Hill Tribes of Thailand The Hmong
Hill Tribes of Thailand The Hmong Author: Josh at Asia backpackers Hill Tribes of Thailand The Hmong Since the late 18th century the Hmong alone among the Miao groups, have slowly migrated to Thailand from the mountainous regions of southwest China, where it is believed 2.7 million still remain. Miao is the official Chinese term for four distinct groups of […]
The Seven Major Hill Tribes of Thailand
The Seven Major Hill Tribes of Thailand Author: Josh at Asia backpackers The term ‘Hill Tribe’ (Chao Khao) first appeared in Thai official documentation in the 1960’s, recent history has given a new official term that of the “highland Thais”. The Seven Major Hill Tribes of Thailand. There are broadly speaking seven major hill […]
Chiang Mai sights Thailand
Chiang Mai sights Thailand Chiang Mai sights Thailand. Chiang Mai (เชียงใหม่) is the hub of Northern Thailand and the Capital City of the Province of this name. With a population of over 170,000 in the city proper (but more than 1 million in the metropolitan area), it is Thailand’s fifth-largest city. Located on a plain […]
Bangkok Temples 9 famous Royal Temples
Bangkok Temples 9 Famous Royal Temples Discover Thailand with thailand Discovery Bangkok’s 9 Royal Temples. There are 9 Royal Temples in Bangkok, each dedicated to a King in the Chakri Dynasty (of whom the current King is from). There is a tradition in Thailand to visit these Temples during the Songkhran period (Thai New Year) […]
Thailand Buddhism The Path to Nirvana
Thailand Buddhism The Path to Nirvana Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery The path to nirvana In the religion Buddhism, Meditations carry a higher weight in One’s practice to attain Nirvana. But, Dana, giving Alms and Shila, observing at least the basic five disciplines(Panchasheela, in Pali) are also vital for One’s practice. In the Maha […]
The Evolution of Muay Thai
The Evolution of Muay Thai Author: Terry Bouris MUAY THAI – THE BEGINNING The evolution of Muay Thai is interwoven within the long and proud history of the Kingdom of Siam, now called, Thailand The first great upsurge of interest in Muay Thai was as a battlefield skill, under King Naresuan […]
Koh Lipe Southern Thailand
Koh Lipe is an Island in Southern Thailand Koh Lipe Southern Thailand Koh Lipe Southern Thailand. Ko Lipe (sometimes spelled Koh Lipe) is outside of the jurisdiction of Tarutao National Park, and as such is exempt from certain laws prohibiting development. It is surrounded by uninhabited islands of the Butong Archipelago. The island is home […]
Thailand Festivals January 2016
A List Of Thailand Festivals January 2016 Thailand Festivals January 2016. The date and time of the following festivals in some provinces may be changed as a result of the weather or the postponement by the organising host of the events. Please check the date and time again before travelling. Tourism Authority of Thailand provides […]
Pattaya KFC girl feeds disabled man
Pattaya KFC girl feeds disabled man at her restaurant in Central Pattaya last week. Pattaya KFC girl feeds disabled man. On Monday we met the KFC Worker who was photographed helping a disabled foreigner to eat at her restaurant in Central Pattaya last week. The picture of her assisting the foreign man went viral on […]
Muay Thai evolution Thailand
Muay Thai evolution Thailand Author: Terry Bouris Island info Koh Samui 21/07/2014 Island Info Samui MUAY THAI – A Thai Tradition, More Than Just a Sport“ark bar”, “ko samui”, “samui thailand”, arkbar, Asia, “island info”; “chaweng beach”; “koh samui”; thailand; “arkbar”; “ark_bar”; ark; “ark-bar”; “choeng mon beach”; “koh samui”; “choeng mon beach”; koh; “island info,”Island […]
February Festivals Across Thailand
February Festivals Across Thailand Author: Josh at Asiabackpackers Travel Thailand and Discover Thailand February Festivals Across Thailand While a lot of us are aware that February is the month we celebrate the Chinese New Year, that’s not all we have to look forward to here in Thailand, the fact is the month is brimming over […]
Bun Boek Fa Fair and Red Cross Fair
Bun Boek Fa Fair and Red Cross Fair Annual Events in Thailand, February, North East Thailand Author: Josh at Asiabackpacers Bun Boek Fa Fair and Red Cross Fair two different annual celebrations for the price of one When: 3rd Feb 2016 Where: Maha Sarakham City Near the provincial administration building About Maha Sarakham […]