Category — Thailand
Bangkok Picture Moment : Buddhist monks At Hua Lam Pong Temple
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.
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July 19, 2008 No Comments |
Thailand Picture Moment : Demonstrators
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.
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June 28, 2008 No Comments |
London Peace Pagoda 23rd Anniversary
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
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June 12, 2008 1 Comment |
Thai Picture Moment : Crocodile Hatching at Sriracha Tiger Zoo
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.
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June 6, 2008 1 Comment |
How to Spend 36 Hours in Chiang Mai, Thailand
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…
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June 5, 2008 No Comments |
Saturated Thailand and Japan Photos by Designer Scott Hansen
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.
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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February 9, 2008 No Comments |
Thai Picture Moment : Rhythmic Gymnastics
Thailand’s Tharatip Sridee performs in the rhythmic gymnastics rope final at the SEA Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, on December 15, 2007.
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December 20, 2007 No Comments |
Fish Tank Car in Bangkok
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!
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December 11, 2007 No Comments |
Thai Picture Moment : Monkey Buffet
A monkey licks a block of ice embedded with fruits and vegetables during the annual Monkey Buffet Festival, in front of the Pra Prang Sam Yot temple in Lopburi province, 94 miles north of Bangkok, Thailand, on November 25, 2007.
The festival provides various types of food and drink to the local monkey population, which numbers more than 2,000.
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November 30, 2007 1 Comment |
Squeamish Thai Picture Moments : Metal Rods Through Pierced Cheeks
These guys continue tradition with pierced rods through their cheeks as they join a rally to mark the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival, about 690 km (429 miles) southwest of Bangkok, October 16, 2007.
More photos below…
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October 27, 2007 No Comments |
