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May 24, 2013: Vesek Day Holiday in Thailand
This Friday is the Vesek Day Holiday in Thailand, this is a Buddhist Holiday. I always enjoy the discussions amongst my Thai friends and colleagues about “Buddha Days”, meaning days/holidays of significance for Buddhists. There are minor and major “Buddha … Continue reading
Lost in Translation: No Sale of Alcohol Sign
Lost in translation- a sign in the alcohol section of seven-11 with a few translation errors- I like the implication that alcohol could be sold on a Buddhist holiday that wasn’t deemed ‘important’.
Great Video: Promotional Video Showing Thailand in 1960
Below is a link to a video promoting Thailand in 1960, this video was made for Pan Am. To think how American’s viewed Thailand in 1960- prior to affordable air travel that made the world accessible and readily accessible information … Continue reading
August 2 & 3 2012- Holidays in Thailand for Asanha Bucha
Today and tomorrow are holidays in Thailand for Asanha Bucha, trust Wikipedia with caution, but here is there description of the holiday. On August 2 and 3 government workers will have a holiday, the post office and banks are closed … Continue reading
Christmas in Thailand: Celebrated, but not a Holiday
Bangkok gets all dressed up for Christmas, loads of decorations, Christmas music and (fake) Christmas trees. Certainly other parts of Thailand participate with decorations and such, especially the towns and cities that are tourist destinations. But Christmas is not a … Continue reading
The Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho is a Big Buddha
Wat Pho has a huge Buddha- the reclining Buddha. It’s fun to take someone visiting Bangkok to see the reclining Buddha and watch for their “oh damn, that is a big Buddha” look. The bottom of the feet are great- … Continue reading
Posted in Bangkok, Buddhism, Landmark, Sightseeing, Wat
Tagged reclining buddha, Wat Pho
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A Picture from Wat Pho
A friend visited from New York City- I played tour guide to all the big sights and sounds (and a few out of the way sights and sounds). I took this picture at Wat Pho and really like the way … Continue reading
My Favorite Monk
This is my favorite monk and my favorite picture I have taken of a monk. I know this monk, a little bit. I know more about him than I know him. I like the picture, he looks old, like he … Continue reading
Life in Bangkok After One Year: Thoughts & Memories
I have enjoyed living in Bangkok; it has opened mind and body to many new experiences. The nice part of living here occurs a few months after you move and settle into your daily routines, suddenly you aren’t as overwhelmed … Continue reading
Posted in Bangkok, Buddhism, Culture, Thailand
Tagged current events, Farang, relocation, Thailand, Thailand Travel
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Happy New Year 2011- Thai’s celebrate the New Year three different times
Tomorrow is the Gregorian New Year Years Eve and Saturday will begin the Gregorian New Year- January 1, 2011. Thais observe this New Years celebration and have massive Happy New Year 2011 signs, parties and “count downs”. But, the Thais … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, alcohol, Bangkok, Buddhist Calendar, Buddhist New Year, Chinese New Year, current events, Farang, Gregorian Calendar, New Year, New Year Celebration, Songkran, Thailand
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