November 24, 2008

Amazing Thailand Postage Stamps

Amazing Thailand Postage Stamps
Saneh Bangkok Charming Bangkok the city of Angles


Bangkok, Thailand's capital, ranks third as the most attractive tourist spot in the world.
It is the center of many types of tourism, which include an array of traditional and cultural activities, natural scenery, shopping areas, cuisine and entertainment. The life of Bangkok continues day and night, reflecting the past glory of the Kingdom and the image of Thailand as a modern country. The harmonious combination of the past and the present attracts tourists, both Thai and around the world.

Designer : Sawat Poonsawat

credit : Thailand Post Company Limited

November 17, 2008

Visit Phu Thai "Nakhon Phanom"

Nakhon Phanom is one of the border provinces along the Mekong River, an area a fascination as other Northeastern provinces. It has a treasure Phrathat Phanom which as also the symbol of the province. Besides, the home of Phu Thai people in Renu Nakhon district is indeed worth a visit.
Phrathat Phanom which was decaying with time was rebuilt with contributions from local people and a government fund. On top of the new pagoda is a 110kg. gold layered umbrella. The pagoda contains Lord Buddha's relics.

Shopping : Silk and cotton sarong, Khaen a local musical instrument, Handicrafts including sticky rice bamboo containers and mats.
- Thailand Travel guide, PTT

November 5, 2008

Loi Krathong Festival 2008

“Loi Krathong” is traditionally performed on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month, which usually falls on some day in November. The floating of a ‘Krathong' a banan leaf cup is intended to float away ill fortune as well as to express apologies to Khongkha or Ganga, the River Goddess. Some believe that the ritual is meant to worship the Buddha's footprint on the bank of the Narmada River, while others say that it is to pay respect to Phra Uppakhut, one of the Lord Buddha's great disciples.
The Loi Krathong Festival is celebrated nationwide in Thailand, especially where there are rivers, canals or sources of water, with different unique characteristics.
This year, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has joint with Educational Institution and Thai Boat Association to present the Electric Float Procession from Taksin Bridge to Krungthon Bridge and the 12 lighten up buildings and historical sites along Chao Praya River during Loi Krathong Festival.