Thailand and Laos start annual longboat competition
Thailand and Laos have started their annual traditional longboat competition to compete for the Queen Sirikit Cup. The longboat competition is just one of several historical ties and traditions that bind the neighboring nations of Thailand and Laos where they meet along the Mekong River. The Queen Sirikit Cup longboat competition began in only 2013 […]
Find your jacket, Thailand to have cold spell in a few weeks
Most Thais are suckers for cold weather, since it’s like taking a holiday from the everyday heat and humidity of Thailand. They don’t want it too cold though. They just can’t take it. Check out these photos of a cold spell in January when people were literally driving motorbikes and showering in their blankets — […]
Rong Khun temple opens new belfry
CHIANG RAI, 9 October 2016 (NNT) – Rong Khun temple in provincial seat area of Chiang Rai opened a new belfry. The opening ceremony for the belfry was attended by over 2,000 people in white attire. The beautiful dark gold bell was uniquely designed by Chalermchai Kositpipat, a famous Thai visual artist who constructed the […]
Elephant fair in Surin
From Nov 11-22, the “Miracle Of Surin Elephants Fair 2016” will be held at the elephant show field of Surin province. The event promotes local tourism and conserves the local way of life in which people and elephants live together happily. Activities include a parade of vehicles decorated with elephant food around the statue of […]
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