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23rd September 2009
The best course of action to take sometimes isn't clear until you've listed and considered your alternatives. The following paragraphs should help clue you in to what the experts think is significant.
Bangkok, the city of angles or 'Krungthep',was est... Read >
Author: wbdoyle04th August 2009
Thailand is primarily a Buddhist country, with a fraction of inhabitants from other religions such as Islam, Christianity and Confucianism harmoniously coexisting.
The first Catholic Church was built in 1567 by the Portuguese seafarers in Ayutthaya, t... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye30th July 2009
Bangkok is one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities and a major tourist destination for visitors from across the globe. A city that offers it all, Bangkok is particularly ideal for budget travelers and backpackers given its fun and frolicsome approach to ... Read >
Author: Jonny Cooper10th July 2009
There are many things about the city of Bangkok that attract people from all over the globe. One of these things is the fact that Thailand is home to a diverse and extensive range of wildlife which they have accumulated in a number of animal and zoologica... Read >
Author: Brain Mask01st July 2009
Bangkok nestles several animal and zoological parks, highlighting a vast range of species, extending from vertebrates to invertebrates.
Khao Din also known as Dusit Zoo is the biggest zoological park in Thailand, resting on the Rama V Road close to Vim... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye04th June 2009
Upon visiting Bangkok, do not miss the opportunity to take an interesting and unforgettable ride along the Khlong Saen Saep canal located in the heart of Thailand. This historical canal was built during the reign of King Rama III in 1837 as a means of wat... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye04th June 2009
The city of Bangkok is home to several contemporary art galleries, both public and private, that are spread out across the city. The local art scene in Bangkok is quite small yet extremely innovative in an attempt to draw a greater crowd of tourists and l... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye11th May 2009
Situated in Northwest Phuket, Khao Rang is a beautiful hill offering stunning views that leaves a lasting impression. Formerly known as Kao Lang, this amazing hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the town of Phuket, the glorious beach and other isl... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye12th March 2009
The museum that was started to commemorate King Prajadhipok referred as Rama VII and the end of his monarchy of 10 years is known as King Prajadhipok Museum. King Prajadhipok was the last born child of King Rama V, whose reign was followed by a brother of... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye12th March 2009
In 2006, Bangkok in Thailand was named the second most visited city by tourists after London. For many, it is seen as a gateway to the rest of the country due to the many cheap flights to Bangkok that are available. The capital itself is also widely reg... Read >
Author: MarkeD18th February 2009
If you have ever seen the movie Anna and the King, you know a little something about the unique history of Thailand, a country once known as Siam. During a semester abroad in Thailand, you may start to appreciate why the musical The King and I is banned i... Read >
Author: Anne Harvester20th January 2009
Wangderm Palace also called the Phra Raja Wang Derm, was the official residence of His Majesty King Taskin the Great. The palace was constructed when the capital of Siam (Thailand), was moved from Ayutthaya to Thonburi. This followed after the former capi... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye20th January 2009
With a catchy name, the Temple of the dawn resides along the Chao Phraya River. At dawn the temple is spectacular in sight. A pearly iridescence is created as the morning light reflects off the temple, creating a wonderful picture perfect image that could... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye09th January 2009
Built upon request of a French Missionary, father Joseph Pascal in 1809 and designed by a French architect, The Assumption Cathedral was completed in 1821 during the period of King Rama II. The original Cathedral was constructed from materials imported fr... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye09th January 2009
Built during the reign of King Rama III in 1846, the Wat Ratchanatdaram has a Burmese influence towards its architectural style. King Rama III built the royal temple for his niece Her Royal Highness Princess Somanas Wathanavadi, who later married King Ra... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye09th January 2009
Wat Pho or Wat Phra Cetuphon, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is situated near the Grand Palace and is officially know as the Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharn. Built 200 years before Bangkok became the capital city of Thailand, t... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye08th January 2009
Built in 1770 by the Portuguese, during the reign of King Taksin (1867 – 1782), the Santa Cruz Church stands on the west coast of the Chao Phraya River. This 16th century architectural wonder, with its red dome from the Old Catholic church, stands as a ... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye05th January 2009
Bangkok is well known as being a city of waterways, compared by some to Venice is Italy; this Thai city has an extensive network of crisscrossing water channels that were once the mainstay of the city’s transport network. Today these canals are mostly u... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye29th December 2008
Thailand History dates back to Paleolithic era. All along its past, it has emerged to become one of the leading cultural and economic centers in Southeast Asia. The story of fascinating country, Thailand is filled with religious disagreements, bloody revo... Read >
Author: nancy eben19th December 2008
Thailand History dates back to Paleolithic era. All along its past, it has emerged to become one of the leading cultural and economic centers in Southeast Asia. The story of fascinating country, Thailand is filled with religious disagreements, bloody revo... Read >
Author: nancy eben02nd December 2008
Thailand is an exciting and thrilling destination to visit and Bangkok is a challenge to anyone who has never been to Asia before. There is no lack of hotels in Bangkok and you will find something to suit your needs, whether it is a budget type hostel or ... Read >
Author: Michiel Van Kets01st December 2008
The Royal Carriage Museum is a hark back to the days when horse drawn carriage was the order of the day and the internal combustion engine was a thing of science fiction. It is located near the Northern entrance to Dusit Garden, which houses a number of o... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye01st December 2008
The Suang Hong Residential Hall is the first historical mansion that visitors encounter in Dusit Garden upon entering through the Northern Gate. Built as a two storey wooden hall, the Suang Hong or Hong Garden is named after the mythical swan that served ... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye01st December 2008
Ananda Samakhom Throne Hall is unique because of two reasons; one due its striking Italian architecture in the middle of the exotic Bangkok and secondly because it is not really a throne hall but rather a former reception hall that now serves as a museum.... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye29th October 2008
Bangkok offers scores of beautiful sights and monuments with the Grand Palace complex and numerous temples topping the priority list of all tourists. Their grandeur and architecture are so fascinating that other sights are often left out of their schedule... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye24th September 2008
Loi Krathong is a Thai festival celebrated to honor Buddha - Siddharth Gautama, as well as the Thai Water Goddess – Phra Mae Khongkha. During the Loi Krathong festival, people build a ‘Krathong’ - A small raft, the diameter of which measures about a... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye08th September 2008
This architectural masterpiece in Thailand was constructed during rein of the “Chulalongkorn the Great” or better known as King Rama V who was one of the greatest Kings to rule Siam. The construction of this magnificent temple started in 1899 and took... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye04th September 2008
Diwali, or Deepavali, is the Hindu festival of lights. It is celebrated in a big way in India and Nepal, where it is called Tihar. The term Deepavali is of Sanskrit origin, which means an array of lamps. The word ‘deep’ means clay lamp and ‘avali’... Read >
Author: infibeam20th August 2008
Thailand is a well known destination for many unusual attractions. The Corrections Museum in Bangkok is one of the many atypical destinations, which is rich in historical value. The Corrections Museum, located in Maha Chai Road preserves gruesome facets o... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye24th July 2008
India is the largest country in the Indian Subcontinent, bordering Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar; while Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Indonesia lie to the South-East in the Indian Ocean. It is the seventh largest country in the wor... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell24th July 2008
The most famous landmark in Bangkok, the “Grand Palace” was built in 1782, which was the residence of the Thai King, the Royal court and the administrative seat of the government for 150 years. The palace complex and its several impressive buildings a... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye24th July 2008
Bangkok National Museum, opened to the public in 1874 King Rama V, happens to be the most important and the main branch of museums in Thailand. The main objective of establishing the museum was to exhibit the royal collection of his majesty, King Rama IV ... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye22nd July 2008
Nothing really prepares you for the reality of Bangkok’s infamous and ubiquitous traffic congestion. After the relative manicured tranquility of Singapore’s thoroughfares, the chaos and cacophony of the Thai capital envelopes you in its muggy monoxid... Read >
Author: Simon Goodall03rd July 2008
Though Thailand was never colonized by the British, social and sports clubs such as the highly exclusive Royal Bangkok Sports Club has been playing the Gentleman’s Game-Cricket along with various other popular British sports such as golf, tennis, polo a... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye26th June 2008
Loi Krothong is an annual festival that is celebrated in the 12th month of traditional Thai Lunar Calendar which corresponds to November on the western calendar. Loi in Thai means to float while Krothong refers to a small lotus shaped boat made out of ban... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye21st June 2008
Muay Boran is the Other name of Ancient Thai Boxing. It is a traditional form of Muay Thai which is still taught and practiced in Thailand. Muay Boran is still practiced and taught in order to preserve the Boxing Techniques from Muay Thai's History before... Read >
Author: muaythai15th May 2008
Bangkok being a city of 10 million residents is Thailand’s largest and populous city. A city that is continuously growing both vertically and horizontally Bangkok has burgeoned in to a mega city following Thailand’s rapid economic growth. For administ... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye02nd April 2008
Lumphini Park is the first official public in Thailand, it was the brainchild of Thai King Rama VI, the land was ancestral inheritance of the king that he gave to the people in 1925, and the King’s personal money financed the construction of the park as... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye03rd March 2008
Thailand has exploded onto the world tourist stage in the last 20 years and it's easy to see why. Superb natural scenery from the mountains of the north to the beaches of the south, marvellous temples and ancient ruins, a fabulous piquant cuisine and a re... Read >
Author: Richard Greaves19th February 2008
The famous Wat Arun in Bangkok is known as The Temple of Dawn. It is also known locally by the Thais as Wat Chaeng and is situated on the West side of the Chao Phraya River. This Buddhist temple is a well known landmark and most recognize it by its massi... Read >
Author: Orson Johnson28th November 2006
Koh Kret, or Tret in Mon, means a small stream that creates a short cut. The island of koh Kret has prospered since the Ayutthaya period when it started to emerge after digging a canal across the cape of the Chao Phraya River. Later on, the current was... Read >
Author: Bill17th November 2006
Diwali is celebrated all over India and elsewhere in the world where Indians gather together. Traditionally known by its Sanskrit name Deepavali, it actually means "a row of lights". Although predominantly a Hindu festival, it is observed by Sikhs and Jai... Read >
Author: Liz Canham16th November 2006
DIWALI- DIWALI GIFTS & DIWALI GIFT ITEMS
؉Diwali
Every Year On the dark nights if Diwali the sound of firecrackers announces the celebration of the favorite festival of Indians. Homes are decorated. everyone distributes sweets and thousands of Diwa... Read >
Author: Gautam K04th April 2006
The best course of action to take sometimes isn't clear until you've listed and considered your alternatives. The following paragraphs should help clue you in to what the experts think is significant.
Bangkok, the city of angles or 'Krungthep',was est... Read >
Author: wirat m.29th October 2005
"This Week"
by the
Bahrain Meditation Centre
Bahrain Meditation Centre is administered by B.K.W.S.U. (visit: www.bkwsu.org.uk)
29th October, 2005
'Let there be light'
The Hindu festival of Diwali is upon us - a time to celebrate and... Read >
Author: Aruna Ladva
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