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Year of the Dragon – Naga – Thai Zodiac2012 is the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese Zodiac. In the Thai Zodiac, the Dragon is often replaced by a Naga. The... »
Four Noble TruthsIn his very first sermon, The Lord Buddha explained the basic doctrine of Buddhism. The essence of Buddhism is... »
Sacred Skin – Sak Yant Magic Tattoo – BookInformation in easy to understand plain English about Sak Yant, the Magic Tattoo or Buddhist Tattoo has... »
Sacred Ink – Sak Yant Magic Tattoo ExhibitionSacred Ink is a photographic and multimedia installation exhibition by Cedric Arnold exploring the... »
Vesak – Buddhist New Year – Visakha BuchaWidely known as Vesak or Wesak, Visakha Bucha Day is the Buddhist New Year. Visakha Bucha Day falls... »
Chakri Day ThailandThe 6th April in Thailand is Chakri Day and is a Public Holiday. Chakri Day celebrates the founding of the Chakri... »
Thai King – Rama 1 – Chakri DynastyThe Thai King, Rama 1, (1737-1809), the founder of the Chakri Dynasty which is the current ruling Royal House of... »
Atlas Moth – Attacus AtlasThe Atlas Moth, Attacus Atlas is the largest moth in the World in terms of wing surface area and with a... »
Making Merit – Good KarmaA popular way of making merit for Buddhists in Thailand to gain good karma in preparation for their reincarnation,... »
Natural Disasters Hit Thailand – Earthquakes – Flooding – Drought – ColdThailand is reeling from a series of natural disasters. Earthquakes, Floods, Drought and unseasonal Cold Weather... »
Thai ladyboy Reveals all for Thailands Got TalentThe Thai Ladyboy Bell Nuntita wowed the audience and judges in a recent Thailand's Got Talent... »
International Dialling Codes- Thailand Area CodesMaking telephone calls to and from Thailand is straightforward and if you know the International... »
Thai Wat – Sukhothai – Wat MahathatWat Mahathat is the largest and most important Thai Wat in the ancient city of Sukhothai. Comprising over 200... »
Pattaya International Music Festival 2011The 10th Pattaya International Music Festival will take place at Pattaya Beach, Pattaya from the 18th... »
Tree Women – Naree Pon – Fruit FaeriesOne of the greatest mysteries in Thailand surrounds the existence of Tree Women known as Naree Pon or Makalipon.... »
Sak Yant – Mae Tap – Commander-in-ChiefThe Sak Yant design Mae Tap is one of the great universal Sak Yant designs. Mae Tap means Commander-in-Chief and... »
Mae Nak – Thai GhostThere are many tales in Thailand about a Thai Ghost but none is as well known as the story about the Thai Ghost... »
