Thailand info Thailand’s Candle Festivals Author: Josh @ Asia Backpackers. Thailand info Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery The Significance of Candles Thailand’s Candle Festivals. Candles make up an important part of most Thai merit making and no more so on Asanha Bucha Day and the start of the Buddhist Lent period, both typically held in […]
Visakha Bucha Day in Thailand Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery MAY 13, 2014 BY ROY CAVANAGH Visakha Bucha Day in Thailand. There are a number of important Buddhist holidays throughout the year, but the most significant in Thailand is Visakha Bucha Day. This day commemorates three defining events in the life of the Lord Buddha […]
Thailand’s economy will prosper, soothsayers Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thailand’s economy will prosper, soothsayers. Thai officials in traditional costumes walk with oxen during the annual ploughing ceremony in Bangkok on May 9, 2016. Photo: Athit Perawongmetha/ Reuters The annual plowing ceremony today forecast average rainfall, growth in foreign trade and abundant rice as the […]
Thailand alms for 10000 Buddhist monks Devotees at Dhammakaya temple give alms to tens of thousands of Buddhist monks Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thailand alms for 10000 Buddhist monks. Over 100,000 Buddhist monks and novices gather to receive alms at Wat Phra Dhammakaya temple in Pathum Thani. Photo: Reuters Tens of thousands of Buddhist […]
Thailand Events May 2016 Author Josh at Asia Backpackers Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thailand Events May 2016. While Songkran takes centre stage in the Kingdom every April, the month of May is slightly less manic and is more about the Royal Family, Buddhism, agriculture shows and the manic arms race that takes place across […]
Forget the drought, Thailand’s national water fight is on Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery View photos Thailand’s national water fight is on. In this April 13, 2015 file photo, people riding on a motorbike react as a boy splashes water on them during the traditional Thai New Year celebrations or Songkran water festival in Bangkok. […]
Sai Sin and the Sacred White Thread Thailand JUNE 5, 2015 BY ROY CAVANAGH Original Article Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Sai Sin and the Sacred White Thread Thailand. If you’re a regular visitor to Thailand, there is a good chance you’ve had white cotton bracelets tied round your wrists at some stage during your travels. […]
Thailand Annual Events April 2016. April is not Just about Songkran. Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery. Author: Josh at Asia Backpackers Thailand Annual Events April 2016. Finding the actual dates of festivals in Thailand is never easy (see our post explaining more about what and who dictate their timing), but April is in the main all about the one […]
Wai Khru Ceremony – the meanings and origin Another informative Guest Blog by Josh Peatfield of Asia Backpackers – loads more info and festivals on this link The wai khru ceremony (Thai: พิธีไหว้ครู) is an ancient Thai ritual first performed by students of martial and performing arts as well as those studying astrology and is still performed at their initiation as well […]
Living Thailand March Festivals across Thailand This comprehensive list of Thai Festivals is brought to us thanks to Josh Peatfield of Asia Backpackers – loads more great blogs on this link While the month falls in the middle of two New Years, with the Chinese New Year falling in February and the Buddhist New Year […]
Pattaya bike week Travel Thailand Pattaya bike week. Location. Pattaya Sports Arena, Pattaya Soi Chaiyapruek 2 Pattaya bike week Pattaya Thailand. Pattaya Bike Week is a huge event that brings bikers together all across Thailand for various activities and shows. It is held every year in Pattaya around mid-February and it raises large amounts of […]
Burapa Bike Week Pattaya Thailand Discover Thailand Location. Pattaya Sports Arena, Pattaya Soi Chaiyapruek 2 Burapa Bike Week Pattaya Thailand. Pattaya Bike Week is a huge event that brings bikers together all across Thailand for various activities and shows. It is held every year in Pattaya around mid-February and it raises large amounts of money for […]
