Horse Racing In Bangkok Thailand
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 […]
Thailand Elephants a Symbol of Thai Culture
Thailand Elephants a Symbol of Thai Culture Author: George Bowman Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thailand Elephants. Elephants have been a symbol of Thai culture for centuries. They were on one of the 1st national flags and are often seen in art, literature and national emblems. Elephants are herbivores, consuming ripe bananas, leaves, bamboo, […]
Thai Lottery How Do You Pick Your Numbers?
Thai Lottery How Do You Pick Your Numbers? Author: George Bowman Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thai Lottery. Gambling in Thailand is illegal. Will, that is not really true as some gambling is allowed. A person can play the lottery or go to the horse races. Thai Lottery. The lottery in Thailand is popular […]
Buddhism Week Visakha Puja Festival 2018
Buddhism Week Visakha Puja Festival 2018 Credits: PR Thai Government Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Buddhism Week Visakha Puja Festival 2018. A Buddhism week will be held in both Thailand and abroad to celebrate the Visakha Puja Festival 2018, with many activities to promote the propagation of Buddhism. Visakha Puja is the holiest day of the […]
Rayong Thailand The Fishing Village Of Prasae
Rayong Thailand Life In The Fishing Village Of Prasae Author: Pen Drageon Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Rayong Thailand Rayong Thailand. This is the second article on the series of “Life less ordinary in Prasae”. This little town is located along the coast in the province of Rayong and a 2hr 30 min drive from Bangkok city. The […]
Prasae Thailand A Small Fishing Town in Rayong
Prasae Thailand A Small Fishing Town in Rayong Author: Pen Drageon Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Prasae Thailand A Small Fishing Town in Rayong. This is a series of articles on the little fishing town of Prasae in the province of Rayong and their struggles to make Prasae a site for community tourism. Prasae is located at a comfortable 2 […]
Thailand Firefighters The Unsung Heroes
Thailand Firefighters The Unsung Heroes Author: George Bowman Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thailand Firefighters. Many of the unsung heroes of Thailand are both the paid and volunteer fire fighters. The Fire Department headquarters is located in City Hall but it is only offices as Bangkok doesn’t have a main fire station per say. The Bangkok Fire and Rescue […]
Ayutthaya City Thailand A Time Tunnel Experience
Ayutthaya City Thailand A Time Tunnel Experience Author: Pen Drageon. Ayutthaya Time Tunnel Experience Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Ayutthaya City Thailand . Step into the time tunnel and rediscover Ayutthaya circa 400+ years into the glorious past when it was a thriving empire during the reign of King Narai in the 16th century. A breath of new life […]
Cockfighting Thailand From Bangkok Rural Villages
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 […]
Thailand Grand Songkran Celebrations 2018
Thailand Grand Songkran Celebrations 2018 Credits: The Tourist Authority of Thailand Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery April 4, 2018 Thailand Grand Songkran Celebrations. Songkran Festival, which takes place nationwide in Thailand, is an event where boisterous fun and ancient traditions go hand-in-hand. For tourists, the event offers a chance to enjoy a huge celebration where water parties […]
Thai Culture The American Influence
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
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 […]