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H.M. The King's Birthday on dateWed 5th December 2013(Thailand King' s Birthday)

H.M. the King’s Birthday

H.M. the King’s Birthday is a public holiday in Thailand to commemorate the birth of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarchy in the world. People in Thailand celebrate H.M. the King’s Birthday along with Father’s Day on 5 December every year.

When is H.M. the King’s Birthday 2012?

H.M. the King’s Birthday 2012 falls on Wednesday, 5 December 2012.

When is H.M. the King’s Birthday 2013?

H.M. the King’s Birthday 2013 falls on Thursday, 5 December 2013.

His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej

His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej was born on December 5, 1927. He ascended the throne on 9 June 1946 and have reigned Thailand until recently. Thus, King Bhumibol Adulyadej is widely knows as the world’s longest reigning monarchy. The birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej is observed as Father’s Day as well as national holiday in Thailand while the birthday of Queen Sirikit, King Bhumibol’s birthday, is commemorated as Thailand’s Mother’s Day which is also a public holiday.

H.M. the King’s Birthday 2012 Celebration

During the celebration of H.M. the King’s Birthday in Thailand, some large portraits of the King are displayed throughout the country. Flags, banners, and lamps, are also set as a decoration along many streets in Thailand to celebrate King’s Birthday as an honor to H.M. the King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Besides those jazzy decorations, parades, musical concerts, festivals, and street market are also organized during H.M. the King’s Birthday celebration. Since the event is observed as a public holiday, most Thailand employees are granted a day off so that they are able to enjoy the festive atmosphere of King’s birthday.

H.M. the King’s Birthday is known as Father’s Day in Thailand. Thus, many people in Thailand pay respect to their father during the day by giving the fathers gifts or taking them to have dinner at a restaurant.

Happy H.M. the King’s Birthday 2012 ! Happy Thailand Father’s Day 2012 !

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The history of Loi Krathong festival(On date 28th November 2013)

The history of Loi Krathong festival
     Loi Krathong festival is a Thai tradition which has been conducted for a long time ago. Loi Krathong has been held since the middle of the eleventh to the middle of the twelfth lunar month, which is a great flood season- especially on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month. When the moon shines at night, it makes rivers clear. It is very beautiful scenery which is suitable for floating krathong.
    In the past, we called Loi Krathong as Chong Pa Rieng- floating lantern of royal ceremony. It is a Brahman festival to worship Gods- Siva, Vishnu, and Brahma. When Thai people adopted Buddhism, they adapted this ceremony to honor the Buddhas cremated bone- the original Buddha at the second heaven ruler. They floated lantern to worship the foot-print of the Buddha on Nammathanati River beach in India.

     Floating krathong along the river was created by Nang Noppamas; the most favorite concubines Sukhothai king. She made krathong as lotus-shaped. The king of Sukhothai floated it along the river. According to Sri Chula Lucks treatise, Phra Ruang (Sukhothai king) said From now on, on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month, kings of Siam have to make floating lantern- like lotus-shaped- to worship the foot-print of the Buddha on Nammathanati River for ever after.

     In Rattanakosin period, people often made big and beautiful krathong. According to Chao Phraya Dhipharachawongs historical annals said:-

      In the twelfth lunar month on 14 and 15 waxing moon, I ask for members of the royal family and civil servants making big-sized krathongs- look like banana trunk rafts, they size 8-9 sauk width (an ancient Thai measure of length) and 10-11 sauk tall. They make for contesting each other. For example, some imitate krathong as Mount Meru - shaped and others make krathong as basket decorated with flowers. There are a lot of people to do these so they use a lot of money- about 20 chung (an ancient measure of weight).

     Nowadays, Loi Krathong festival is held in mostly Thai provinces. Particularly in Chiangmai, it has krathong parade, contestation of making krathongs, and Noppamas beauty pageants contest.

     The villagers in northern and north-eastern parts of Thailand often float lanterns. They are made of color paper. If they float in the afternoon, they will use smoke for floating lanterns while they use torch to set smoke in lanterns to float them in wind chill at night. We can see the light from lantern in the sky with moonshine and stars glitter at night, which is very beautiful.


 Interesting stories about Loi Krathong

There are many legends of Loi Krathong:-
     1. Loi Krathong is to ask for forgiveness Pra Mae Khongkha.
     2. According to Brahma belief, Loi Krathong is to worship God.
     3. Loi Krathong is to welcome Buddha when he came back to the world- he had stayed in the      Buddhist temple during the rainy season at the second heaven ruler to teach his mother.
     4. Loi Krathong is to worship foot-print of Buddha on the Nammathanati River beach.
     5. Loi Krathong is to worship Chulamanee in the heaven where the Buddhas hair is buried.
     6. Loi Krathong is to worship Bhakabhrama in heaven.
     7. Loi Krathong is to worship Uppakutta-dhera who observed religious precept at the middle      portion of the sea.

Loi Krathongs history in Thailand
     Loi Krathong in Thailand originated in Sukhothai period as Loy Phra Pra Teip or Loy Khom (floating lantern). It is a festival of Thai people. After that, Noppamas- the most favorite concubines Sukhothai king - created krathong, like lotus-shaped, for floating in the river. Instead of floating lantern, it used for worshipping the foot-print of Buddha at Nammathanati River beach in Thakkhinabodh district, India. As we called Nehrabhuddha river.

Loi Krathong at the present
     Nowadays, Thai people still keep form suitably; on the full moon of the twelfth, people usually prepare natural materials to make krathong. For example, they use banana trunk and lotus to make beautiful krathong then stick candle, incense stick, and flowers in krathong. They always ask for good luck in the future and forgiveness Pra Mae Khongkha.
At the temples and tourist places, they held contestation of making krathong and Noppamas beauty pageants contest. There are many entertainment shows at night. Moreover, they set cautiously fireworks. The materials, used for making krathong, could be easily decomposed.
Reasons for Loi Krathong
     We can conclude the reasons for Loi Krathong in Thailand that:-
     1. To ask for forgiveness Pra Mae Khongkha because we use and drink water. Moreover, we      often throw rubbishes and excrete wasted things in the water.
     2. To worship the foot-print of the Buddha on Nammathanati River beach in India. 
     3. To fly away misfortune and bad things like floating sin- Bhrama ceremony.
     4. To pay respect to Uppakhud whom mostly northern villagers show their gratitude for.      According to legend, he was a monk who had supernatural to kill Mara. 
     Krathong could be made from anything else such as banana leaves, banana trunks, coconut      barks, paper, and etc. Stuck with incense stick and candle to make a wish and float it in the river.

10th Anniverary CelebrationDepartment of Tourism on date 28th August,2012

 

 

10th Anniverary Celebration - Department of Tourism on date 28th August,2012........ デパート の ツーリズム の 期日8月28日に観光省2012年の第10周年記念.........10ème célébration de Anniverary ministère du Tourisme à la date 28th Août, 2012 10 Anniverary Perayaan Departemen of Tourism pada tanggal 28 Agustus 2012.......

 デパート の ツーリズム の 期日8月28日に観光省2012年の第10周年記念10ème célébration de Anniverary ministère du Tourisme à la date 28th Août, 2012

10 Anniverary Perayaan Departemen of Tourism pada tanggal 28 Agustus 2012 

 

The King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament in Thailand !!

One of Thailand’s biggest charity events, the King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament by Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas will take place in Hua Hin from September 12th to 16th and promises to have nail-biting action both on and off field.

AMAZING THAILAND

You are cordially invited to 'Siam Tulip Festival 2012' at Pa Hin Ngam National Park in Thepsathit District and Sai Thong National Park in Nong Bua Rahew District, Chaiyaphum Province, from now to August 31, 2012.

Watch for 150-year anniversary !!

Watch for 150-year anniversary Somdet Phra Chao Borommawong Thoe Phra Ong Chao Ditsawarakuman Krom Phraya Damrong Rachanuphap
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Father Thaitourguide's Day is on date: Thursday,June 21st 2012

Laying a wreath at the palace of the Somdet Phra Chao Borommawong Thoe Phra Ong Chao Ditsawarakuman Krom Phraya Damrong Rachanuphap on the eve of Father of Thaitour guide Thailand at Varadis Palace,Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand !!
The year 2012 will be on Thursday, June 21st, 2012, organized by
Department of Tourism and Professional Tourist Guides Association of Thailand.

(Schedule of Father Thaitourguide's Day
on Thursday, June 21st 2012, organized by the Department of    Tourism in
collaboration with professional guides Association of Thailand.)

"Phra Atchana" The Largest Buddha Image in Sukhothai Historical Park,Thailand.

Thailand's most beautiful beachin the heart !!

Thailand's most beautiful beach in the heart!!!

Amazing Bangkok Tour
Royal Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keaw, Wat Arun
- Visit Royal Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha
- Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha)
- Cross Chao Phraya River by boat to visit Wat Arun.

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Traveling in Summer

Story by SaisuneeSinghathat

Thailand is located in the southeast region of Asia. The weather is categorized in the tropical climate zone, with temperatures relatively high all year. The summer normally starts in the middle of February and ends in mid-May. The weather during this season is hot throughout the country. Schools and colleges ceases class at this time of year, so many families take this chance to travel together.

Thailand is blessed with a number of attractions, making it a popular tourist destination be it for nature or culture and traditions. There are various festivals held throughout the year which you may enjoy in a day or even a one week trip. Here is just a selection of highlights from each region that you might like to enjoy:

The Central and Eastern Regions – These two regions dominate vast areas of major river basins such as Chao Phraya, Mae Klong, Tha Chin, and Bang Pakong River. These plains are rich agricultural land and most suitable for farming; the whole country relies on the products from these regions. The famous tourist attractions are historical sites, palaces, temples, museums, mostly in Bangkok and Ayutthaya, and beautiful beaches on the eastern part.

The South – southern Thailand is located on the Malay Peninsula with the Andaman Sea to the west and the Gulf of Thailand to the east. The coasts on the eastern side are dominated by river plains with long and shallow beaches while the Andaman side has steeper coasts. Some parts of the coast on the west side are mountainous, creating high cliffs fronting the sea. There are a huge number of tourist destinations in the south of Thailand, mostly beaches. They are among the best in the world.

The North – the northern part of Thailand has been inhabited for a long time. The area consequently is enriched with exotic culture and traditions. The geography of the region is characterized by multiple mountain ranges with several river valleys cutting through. As a result, most of the tourism attractions in the region are natural destinations and historical sites. The weather is fair and suitable for travel throughout the year. There are a variety of festivals arranged all year round.

Isan or the Northeast – Isan is an outstanding region in Thailand both physically and culturally. The region stands on the Khorat Plateau. The plateau consists of two plains: the southern Khorat plain is drained by the Mun and Chi rivers, while the northern Sakon Nakhon plain is drained by the Loei and Songkhram rivers. A huge number of people have migrated from the east side of the Mekong River to the west side, which is the Isan region, and brought their exotic traditions. The lower part of the northeastern Thai region is a plateau with a line of extinct volcanoes. Most of the tourist attractions are historical sites and natural destinations. The weather is temperate in the cool season and hot in summer.

Due to the wide variety of tourist spots in Thailand, there are many traveling choices for you throughout the year. If you feel like relaxing by the beach but have a limited time, go straight to the eastern region. The examples of famous destinations are Bang Saen beach, Institute of Marine Science, Ko Si Chang, Ko Loi Siracha, Khao Kheow Open Zoo, the world famous Pattaya City, Ko Lan, Ko Samet, Mae Phim beach, etc. You can take a trip to these destinations and enjoy them within a day or so if you live in Bangkok and need some refreshing trips in the hot summer of Thailand.
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Thai Massage

Hi everyone! Have you ever felt any pains or aches on your body while working? Today Sukjai will introduce you to an alternative way of relieving these frustrations — the amazing traditional Thai massage! Sukjai has just tried it and could tell that it was truly incredible!

The knowledge of Thai massage has been passed on from generation to generation for a very long time. It is a unique and fantastic way of easing pains that has pleased people across the globe. Apart from the massage, Thai herbs have also been well-known for their benefits to health. Sukjai will tell you more about Thai herbs when ready!
Talking about Thai massage, the most famous place you can have the best massage experience is at Wat Pho or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha near the magnificent Grand Palace in Bangkok. Wat Pho is the center for traditional Thai medicine. All ancient royal Thai medicine archives are kept here. Besides massage service, the place also provides Thai massage courses for those who are interested.


In addition to Wat Pho, there are also a number of places in Thailand where Thai massage is offered. Most hotels, resorts, and spas in Thailand provide this kind of traditional treatment, so you can get to feel at ease almost anywhere and anytime. If you should find any places that you are impressed with the service please do not forget to share with Sukjai. Now the time is up again. Sukjai promises to bring you the best story next time. See you!

New Year In Thailand as Songkarn Festival 2012

New Year In Thailand

Thai New Year is also called as Songkran. It is celebrated for three days from April 13 to April 15 every year on the Gregorian Calendar. Songkran falls on the hottest time of the year in Thailand. It comes from Sanskrit and means 'a move or change'. The date of Thai New Year was set according to the astrological calculations.

Songkran Customs and Traditions
Traditions play a very vital role in presenting a true picture of New Year celebrations in Thailand. Traditional activities are performed with serious dedication by the people of Thailand. A most common tradition of throwing water over one another is performed with fun by the people. It is conceived to bring good rains all year ahead. This is called Rohd Nam Songkran, meaning 'The Pouring of Songkran Water'.

Wan Sungkharn Lohng
This day is celebrated on April 12. On Wan Sungkharn Lohng, people clean their house thoroughly and do general preparations for the New Year celebrations. Thais dress up in new attires to welcome the New Year in a fresh manner.



Wan Nao
A game called Saba (like skittles)is played by most of the people. People build pyramids of sand called chedis on the riverbanks and put on a tiny colored flag on it. This is an example of a very popular traditional activity of people of Thailand.

Wan Payawan
It is celebrated on April 14. All statues of Lord Buddha are washed with scented water. People visit monasteries and shrines to offer prayers and gifts like rice, fruits, sweets and food for the monks. Following this is the custom to release birds from the cages or fish from the bowls. This is believed to bring good luck for the members of the family.

Wan Parg – bpee
April 15 is the day when people pay homage to their ancestors and elders. This day is called Wan Parg - bpee.

Songkran Celebrations
Songkran celebrations leave joy and happiness on the faces of people. After performing all customs seriously, it's time to have some blast. A Songkran procession takes place in Chiangmai (a famous place in Thailand) on April 15. Buddha images and idols are carried through the procession. It is accompanied by people of the city singing and dancing all around.

Songkran celebrations are incomplete unless water is thrown on each other. People roam the streets with buckets of water and children play with water guns to drench people. Water is thrown to get rid off all the bad deeds and give a fresh welcome to the New Year. Songkran is celebrated to refresh and renew in the New Year.

While playing with water, Thais keep wishing Sawatdee pi Maï, basically Happy New Year to all the people they come across.

Kao Kit Cha Kood@Chanthaburi in Thailand.

Tthe eve of Valentine's Day and A wedding couple

A wedding couple hang by a suspender linking them to a mountainside in a ceremony held in Prachinburi on mark Valentine's Day last year. 'Eccentric' wedding ceremonies - held under water, on elephant back, in trains and on mountainsides - tool place across Thailand on the eve of Valentine's Day.

Welcome to Hua Hin International Film Festival 2012http://www.huahinfilmfest.com/en/the-festival-about.php

About the festival
Everyone is welcome.
Whether you are a keen moviegoer, a fan of foreign films, or are just looking for something new and different, you are welcome at the Hua Hin International Film Festival.

It is a rare chance to see a wide range of new, exciting, and original films from Asia and beyond, to learn about films and filmmaking, and to meet the stars.

Here on our website you will be able to get information on all the exciting films and events taking place in Hua Hin between the 26th and 29th January 2012.

The main venues for the festival are:

InterContinental Hua Hin resort - official festival venue.
This is where the opening and closing ceremonies will take place.

For security reasons these events are restricted to invited guests.

But you are welcome to join us for the Red Carpet parade of the stars on the beach on the evening of 27th January.

The InterContinental Hua Hin resort is also where the Press Centre can be found, and will be the meeting place for our filmmakers and invited participants.



Photo credit by InterContinental Hua Hin Resort

Photo credit by Major Cineplex
The Major Cineplex, Market Village.

This is where the festival screenings will take place.

With the sole exceptions of the opening and closing films, tickets for all screenings can be booked via the Box Office of the Major Cineplex, Market Village.

Anybody can come and see the films. You do not need to register. Just come to the cinema.

Tickets are priced very reasonably, and the computerized box office ticketing system will allow you to choose the seat you prefer.

Remember that some films are likely to be very popular and tickets will sell out early, so it is a good idea to book in advance.

During the period of the festival, there is an information desk at the Major Cineplex, so please feel free to come and introduce yourself and get more information on the different screenings and events.

As a member of our audience, you can also help us choose the films that will win festival awards. There will be voting forms available at Major Cineplex which will determine the Audience Awards.


Centennial Park

Everyone can join in the festival fun at Centennial Park. There will be live music, shows, movie-related displays, a large screen showing festival highlights, and lots to eat and drink.

Most importantly, the proceeds from ticket sales and from Centennial Park activities will be donated to the Flood Victim Relief Fund.



Photo credit by Express Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Vic Hua Hin

This modern 320-seat theatre, the dream project of 'Kru Lek' Patravadi, will be the venue for our Seminar events, and will hold special family events in honour of Khun Patravadi's long and esteemed contribution to the arts. There will be also “Patravadi in Retrospective”; a retrospective of all movies starring 'Kru Lek'.

Application for registration to the seminars is open to all via this website under the SEMINARS section.


Photo credit by Vic Hua Hin
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Amazing Thailand

Agricultural Tourism at Jim Thompson Farm is open to welcome tourists every year in December until the beginning of January to grab some exotic experience! More information click http://www.highlightthailand.com/