Thailand The Grand Palace

Thailand The Grand Palace (Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang)

is a complex of buildings in Bangkok, Thailand. It served as the official residence of the Kings of Thailand from the 18th century onwards. Construction of the Palace began in 1782, during the reign of King Rama I, when he moved the capital across the river from Thonburi to Bangkok. The Palace has been constantly expanded and many additional structures were added over time. The present King of Thailand, King Rama IX, however, resides at the Chitralada Palace.



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Phuket Vegetarian Festival

Phuket Vegetarian Festival
Date : 17 – 26 October 2009
Venue : Various Chinese shrines, Mueang District, Phuket

The Thai-Chinese in Phuket have long passed on the vegetarian festival to purify mind and soul by refraining from meat consumption and meditating. Symbolising the presence of the deities throughout the festival are 9 lanterns lit up and placed aloft on Ko Teng poles. On the 6th day of the festival, there will be religious processions and incredible displays of face-and-body piercing. On the last day, there will be a “Koi Han” ceremony to exorcize ill fortune and a farewell ceremony for the deities at night. Contact: TAT Phuket, Tel : 66 (0) 7621 1036, 66 (0) 7621 2213Website : www.tourismthailand.org

Sakon Nakhon Wax Castle Festival

Sakon Nakhon Wax Castle Festival



Date : 1 - 4 October 2009

Venue : Sanam Ming Mueang, Suan Somdej Phra Srinagarindra, Sakon Nakhon






One of the biggest events in the Ok Phansa Day (The end of Buddhist Lent), the assemble of the wonderful wax castles which are created from the talent artists in the province. Experience the magnificent Wax Castle Procession and feast your eyes on the wonderful tradition of Sakon Nakhon people.