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• Loy krathong - thoughts on the day of the lantern parade

  
  Thailand Voice — Authority: 155
  I moved to Chiang Mai the day before loy krathong four years ago - I always think of this holiday as my anniversary. Chiang Mai is famous for going way over the top with parades and holidays, loy krathong probably being second only to the week-long songkran festivities… Written by: Betti Read more: Loy ...
  2 weeks ago

• Loy Krathong in October

  
  Thailand Voice — Authority: 155
  Everyone knows about Loy Krathong that happens on the full moon in November. However, not many people know that we have another Loy Krathong in October. The phrase “loy krathong” means to float a bowl shaped container. It is not a festival like Christmas which celebrates a particular event. You can actually float ...
  3 weeks ago

• Boat Parade on Gulf of Thailand

  
  Thailand Voice — Authority: 155
  One of my favourite festivals in Thailand is undoubtedly Luang Phor Pan Worshipping Festival in Bang Bo District of Samut Prakan. I went last year for the first time and had no idea what to expect. There were so many surprises that… Written by: Richard Barrow Read more: Boat Parade on Gulf of Thailand ...
  3 weeks ago

• Festivals and Holidays in Thailand in 2010

  
  Thailand Voice — Authority: 155
  People are already planning their holidays in Thailand for 2010 and so we thought we would help out by letting you know the dates of the main events and holidays. I know so many people keep asking “When is Loy Krathong… Written by: Richard Barrow Read more: Festivals and Holidays in Thailand in 2010 ...
  3 weeks ago

• Novice Monk Ordination for H.M. The King

  
  Thailand Voice — Authority: 155
  During the school holidays in Thailand, it is common for Thai students to ordain as novice monks for a short time. In the olden days, before there were government schools, poor boys would ordain in order to get an education. However, these days, their parents want them to ordain for a short time during… ...
  3 weeks ago

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