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Year of the Dragon – Naga – Thai Zodiac

Published on 2011-09-12 23:43:07

2012 is the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese Zodiac. In the Thai Zodiac, the Dragon is often replaced by a Naga. The Year of the Dragon and the Chinese New Year will commence on the 23rd January 2012 and will be influenced by the Element “Water”. In the Chinese Zodiac and also the [Read more....] > read more

Four Noble Truths

Published on 2011-09-02 01:34:15

In his very first sermon, The Lord Buddha explained the basic doctrine of Buddhism. The essence of Buddhism is embodied in his teaching of The Four Noble Truths which are fundamental to Buddhist beliefs. It is essential to Buddhists and those people interested in Buddhism to fully understand the Four Noble Truths as they are [Read more....] > read more

Sacred Skin – Sak Yant Magic Tattoo – Book

Published on 2011-08-25 23:33:09

Information in easy to understand plain English about Sak Yant, the Magic Tattoo or Buddhist Tattoo has been hard to find – until now. Sacred Skin – Thailand’s Spirit Tattoos is a new book by Tom Vater with photography by Aroon Thaewchatturat. Sacred Skin uncovers the mysteries of Sak Yant, which has been a spiritual [Read more....] > read more

Sacred Ink – Sak Yant Magic Tattoo Exhibition

Published on 2011-05-13 01:04:18

Sacred Ink is a photographic and multimedia installation exhibition by Cedric Arnold exploring the world of Sak Yant, the Magic Tattoo. Sacred Ink features over 45 large format black-and-white photographs taken in Thailand, as well as sound, video an > read more

Vesak – Buddhist New Year – Visakha Bucha

Published on 2011-05-02 05:54:05

Widely known as Vesak or Wesak, Visakha Bucha Day is the Buddhist New Year. Visakha Bucha Day falls on the full moon of the 6th Lunar Month which in 2011 is the 17th May. Vesak commemorates the three most important events in the life of the Lord Budd > read more

Chakri Day Thailand

Published on 2011-04-05 09:39:40

The 6th April in Thailand is Chakri Day and is a Public Holiday. Chakri Day celebrates the founding of the Chakri Dynasty, The Royal House of Chakri, in 1782 by His Majesty King Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke. known as Rama 1. The Chakri Dynasty which s > read more

Thai King – Rama 1 – Chakri Dynasty

Published on 2011-03-31 22:39:11

The Thai King, Rama 1, (1737-1809), the founder of the Chakri Dynasty which is the current ruling Royal House of Thailand, ascended the throne of The Kingdom of Siam, on the 6th April 1782 as His Majesty King Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke. Rama 1 ruled > read more

Atlas Moth – Attacus Atlas

Published on 2011-03-31 22:38:43

The Atlas Moth, Attacus Atlas is the largest moth in the World in terms of wing surface area and with a wingspan of up to 30cms, the Atlas Moth is one of the largest moths in overall terms. The female Atlas Moth is larger than the male and also heavi > read more

Making Merit – Good Karma

Published on 2011-03-30 03:35:47

A popular way of making merit for Buddhists in Thailand to gain good karma in preparation for their reincarnation, is to release animals from captivity into the wild. These can be small birds, fish, tortoises and other small animals. Accumulating goo > read more

Natural Disasters Hit Thailand – Earthquakes – Flooding – Drought – Cold

Published on 2011-03-29 22:18:05

Thailand is reeling from a series of natural disasters. Earthquakes, Floods, Drought and unseasonal Cold Weather are testing Thailand’s resources to the limit. Still shaken by the recent earthquake that occurred on the border of Myanmar and Tha > read more

Thai ladyboy Reveals all for Thailands Got Talent

Published on 2011-03-22 00:51:42

The Thai Ladyboy Bell Nuntita wowed the audience and judges in a recent Thailand’s Got Talent competition. If any members of the audience had any doubts as to the true identity of the very attractive Bell, they were surely dispelled as she bega > read more

International Dialling Codes- Thailand Area Codes

Published on 2011-03-21 23:31:35

Making telephone calls to and from Thailand is straightforward and if you know the International dialling codes and Area codes there is no necessity to place the calls through an International Operator. Below is the list of International dialling cod > read more

Thai Wat – Sukhothai – Wat Mahathat

Published on 2011-03-17 21:41:58

Wat Mahathat is the largest and most important Thai Wat in the ancient city of Sukhothai. Comprising over 200 structures, it is believed that Wat Mahathat was founded around the middle of the 13th Century by King Sri Intaratit. Wat Mahathat is locate > read more

Pattaya International Music Festival 2011

Published on 2011-03-13 08:54:47

The 10th Pattaya International Music Festival will take place at Pattaya Beach, Pattaya from the 18th to the 20th March 2011, 6pm to Midnight. As one of the largest International beach festivals in Asia it is expected to draw a crowd in excess of 400 > read more

Tree Women – Naree Pon – Fruit Faeries

Published on 2011-03-05 02:10:52

One of the greatest mysteries in Thailand surrounds the existence of Tree Women known as Naree Pon or Makalipon. Naree Pon are like fruit Faeries, females with perfect form and great beauty but miniature in size. Legend has it that the God Indra ( Ph > read more

Sak Yant – Mae Tap – Commander-in-Chief

Published on 2011-02-17 21:16:50

The Sak Yant design Mae Tap is one of the great universal Sak Yant designs. Mae Tap means Commander-in-Chief and this gives us the first clue as to the meanings behind this Powerful and Sacred Sak Yant Buddhist Tattoo design. Mae Tap is sometimes ref > read more

Mae Nak – Thai Ghost

Published on 2011-02-08 01:17:31

There are many tales in Thailand about a Thai Ghost but none is as well known as the story about the Thai Ghost known as Mae Nak. Mae Nak was a much feared type of Thai Ghost called a Phi Tai Tong Glom. The tale of Mae Nak is both terrifying and touc > read more

Ghost Festival – Thailand – Phi Ta Khon

Published on 2011-02-05 01:32:47

The Ghost Festival known as Phi Ta Khon is an annual Festival held in Dansai, Loei province in the North East of Thailand. In 2011, the Phi Ta Khon Ghost Festival will be held on the 24th to the 26th June. The Ghost Festival is a part of the celebrat > read more

Sak Yant – Power of Magic

Published on 2011-01-29 23:54:30

Sak Yant, the sacred Magic Tattoo or Buddhist Tattoo, when applied by a Buddhist Monk or Brahmin Priest, will confer on the wearer certain benefits and protection. The Sak Yant’s power of magic has been known to Thai people for hundreds of year > read more

Thai Orchid – Dendrobium unicum – Seidenf.

Published on 2011-01-26 05:54:39

Dendrobium unicum Seidenf. is a unique Thai orchid because, after the 1st year, it sheds its leaves before flowering. This is the reason that Dendrobium unicum got its name. The Thai orchid,Dendrobium unicum, is known in Thailand as “Euang Krang Sa > read more

Made of Money – Not Us – These are Hard Times

Published on 2011-01-22 08:40:14

It may look like we’re made of money but looks can deceive. These really are hard times. As you can see from our photograph below we are asking, no, begging you for help. We travel the country at enormous personal expense (that’s a slight > read more

Hindu Temple – Khon Kaen – Prasat Puay Noi

Published on 2011-01-17 23:43:49

There is very little information available about Prasat Puay Noi, an ancient Hindu Temple in Khon Kaen Province, other than the fact that it was built in the 11th Century as a Khmer Sanctuary. From the middle of the 9th Century, most of North Eastern > read more

Phai Pongsathon – Luktung – Thai Music

Published on 2011-01-15 02:26:54

Phai Pongsathon, one of the best known singers in the Thai music genre known as Luktung, was born in Yasothon, a province in North Eastern Thailand. Phai Pongsathon, was born Prayoon Srijahn on the 12th June 1978 and was the youngest of 4 children. L > read more

Triangle Cushions – Thai Handicrafts

Published on 2011-01-13 04:09:36

Triangle Cushions or triangular backrests are among the best known Thai Handicrafts products. Aesthetically pleasing and practical as well, these Thai Triangle Cushions which are called Mawn Kwan or Mawn Sahm Liem, have become popular outside Thailan > read more

Sak Yant – Tong Maharat – The Great Flag

Published on 2011-01-11 02:32:17

This Sak Yant design is called the Tong Maharat which means Great Flag. Long before the custom of tattooing Yants onto skin they were inscribed onto cloth or metal. The Tong Maharat was a very popular choice as the mantras on it bestow on the owners > read more

Thai Wat – Wat Chedi Ched Thaeo – Si Satchanalai

Published on 2011-01-06 19:34:02

The Thai Wat, Wat Chedi Ched Thaeo, is an important Thai Temple located within the walls of the ancient city of Si Satchanalai, close to its rather more illustrious neighbour Sukhothai. Wat Chedi Ched Thaeo is an extremely large Temple which dates fr > read more

Thai Ghost – Phi Kraseu

Published on 2011-01-06 00:20:44

The Phi Kraseu ( ผีกระสือ ) is not only the most feared Thai Ghost but also perhaps the most recognizable of all Thai Spirits. Certainly, the Phi Kraseu is the best known Thai Ghost among Westerners, thanks mainly to the proliferation > read more

Bungy Jump – X Centre – Chiang Mai

Published on 2011-01-04 19:15:29

The X Centre is an x-treme sports centre in Chiang Mai and of all the activities they offer none are more extreme than the Bungy or Bungee Jump. The sign at the foot of the 50 meter high tower says it all, “Come here if you Dare”. Our int > read more

Ganesh Museum – Chiang Mai

Published on 2011-01-03 23:07:11

Ganesh or Ganesha, the elephant headed Hindu God of wisdom is nearly as well known in Thailand as in India. In Chiang Mai, followers of the Lord Ganesh are extremely fortunate in having the very first Ganesh Museum in Thailand. In Thailand, ganesh or > read more

Thailand National Parks – Chiang Mai – Op Khan

Published on 2011-01-01 03:10:26

Op Khan National Park on the outskirts of Chiang Mai is somewhat neglected in favour of Chiang Mai’s rather better known tourist attractions. Whilst this does help to preserve the peace and tranquility of Op Khan, it is a great shame that this > read more