Koh Tao Island The Turtle Island Located in The Gulf of Thailand
Koh Tao Island The Turtle Island Located in The Gulf of Thailand Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Koh Tao Island Koh Tao Island. The island is geared towards diving tourists more than backpackers on a budget and offers both basic through luxury accommodation. There are hardly any currents and a wide selection of dive sites […]
Mae Sot Thailand Borders Myanmar Formerly Burma
Mae Sot Thailand Borders Myanmar Formerly Burma Author: George Bowman Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Mae Sot Thailand. Mae Sot is located in a mountainous rain forest. Think of Tarzan’s home. But in Thailand. In 2006, many houses did not have electricity. Ones that did might share a single electrical wire with several families. Across […]
Chess Game in Thailand is called ‘Makruk” Thai Chess
Chess Game in Thailand is called ‘Makruk” Thai Chess Author: George Bowman Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Chess Game in Thailand is called ‘Makruk” Chess Game in Thailand. It is common to see groups of men playing ‘Makruk” or Thai chess on any given day in our village. This game is much like the chess wars I grew […]
Thailand Festival 2017 celebrates the glory of Phimai Historical Park
Thailand Festival 2017 celebrates the glory of Phimai Historical Park Credits: The Tourist Authority of Thailand Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thailand festival 2017. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organising the organising the Phimai Festival 2017 from 8 to 12 November at Phimai Historical Park, Chakkarat River in Phimai District and around Nakhon Ratchasima province. The annual Festival […]
Working In Thailand and Playing Compared to The USA
Working In Thailand and Playing Compared to The USA Author: George Bowman Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Working In Thailand and Playing Compared to The USA. Working in Thailand and playing in Thailand compared to the USA. Often I compare Thailand to Missoura. I am an expert in neither. Sometimes it is the same. Sometimes […]
Thailand Festivals October 2017 Throughout Thailand
Thailand Festivals October 2017 Throughout Thailand Author: Josh@Asiabackpackers Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thailand Festivals October 2017. October is undoubtedly the festive month in the Thai calendar with heaps of events marking possibly the most important day; the end Of Buddhist lent on the 5th October. The day is known as Wan Ok Phansa and is celebrated right […]
Thailand Mobile phones Where Is Your Mobile Phone
Thailand Mobile phones Where Is Your Mobile Phone Author: George Bowman Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thailand Mobile Phones. I’m placing the blame of smart phones squarely on the shoulders of Bates County, Missoura. Why? Because one of the earliest descriptions of a mobile phone is in the 1948 science fiction novel ‘Space Cadet’ by […]
The best face masks in Thailand why Thais wear them
The best face masks in Thailand why Thais wear them Ninjas In Thailand Author: George Bowman Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery The best face masks. People often ask me why so many Thai people always seem to be wearing face masks. The simple answer is, I don’t know. But I have three theories. First, a […]
The best Time To Visit Thailand Explained By Month
The best Time To Visit Thailand Explained By Month The best Time To Visit Thailand Visiting Thailand in January The best Time To Visit Thailand. The weather is good throughout the country at this time of year. There is little chance of rain, while cooler temperatures in the north make conditions more comfortable and all […]
Thai Culture Si Sa Ket Major Festivals in September
Thai Culture Si Sa Ket Major Festivals in September Author: Josh@asiabackpackers Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Phraya Krai Phakdi Memorial Fair, San Don Ta Festival and Worshipping City Pillar Thai Culture Si Sa Ket. Khukhan City Pillar When: 16 – 21 September 2017 Where: The field in front of Khukhan municipal office, Si Sa Ket. Northeast Thailand Thai Culture […]
Mekong River Unexplained Fireballs of the Mekong River
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 […]
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Bangkok Thailand
Damnoen saduak floating market Bangkok Thailand Excuse Me Author: George Bowman Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Damnoen saduak floating market. Many people do not like to go to a tourist spot. They don’t like the crowds, too far away, the weather, the traffic, the food and everything is overpriced. They are right, but sometimes it […]