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Aquatic Phansa Festival at Ladchado Canal 26 Jul 2013 | 01:15 pm
At the start of the Buddhist Rains Retreat, known as Khao Phansa in Thai, Buddhists take part in processions to take giant candles to their local temple. The idea is for monks to use these candles f...
Tak Bat Dok Mai Festival 26 Jul 2013 | 12:23 pm
The Tak Bat Dok Mai floral offering merit-making ritual is unique to Saraburi province. This ritual stands out from the merit-making activities conducted in the other parts of Thailand because in ad...
Candlelight Procession at a Thai Temple 24 Jul 2013 | 12:39 pm
During all the major Buddhist holidays inThailand, Thais go to their local temple in the evening to take part in candlelight processions around the main chapel or chedi. I took this picture during Asa...
Wat Phra Si Sanphet at Night 22 Jul 2013 | 12:59 pm
One of the iconic images of Ayutthaya are the three main chedis at Wat Phra Si Sanphet. This used to be in the compound of the Grand Palace before it was burned to the ground by the Burmese in 1767. T...
Long Boat Racing in Thailand 3 Nov 2012 | 05:08 pm
Towards the end of the rainy season, when the canals and rivers are at their highest levels, it is traditional in Thailand to have boat races. This afternoon I was in Phra Pradaeng in Samut Prakan for...
The Lotus Throwing Festival 29 Oct 2012 | 04:43 pm
One of the most beautiful Thai festivals that I attend every year is “Rub Bua” which is sometimes called “Yon Bua”. This is a better name as it more precisely describes what happens. In English I have...
Dancing Dragons in Thailand 25 Oct 2012 | 06:50 pm
A good thing about the Chinese is that they know how to put on a colourful festival that excites all the senses. Any parade that involves the Chinese Dragons are a delight to watch. Just take a look a...
A Mother Cries for her Son 15 Oct 2012 | 04:35 pm
A mother cries for her son during his ordination ceremony. Quite a few young boys ordain as novice monks during the summer holidays for about two weeks. For many of them it is the first time that they...
Rehearsals for Royal Barge Procession 14 Oct 2012 | 11:25 am
During October 2012, navy personnel will be taking part in weekly rehearsals for the Royal Barge Procession along the Chao Phraya River to Wat Arun. The final event will take place on Friday 9th Novem...
Playing the Melodica 10 Oct 2012 | 06:33 pm
You are probably familiar with the melodeon. However, have you ever seen a melodica? This is like a normal keyboard instrument but instead of using batteries, the sound is powered by the musician blow...
