Buddhist Monk Why Thai Men Periodically Become Monks
Buddhist Monk Why Thai Men Periodically Become Monks Author@ George Bowman Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Buddhist Monk. Men in Thailand are often expected to become a monk at least once and April is a popular month to join in celebrating the Thailand New Year. But any month will work. They may spend their entire lives in the […]
Shellfish Collector Lek On Koh Samet A Thai Island
Shellfish Collectors on Thailand’s Islands Credits: George Bowman Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Shellfish. Lek who is her 70s has lived on the island of Ko Samet her entire life. To help supplement her income of working odd jobs, she collects ‘Hoi’ which can only be harvested 2-3 times a year. Right now she makes […]
Thai Amulets and Flowers for Good Luck and Protection
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
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 […]
Koh Phangan A Colorful Getaway in the Gulf of Thailand
Koh Phangan – a colorful getaway in the Gulf of Thailand Credits: The Tourist Authority of Thailand Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Koh Phangan Koh Phangan in the Gulf of Thailand isn’t as well-known as its sister island of Samui and has no airport, but this is part of the attraction. Visiting to this lush green getaway requires effort, and the […]
Thai Silk The Treasures of The Amazing Kingdom of Thailand
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 […]
Udon Thani Thailand Amazing Red Lotus Sea In The Cool Season
Be amazed By Udon Thani Amazing Red Lotus Sea In The Cool Season Cedits: The Tourist Authority of Thailand Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Udon Thani. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is inviting local and international tourists to come enjoy the amazing sight of the “Red Lotus Sea” at Nong Han Kum Pavapi, a […]
Bangkok Dangerous Thailand Is No 2 For Road Deaths
Bangkok Dangerous Thailand Is No 2 For Road Deaths. Is Thailand Dangerous? Author: George Bowman Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Bangkok Dangerous. Friends from around the World will often ask me “Is Thailand dangerous?” The answer is No. Kinda, Sorta. The next question invariably is, “Why?” The answer is drivers. Now let’s look at the […]
Thailand Festivals November 2017 All Across Thailand
Thailand Festivals November 2017 All Across Thailand Author: Josh@Asiabackpackers Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thailand Festivals November Revised 19/07/2017 There are a multitude of festivals across Thailand every month, listed below are just a few of these at times magical, spiritual and always fun events, that encapsulate the very essence of the people of the […]
Bramha The Creator is A 4 faced Indian God of Creation
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 […]
Nakhon Si Thammarat Seeking Out The Awesome In Thailand
Nakhon Si Thammarat Seeking Out The Awesome In Thailand Credits : The Tourist Authority of Thailand Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Nakhon Si Thammarat – some 780 kilometres south of Bangkok, is one of Thailand’s lesser-known destinations among international visitors yet boasts national parks, a fascinating history, vibrant culture and ever-welcoming people. As this Southern […]
HISO In Thailand and the Meaning of this Often used Term
HISO In Thailand and the Meaning of this Often used Term Author: George Bowman Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery HISO in Thailand. A HiSo is slang term many Thais use for someone who either has made tons of money or comes from a wealthy background. Generally they have high ranking family members in the government, […]