Prasae Rayong Thailand krill fishing Author: Pen Drageon Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Prasae Rayong Thailand krill fishing. A model of the krill traps Prasae Rayong Thailand krill fishing. The 3rd article on a “Life less ordinary in Prasae” is about the krill fishermen and their methods of fishing this small shrimp which is used to make a fermented […]
Horse Racing In Bangkok Thailand Author: George Bowman Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Horse Racing In Bangkok Thailand. At the age of 62, I have experienced a 1st. I went to a horse track in Bangkok, just like the ones I saw in the movies in the 1960s. 1000s of people were there, from the HiSo […]
Cockfighting Thailand From Bangkok to Remote Rural Villages Author: George Bowman Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Cockfighting Thailand. From Bangkok to remote rural villages in the mountains, roosters can often be heard crowing. Why? Well, they ain’t for eating. They are for fighting. Here in Thailand many consider cock fighting a national sport just like […]
Thai Culture The American Influence Author: George Bowman Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery April 7, 2018 Thai Culture The American Influence. Quite often I see Thais wearing clothes with an American symbol, a sports team logo or some small town, USA celebration displayed. I don’t pretend to understand fashion, but it is pretty cool. Truth […]
Thai Artist Jirawat Phirasant High In Thai Art World Author: George Bowman Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thai Artist. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit a Thai artist at his studio. Jirawat Phirasant is well known in Thailand’s Art world and he also teaches Art at Naresuan University in Phitsanulok. Every day starting at […]
Village Life in Thailand Airing Your Dirty Laundry Author: George Bowman Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Laundry Village Life in Thailand Village Life in Thailand. Thailand has some of the cleanest people that I have seen in my travels. Plenty of water and sunshine must be the key, as there is plenty here in the tropics. […]
Thai Amulets for Good Luck and Protection Credits: George Bowman Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thai Amulets. From early morning to late at night it is common to see Thai vendors at busy intersections in Thailand. They wait for the red light and begin to peddle their wares. Usually, it is flower garlands but snacks like […]
Thai Culture Coconuts How Versatile Coconuts Shaped It Credits: The Tourist Authority of Thailand Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thai Culture Coconuts. To people from cool climates, few things are more exotic than a coconut! The tropical fruits are popular subjects of postcards, pictured on swaying palms beside blue lagoons on desert islands; islands just like […]
Thai Silk The Treasures of The Amazing Kingdom of Thailand Credits: The Tourist Authority of Thailand Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thai silk. Thailand remains a country of weavers and wooden looms, artisans making traditional Thai Textiles – Treasures of a Kingdom by hand in a time honoured way despite the rise of mass produced, industrially manufactured […]
Bramha The Creator is A 4 faced Indian God of Creation Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Bramha statues are very prevalent around Thailand with the most famous one being the Erawan in downtown Bangkok, so just who is Bramha? Find out below. Brahma (/ˈbrəhmɑː/; Sanskrit: ब्रह्मा, IAST: Brahmā) is a creator god in Hinduism. He has four faces. Brahma is also […]
Mekong River Unexplained Fireballs of the Mekong River Author: Josh@Asiabackpackers Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Naga Fireballs Festival Mekong River. A photo reportedly depicting Naga fireballs from Wikepedia When: 5th October 2017 Where: Nong Khai Province. Northeast Thailand. Naga Fireballs Mekong River. Each year around the end of Buddhist Lent, along a stretch of the Mekong […]
June 8, 2017 Spirit Houses Can Be Seen Everywhere In Thailand Author: George Bowman Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Spirit Houses In Thailand a person can see Spirit Houses almost everywhere. Why? Buddhists believe in reincarnation. And with that belief come Spirits. Now these Spirits sometimes need a House to call a Home and some […]