Loy Krathong Festival 2010

How do you recharge batteries in Thailand?

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:17:14 +0000

I’ve read that everything is 220 volt. My camera and other battery chargers all work off of 120 volts. Can you purchase (while in Thailand) a transformer or conveter or whatever to use 120 volt devices?

Where should I go in Bangkok Thailand to find a good shopping market?

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:17:13 +0000

I am taking a trip to Bangkok, Thailand in August and planning to do a lot of shopping. I am not interested in the regular malls because I can find that in the United States. Can someone recommend me some markets around Bangkok with a variety of items? Also I just finished watching the travel channel they said Cha-Ta-Cha was the hugest market. Where is this place and am I hearing it correctly?

Loi Krathong in Chiang Mai 2007-11-24

admin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:43:36 +0000

Loi Kratong in Chiang Mai. The area around the River Ping.

Loi Krathong - Chao Phraya River to Wat Arun, Bangkok, November 2009

admin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:45:06 +0000

One of the key Thai festivals on the annual calendar, Loi Krathong, took place on Monday evening, Bangkok’s populace heading in droves for the water to light candles nestling on small “rafts” (Krathong) that are then gently lowered into the river, wishes are made, the hopes and dreams of city dwellers, along with any bad luck, consigned with a flourish for safekeeping to the dark swirling waters of the Chao Phraya River which winds like a giant, lazy snake through the heart of Bangkok. I start tonights adventure at the southern end of the city where the BTS line crosses the river, and I get a quick idea what is in store when I try to squeeze onto the Skytrain at Siam, which is packed to the rafters, not the norm for the post rush hour. Alighting from the spur line at Saphan Taksin Station where the BTS disgorges passengers before skimming over the Chao Phraya on the Taksin Bridge, I am immediately and, but less unexpectedly by now, thrust into a huge scrum of people. I was expecting it to be busy here as this one of the key transport hubs where the BTS meets the river, but its really, really busy. Getting down to the Sathorn Pier it is a case of filing slowly along past stall after stall of Krathong makers selling their wares, people behind the tables busily crafting these intricate arrangements, as buyers flock around, with the skill and dexterity of a lifetime of experience. The Krathongs themselves are mostly around ten inches across with a base tightly fashioned out …

Bangkok Girl : A Documentary about Thailand’s Night Life

admin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:09:00 +0000

Description
Jordan Clark’s tragic documentary provides a glimpse into Thailand’s notorious and booming sex tourism industry through the experiences of a 19-year-old bar girl named Pla. Working in the bars from the age of thirteen, Pla has managed to avoid selling her body–a remarkable revelation given her surroundings–but her refusal to take part in this all-too-common profession for young Thai women cannot last. The introduction of falangs, or foreigners, to Thailand has forever changed the city, the economy, the Thai people’s lives and desires. A daring and unabashed look at a popular Western predilection through the eyes of one girl, this film challenges the accepted worldwide practice of sex tourism…. More >>

Bangkok Girl : A Documentary about Thailand’s Night Life

Tsunami Hits Thailand & South East Asia!

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:13:53 +0000

Dedicated to all 2004 December 26th Boxing Day Tsunami Victims, families,those injured, and those otherwise affected. The terrible devastation and the aftermath of this catastrophe caught on tape. The 2004 Boxing Day tsunami was triggered by an earthquake off the north-west coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It killed 230000 people in a dozen Indian Ocean countries, 170000 of them in Indonesia’s Aceh province alone. Sri Lanka and Thailand were severely impacted by the tsunami on December 26, 2004. Tsunami Thailand 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake was an undersea earthquake that occurred at 00:58:53 UTC (07:58:53 local time) December 26, 2004, with an epicentre off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. Surprisingly, some islands right in the middle of the tsunami were not badly affected. It turns out their atolls, or coral reefs, absorbed much of the wave. The coral ridges protected them. In many regions of the Asian waters, there is a practice some fishermen use, of dynamiting the natural coral reefs to bring up fish. These barriers to the tsunami were no longer in place to deflect the water. The disaster promoted a global outpouring of sympathy, with governments, individuals and corporations pledging more than $13 billion in aid. According to UN database, nearly two years after donors pledged billions to help the victims only half the money had been spent. Of the half a million people left homeless by the disaster, only a third have been permanently rehoused. The …

Is Thailand a good country to go backpacking/ traveling to alone?

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:20:09 +0000

I am planning a trip to Thailand for a sabbatical/adventure/holiday and want to know how safe it is to do so alone.

BANGKOK - CRUISE 2010

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:03:00 +0000

twitter.com a day in BANGKOK 2010 shot with Canon 5D2,EF24mm-F2.8,STEADICAM MERLIN

Thailand’s Beaches & Islands

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:26:33 +0000

Product Description
DK Eyewitness Thailand’s beaches & Islands travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this majestic region has on offer. Packed with colour photographs, illustrations and detailed maps, discover Thailand’s beaches and islands region by region; from the unforgettable beaches of Phuket, Ko Samuii and Ko Phi Phi to the best attractions of the Krabi province with useful background on everything from diving and snorkelling to relaxing in stunning rainforests. DK Eyewitness Thailand’s beaches & Islands explores every facet of the region from its landscape and wildlife to its history and culture, sports, outdoor activities and nightlife. Whether you’re seeking a secluded getaway or the hottest party destinations, you’ll find all the insider tips every visitor needs with dozens of reviews of hotels, restaurants, bars, plentiful shopping tips as well as beaches, markets and festivals listed area by area. With up-to-date information on moving betwee… More >>

Thailand’s Beaches & Islands

Latest Auctions

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:46:21 +0000

Hey, check out these auctions:
[eba kw="loi krathong" num="2" ebcat="267"]
Cool, arent they?