Loi Krathong (Yee Peng): An Unexpected Pleasure in Chiang Mai
Celebrating Loi Krathong and Yee Peng in Chiang Mai… Wikipedia: Loi Krathong (Thai: ลอยกระทง) coincides with the Lanna (northern Thai) festival known as Yi Peng … Read more
Bread Krathongs? Prayer, Appreciation, and Apologies
Loy Krathong: 2013… If you’ve never experienced Loy Krathong, it’s a must. As far as Thai festivals go Loy Krathong is right up there with … Read more
Happy Mother’s Day from Thailand
Happy Mothers Day from Thailand… Did you know August 12th is one of the most revered days of the year for Thai people? As a … Read more
Trains, Cars and Phi Ta Khon (Thai Ghost Festival)
Phi Ta Khon (Thai Ghost Festival)… After missing Phi Ta Khon last year I promised myself that THIS year I’d go. No matter what. I … Read more
Songkran 2012: Siam Square: On Day Two
Songkran 2012: Siam Square: On Day Two… Did you miss the first day of Songkran? Me too! The closer it got to 4pm on the … Read more
Rules of Songkran 2012: No Drink Walking. No Talcum Powder
No Drink Walking or Talcum Powder… In a few days the Songkran festivities will take over Thailand. In Bangkok, where I’m at, tourists flood in … Read more
Visakha Bucha Day & Happy Birthday & VOTE?
Visakha Bucha Day & Happy Birthday & VOTE?… There’s a lot going on today… We all know it’s Visakha Bucha Day but it’s also my … Read more
For Songkran’s Sake
For the love of Songkran… I’m not even supposed to be here. A party pooper, during Songkran I’m usually found in locations not here, or … Read more
Wat Bang Phra Tattoo Festival
The tattoo festival is happening this month… Wat Bang Phra Tattoo Festival Saturday, 27 February, 2010 5am (starting time) – 9am (main presentation from the … Read more
Wat Bang Phra: Tattoo Temple Time Out
Wat Bang Phra… This weekend is the first three day 2010 Bangkok International Tattoo Convention. Ever. Not being up for a crowd (and full of … Read more
Loi Krathong Song Lyrics
The Loi Krathong song in Thai… My Thai teacher just loves to sing. And sometimes, right in the middle of a lesson, she will stand … Read more