Category — Thailand

Buddhist monks process around Bangkok’s Hua Lam Pong temple on Asalha Puja, which commemorates the day when Buddha delivered his first sermon to his five disciples.

Via BBC

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A supporter of the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) tries to break through riot-police lines while marching toward the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 20, 2008.

Via Activate.us

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On this Saturday afternoon (14th June), interfaith prayers and a series of short speeches for peace will be followed by Thai music and dance - and free refreshments - at London’s Thames-side Peace Pagoda in Battersea Park.

The celebrations take place annually to mark the anniversary of the opening of the pagoda, part of a chain of shrines to world peace which, though they are Buddhist buildings, are designed to provide a spiritual focus for unity between people of all religions.

Details:

Peace Pagoda, Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ
020 7228 9620
Times: Sat 2-5pm
Rail: Battersea Park rail

Via TimeOut London

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A crocodile hatches during a crocodile-hatching festival at Sriracha Tiger Zoo, 120 km (74 miles) east of Bangkok, Thailand, on May 13, 2008.

The zoo contains more than 200 Bengal tigers and 100,000 crocodiles.

Via Activate.us

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The New York Times posts an excellent suggestion on how to spend 36 hours in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

“BLESSED with a cooler climate than Bangkok and buffered by lush mountains, Chiang Mai has long served as a backpacker’s gateway to Thailand’s northern reaches. But an influx of Thai artists and Western expatriates has turned this quiet city into a vibrant destination in its own right.

“Design studios have sprung up in town, fusing traditional Thai with modern twists. Age-old curries are now paired with Australian red wines and croissants.

“The area around Nimanhaemin Road now looks like South Beach, packed with BMWs and Art Deco homes, alongside contemporary art galleries run by young Thais with purple hair and nose rings.

“But traditional Chiang Mai is still there. Walk away from Nimanhaemin into the old city and you’ll see shaved monks meditating and backpackers chowing down on banana pancakes.”

Read more on The New York Times…

Via Pop Wuping

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Renowned designer Scott Hansen has quite a few nicely saturated photos on his blog. He has two posts of interest, photos from Patong, a “crazy town” in Phuket, Thailand, and of the Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo, Japan.

Patong
Tsukiji fish market

Whilst you’re there, have a browse around to see some nice design work in Scott’s distinctive and popular style.

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Thailand’s Tharatip Sridee performs in the rhythmic gymnastics rope final at the SEA Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, on December 15, 2007.

Via Activate.us

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How’s this for an eye catcher - wander past this car at the Siam Ocean World in the Siam Paragon shopping center in Bangkok and all you’ll see inside are fish.

Yep - this car has been modified to be watertight, where apparently, the car doors are also welded shut - that’ll will stop the smart asses!

Via Neatorama

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