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07/11/2019

Why animal show should be removed from your list?

Photos taken at the 'heartbreaking' Maesa Elephant Camp in northern Thailand show how the calves endure horrific 'training' after they are taken into captivity at just two years old.

03/01/2019

The Royal New Year's Card.

His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn has issued a New Year greeting card wishing the best for Thais.

The cover card contains the Chakri Dynasty symbol with the royal initial of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit and the king's royal initial.

Inside the card, the upper part features the picture of the late King Bhumibol on the left, and the pictures of His Majesty and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit slightly below on the right. The background features blue sky and the field of Dusita flowers - the flowers named by Her Majesty.

The lower part of the card contains His Majesty's new year message which reads: "Greetings for 2019. With love and pure heart, may this year be filled with liveliness, health, happiness, and wisdom. May you have the encouragement and the will to bring happiness to yourself and others throughout the year and ever after."

Below the message are His Majesty's drawings which feature a family watering flowers and washing a car on one side and a family joining a "Do Good Deeds with Hearts" programme on the other. The background features illustrations of Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall and the replicas of Suphannahong and Narai Song Suban HM King Rama IX royal barges which are on display at Un Ai Rak Khlai Khwam Nao winter festival at the Royal Plaza.

The card is signed by His Majesty and dated Jan 1, 2019.
The Royal Household Bureau

26/12/2018

🎼 Jingle Bell 🎵 We eat Well 🎶 We eat all the way...

If you like Thai cuisine you'll love this song. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Best Eats Midnight Food Tour by Tuk Tuk.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EguulMPsLFI&feature=youtu.be

09/12/2018

Bangkok's Winter Festival "Un Ai Rak Khlai Khwam Nao" (Love and Warmth at Winter's End) has begun for the second time under the theme "The River of Rattanakosin".

Those who have yet to experience the festival can visit from 9th December 2018 to 19th January 2019 at the Royal Plaza on the grounds of Dusit Palace (the areas around the Equestrian Statue of King Chulalongkorn) and Sanam Suea Pa in Bangkok. Entry to the venue is free of charge, the event will be open from 10:30am to 9:00pm on Sunday to Thursday, and from 10:30am to 10:00pm on Friday and Saturday. Visitors must present their identification card or passport at the entrance.

Moreover, within the event, sellers are supposed to be dressed in traditional Thai costumes, so if any visitors are interested in joining the event, dressing in traditional Thai costumes or other polite attire, therefore be appreciated. The income collected from the event will later be spent to help people in need nationwide under the royal charity, various royal projects, and other activities.

To enjoy the event, check on the guidebook below:

In Thai
http://phralan.in.th/routedetail.php?id=5&d=227
In English
http://phralan.in.th/routedetail.php?id=5&d=228

25/10/2018

To trace back the significance of Thai history and tribute to King Taksin the Great who survived the nation.

The Royal Thai Navy, Banglamung District, Pattaya City and all public agencies organized the event of “250 Years: Amphibious Squadron: King Taksin the Great From Chantaburi to Ayutthaya”, presenting the Legend of the Heroes on 24 October to 11 November 2018.

Activities will be held in many provinces at which the ship will stop by such as Chantaburi, Rayong, Chonburi, Chachoengsao, Samutprakarn, Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Ayutthaya. There will be spectacular navy ship parade and the exhibition to honor the Great King with light and sound presentation.

For Pattaya City (Chonburi), will be able to experience this historic event on 29-30 October 2018, 3.00 PM onwards along Pattaya Beach Road up to Pattaya City Hall.

27/09/2018

World Tourism Day (WTD) has been celebrated since 1980 on September 27, the day in which the Statutes of the UNWTO entered into force. This day is marked to create more awareness about the role of tourism internationally, and how it affects social, cultural, political and economic values all over the world. It also aims to highlight the role of tourism in contributing to peace and dialogue, accessibility, World Heritage, energy, water and sustainable development.

This year’s World Tourism Day, held on September 27, take place in Budapest, Hungary and worldwide. The theme will focus on "Tourism and the Digital Transformation." The theme stands for the advent of digital media transforming the ways people connect and inform. It also encourages transforming behaviour and encouraging innovation and sustainable, responsible growth strategies.

Photo by : https://news.gtp.gr/2018/07/17/world-tourism-day-2018-celebrated-budapest-hungary/

18/09/2018

Activities to celebrate the Thai Museum Day on 19 September 2018;

1. Free admission for all visitors
2. Free museum tour by members of the Thai National Museum Bangkok Volunteers, the National Museum Volunteers and staff of the National Museum Bangkok in Thai, English, French, Deutsch and Japanese at 10.00 a.m. and 02.00 p.m.

No need to book in advance, just come and join!
More information, please contact:
0 2224 1402, 0 2224 1333
(Wednesday - Sunday at 08.30 a.m. - 04.30 p.m.)

06/08/2018

‪Beautiful Thailand by Travel Blogger ‬

To promote the beauty of Thailand, we would like to share this one from ‪Joao Cajuda‬, an excellent travel blogger.

The video features many of the tourist attractions visitors can add to their itinerary, when visiting the Kingdom.

Enjoy the splendour of the beaches and clear waters around the coastal areas, where swimming, scuba diving and general frolicking in the water is seen as the norm.

Enjoy the wondrous jungle scenes, featuring treks, wildlife, bathing with elephants, cycling, canoeing and much more.

Visit the illustrious Buddhist temples and places of worship, often featuring gigantic golden statues, which are frequently in idyllic locations, and ideal for photos to send home to the family.

Tree carvings, islands that many will only dream of visiting, street food that is rated as the best in the world or sample the local marketplaces, which are a step back in time, and of course, you can purchase almost anything from fresh food and veg to clothing or gifts to take home with you.

This video is very much aimed at the younger, more adventurous tourist but there is something for everyone in Thailand. It has excitement, danger, thrills and romantic locations for those of you who are outgoing but it also has heavenly beaches, secluded islands, peace and tranquillity for those who simple want to relax, and do nothing more daring than sample the cuisine in a Thai restaurant or sit and watch the world go by with a cold beer in an open-sided bar.

Thailand has it all and is one of those places that must be added to your bucket list, irrespective of age or s*x. Everyone is welcome in Thailand, the "land of smiles", where the people are genuinely friendly.

Thanks to RET Hub!

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28/07/2018

๒๘ กรกฎาคม พุทธศักราช ๒๕๖๑

เนื่องในโอกาสมหามงคล เฉลิมพระชนมพรรษา สมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัว มหาวชิราลงกรณ บดินทรเทพยวรางกูร ครบรอบ ๖๖ พรรษา

ไปรษณีย์ไทยออกตราไปรษณียากรที่ระลึกเฉลิมพระเกียรติ "แสตมป์พระฉายาลักษณ์" ชุดแรกแห่งรัชกาลปัจจุบัน

Thailand Post Company to be issued the first stamp featuring His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun on the auspicious occasion of his 66th birthday anniversary on 28th July 2018.

#ทรงพระเจริญ

19/03/2018

SHOULD I TIP?

Are you eating and drinking at a street food stall or a high-so restaurant?
♡ Street food.
♡ High-so restaurant.

Are you a Thai or a foreigner?
♡ Thai. The waiting staff probably doesn't expect gratuity from me.
♡ Foreigner. The waiting staff probably expects some gratuity from me.

Does the menu include VAT and service charge?
♡ Yes.
♡ No.

Did you experience any bad reactions from consuming MSG?
♡ Yes, I think I have been poisoned by the stuff.
♡ No, I love my flavour enhancers.

Have the staff been friendly to you?
♡ Yes.
♡ No.

Do they deserve to be paid extra for doing their job?
♡ Yes, they have been most polite and welcoming.
♡ No, VAT and service charge take care of that.

Would you want to keep loose change in your wallet?
♡ Yes, gotta hoard all the coins I can.
♡ No, my one baht coins need to go.

Does the loose change consist of satangs?
♡ Yes, I should probably not tip them those...
♡ Thankfully no.

Would you want to come back here?
♡ Absolutely.
♡ Don't think I will.

VERDICT
As long as you want to come back, then by all means do so. Tipping isn't mandatory anyway.

Credit :https://www.bangkokpost.com/lifestyle/social-and-lifestyle/1429311/bangkok-checklists.
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08/03/2018

Happy International Women's Day!

International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.

Read more about International Women's Day :
https://www.internationalwomensday.com/About

12/12/2017

The Museum Siam, a new permanent exhibition called "Decoding Thainess". Museum Siam opens everyday (except Mondays), from 10am-6pm.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/lifestyle/social-and-lifestyle/1373195/museum-siam-goes-tech-savvy