Thailand Festivals Salak Yom Festival Author: Josh@Asiabackpackers Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thailand Festivals Salak Yom festival is a unique annual event among the ethnic Yong of Lamphun Province and is a local variation of a northern Thai Buddhist ritual held in the tenth month of the lunar calendar (September to October) known as Kuay […]
Thailand Hill Tribes The Haw in Today’s Thailand Author:Josh@Asiabackpackers Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thailand Hill Tribes The Haw. Many guidebooks describe the Chin – Haw people, (generally shortened by the Thai people to Haw), as the Kingdom’s “Chinese Hill Tribe”. But unlike the other better known Hill Tribes, who share the mountainous areas in Northern Thailand, […]
Thailand festivals Hae Krathup Tradition An ancient tradition of Northeast Thailand that celebrates the Buddha’s return Author: Josh@Asiabackpackers Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thailand festivals Hae Krathup When: 13 – 16 October 2016 Where: Nong Bua Daeng District Office, Chaiyaphum Northeast Thailand The annual Hae Krathup Tradition, (งานประเพณีโฮมบุญ ออกพรรษา “แหกระธ ูป”) also known as the light Incense Festival, […]
Thailand Festivals During September 2016 Author: Josh@asiabackpackers Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thailand Festivals During September 2016. September in Thailand is possibly the quietest month in the year for festivals, but that said it is still has so much to offer from the sporting events, you can take part in, to those best left to […]
Thailand Phukets world-famous Vegetarian Festival coming up in October Thailand Phukets world-famous Vegetarian Festival Photo: Coconuts The dates for the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival have been announced, with the world-renowned event this year to be held from Oct. 1-9. Phuket Vice Governor Prajiad Aksornthammakul announced the dates for the 2016 Vegetarian Festival at a meeting at […]
Thailand Buddhist Temples Preah Vihear Si Sa Ket Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thailand Buddhist Temples Preah Vihear Si Sa Ket Thailand Buddhist Temples. Prehear Vihar temple Si Sa Ket Thailand (Khmer: ប្រាសាទព្រះវិហារ Prasat Preah Vihea; Thai: ปราสาทพระวิหาร; rtgs: Prasat Phra Wihan) is an ancient Hindu temple built during the period of the Khmer Empire, that is […]
Bangkok Capital Of Thailand Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Bangkok Capital Of Thailand, is a sprawling metropolis known for its ornate shrines and vibrant street life. The boat-filled Chao Phraya River feeds its network of canals, flowing past the Rattanakosin royal district, home to the opulent Grand Palace and its sacred Emerald Buddha temple. Nearby […]
Thailand Info Khao Ho or Ang Mi Thong Festival Author: Josh@AsiaBackpackers Discover thailand with Thailand Discovery Thailand Info Khao Ho or Ang Mi Thong Festival. This unique Karen festival is to help return wandering lost souls and to show more of the rich culture of these ancient people Thailand Info Khao Ho or Ang Mi […]
Thailand Festivals Mooncake Festival Author Josh@Asiabackpackers Thailand Info Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Bangkok Thailand. 01/08/2016 What to do in Thailand Thailand Festivals Mooncake Festival. No this is not the wild and alcohol fueled ‘Full Moon Parties’ found on Koh Phangan but an ancient and spiritual festival held across Asia to celebrate the end of […]
Thailand Info Festival of the Tenth Lunar Month Author : Josh@Asiabackpackers Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Festival of the Tenth Lunar Month (ประเพณีเทศกาลเดือนสิบ) Thailand Info Festival of the Tenth Lunar Month When: Annualy on the 1st waning-moon night to the 15th waning-moon night in the 10th Lunar month Where: Nakhon Si Thammarat. Southern Thailand This ancient festival (also […]
Thailand Discovery The Walking Dead Author: Josh@asiabackpackers Festival of Offerings to the Dead (Sart Day) วันสาทรไทย Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery When: Annually around the 1st waning-moon night to the 15th waning-moon night in the 10th Lunar month Where: Across the Kingdom ‘Preta’ also known as Praet and Peta Thailand Discovery The Walking Dead. While not widely […]
August Festivals Across Thailand Author: Josh at Asia Backpackers. Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery August Festivals Across Thailand. While July is undoubtedly the month of candles and Buddhist lent, August is the month for the deceased to return to this realm. Getting to the bottom of the actual dates of any event in the Kingdom is never easy, […]
