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Songkran 2012 recap
After talking about the background of Songkran, what you can expect and what I experienced last year in Chiang Mai now it’s time to recap Sogkran 2012 in Udon Thani. As already mentioned I stayed in Udon since chances are quite high I might leave here soon and I simply wanted to see some familiar [...]
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Water War – Songkran Festival / Thai New Year
April 13th…that’s the time of the year everybody in Thailand is waiting for. The Thai New Year / Water Festival (Songkran festival) is officially celebrated from April 13th to April 15th. However, since it’s the main holiday season, celebrations usually last 5 days – in some main tourist party areas, like Pattaya, even longer. Photo [...]
Chinese New Year in Thailand
Xin Nian Kuai Le! Now, in 2012 western style, we are entering the Year of the Dragon in the chinese calendar. Being close to China and having a lot of chinese immigrants working and living in Thailand, this time of the year contains a lot of festivals and celebrations over here as well of course. In [...]
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Udon Thani Anniversary – Firework Contest & Birthday Party
Once more time for fireworks and party – like always when there is any kind of partyable event coming up. Today however was a real reasonable party day – Udon Thani’s anniversary. Like last year, this year would be celebrated with a firework contest and Thai cultural shows over the next two days. The kick [...]
12/05/2011 – Father’s Day & King’s Birthday
December 5. Time for a holiday! Again. Yes, there are many holidays in Thailand. This time it was quite an important one though. It was as well father’s day as the King’s Birthday. King Bhumibol Adulyadej turned 84 today. Reason to celebrate! Like you already learned in my post about mother’s day (The Queen’s Birthday) those [...]
Loy Krathong Festival 2011
The Basics of Loy Krathong Beginning of November, the moon is slowly getting into its designated place (fullmoon of the 12th month in the thai lunar calendar – this year: 10th November!). Time for the annual Loy Krathong festival in Thailand. I already covered the basics in my last post about Loy Krathong, which is [...]
