Silk Company. The museum shows Jim Thompson’s beautiful collection of art and artifacts from Thailand and Southeast Asia. The next train stop is Siam Station. Around this station you can see Siam Paragon and Siam Ocean...

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  • 1. National Museum The National Museum, located on the opposite side of Sanam Luang to The Grand Palace, was established in 1887 by King Rama V. The foundation collection was previously stored at The Grand Palace. The original building was formerly the palace of a vice-ruler. King Rama VII placed it under the administration of the Royal Institute of Literature, Archeology and Fine Arts which has evolved to be the Fine Arts Department. New buildings were constructed in 1967 and other historical buildings relocated to the museum grounds. The Buddhaisawan Chapel was built in 1787 to enshrine a revered northern Buddha image called Phra Buddha Si Hing. The interior has exceptional murals, while the building itself is a fine example of Rattanakosin religious architecture. Tamnak Daeng is another building that has been moved to the Museum. This Red House was originally the residence of an elder sister of King Rama...

    5 Excellent-rated Museums at Bangkok

    Posted on April 19, 2011 | No Comments
    1. National Museum The National Museum, located on the opposite side of Sanam Luang to The Grand Palace, was established in 1887 by King Rama V. The foundation collection was previously stored at The Grand Palace. The original building was formerly the palace of a vice-ruler. King Rama VII placed it under the administration of the Royal Institute of Literature, Archeology and Fine Arts which has evolved to be the Fine Arts Department. New buildings were constructed in 1967 and other historical buildings relocated to the museum grounds. The Buddhaisawan Chapel was built in 1787 to enshrine a revered northern Buddha image called Phra Buddha Si Hing. The interior has exceptional murals, while the building itself is a fine example of Rattanakosin religious architecture. Tamnak Daeng is another building that has been moved to the Museum. This Red House was originally the residence of an elder sister of King Rama...

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