Articles, tagged with "thais", page 4
10th March 2008
It is difficult to determine the type of culture which existed in Thailand before the Christian era, since no written records or chronologies exist but archeological excavations in the area north of Nakorn Ratchasima indicate that there were people living...
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Author:
kirstyconnell
12th April 2007
April is a special time in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai, as it hosts one of the most important festivals of the year. Work comes to a standstill and students are on holiday as the crowds pour onto the streets for what must be the largest water fig...
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Author:
Andy Burrows
17th November 2006
In summary, there is always only one answer for this question : If you would like to discover whether Muay Thai is suitable for you, just come to visit several Muay Thai gyms and try a first lesson (certainly most of Muay Thai gyms offer free introduction...
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Author:
Isara Sukgrarongka
17th November 2006
Road manners and safety.
Good manners when driving on public roads are an aid to safety and reduce personal stress. Follow these simple hints and observations to make your driving day more pleasurable.
1. In heavy rain do not use your emergency lig...
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Author:
Somchai Naamphai
25th June 2006
Food as ambassador?
Hmmm. Now that's really something to think about. In these difficult and trying times for international politics, here's a thought that could really turn things around for the art of diplomacy. Well this is at least what the propone...
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Author:
Royce Ambrocio
24th December 2005
Vacationing in Thailand, truly the land of smiles, rolls back years of stressful living, so even though I'm old enough to know better, it was not unusual for me to be getting around on a motor scooter recently in this beautiful corner of the world.
Jom...
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Author:
David Skul
04th December 2005
It is the dawn of a new morning in the beautiful Andaman Beach in Phuket. Vendors start arriving with their colourful goods; resort workers conscientiously prepare the many lounge chairs and umbrellas that will shield the noonday sun. The masseuses are wa...
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Author:
Henry Vacher
17th October 2005
Thailand is a land of enchanting and exotic tastes for foreign visitors as I was to learn when I experienced the Water Festival of Loi Kathong on the island of Ko Chang.
Ko Chang
In October 2003, the travel bug seriously bit me. The symptoms led me...
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Author:
Richard Chapo