Discovering Puchao Saming Phrai Fort
One of the historical legacies of Samut Prakan Province are the Fortresses along the river from the Gulf of Thailand
Read moreOne of the historical legacies of Samut Prakan Province are the Fortresses along the river from the Gulf of Thailand
Read moreOne of my favourite festivals in Thailand is the Rap Bua Festival in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan. I usually go
Read moreHoney Offering Ceremony: On Saturday 18th June 2011, Mr. Cherdsak Choosri, the Governor of Samut Prakan Province, presided over the
Read moreOne of the more traditional events that takes place during Songkran is “song nam phra”. This is the practice of
Read moreThe nearest stretch of seaside to Bangkok is probably Bang Pu Seaside Resort (สถานตากอากาศบางปู) in Samut Prakan. Don’t go there expecting
Read moreOne of my favourite festivals in Thailand is undoubtedly Luang Phor Pan Worshipping Festival in Bang Bo District of Samut
Read moreOn the morning of 18th September 2010, Mr Surachai Kanasa, the Governor of Samut Prakan Province, presided over the opening
Read moreOn the morning of 8th September 2010, airport officals at Suvarnabhumi Airport took part in a Full Scale Emergency Exercise
Read moreLast night I was invited to visit Ancient Siam in Samut Prakan for their night tour and dinner theatre. This
Read moreThe Mon people, in the communities surrounding Wat Bang Ya Phraek in Phra Pradaeng District of Samut Prakan, took
Read moreThailand has quite a few ethnic minorities. One of these groups are the Mons which have their own distinct culture,
Read moreOne of the latest museums to open in Thailand is the Siamese Fighting Fish Gallery in Bangkachao in Samut Prakan.
Read moreOn Sunday, we went for an enjoyable bicycle ride in Bangkok. At first glance, this would sound like a crazy
Read moreTOUR 2: Bang Nampheung Floating Market, The Erawan Museum, Reclining Buddha at Bang Phli and finishing with a meal at
Read moreIn September, the Thai government started a new project called “United Thais – Strong Thailand” with the intention to promote
Read moreThe rainy season has already come to an end. There has been no rain the last two weeks in Samut
Read moreOne of the most important temples in Samut Prakan is Phra Samut Chedi. It is not only the symbol of
Read moreTOUR 1: The Erawan Museum, Ancient Siam, Crocodile Farm and finishing with a seaside meal at Bangsaen 2. Samut Prakan
Read moreA good way to explore an area is by using Google Earth. I have personally discovered some interesting places
Read moreTogether with Muay Thai, Cock Fighting has been a sport in Thailand for hundreds of years. It all started with
Read moreIn the old days, most people lived along canals and rivers. This was their lifeline as it was a means
Read moreIn an old guidebook to Bangkok, dating back about 150 years, the writer mentioned a “Red House” on the East
Read moreSamut Prakan is the most densely populated province in Thailand. In the city it is a bit like a concrete
Read moreWith both Bangkok and the provinces surrounding it so densely populated you would think it is difficult to find any
Read moreIn the modern age, the hypermarkets and corner convenience stores are quickly taking over from the older traditional markets in
Read moreFor people who are in Bangkok and feel like trying out some water sports, then it is recommended that you
Read moreMany Thai children spent their summer holidays either at summer school or, if they were a boy, ordained as novice
Read moreIn the early hours of every morning, even before the break of dawn, monks can be seen walking along roads
Read moreWhen talking about celebrating the “new year” in Thailand, you need to first ask, “Which one?”. Last night, much the
Read moreIn the old days, in particular in the rural areas, many young boys would become novice monks as that was
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