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Boy giving a final touch on a Candle Float (Wat Klang, Buriram province) Tomorrow marks the start of the Rains Retreat which is sometimes referred to as the Buddhist Lent (Khao Pansa). Thai Buddhist Lent is a time devoted to study and meditation. As part of the “Khao Pansa” celebration, Isan people celebrate the festival [...]

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Khao Mahk (Thai Fermented Sweet Rice Dessert) – 2 THB per piece Khao Mahk (Thai Fermented Sweet Rice dessert) is made from fermented sticky rice or glutinous rice. It has a strong alcoholic flavor yet moderately sweet and often leaves a lingering taste. This is the only Thai dessert that one should avoid if you [...]

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Cicada amulet seller at a local market (Buriram province) I found these real cicada amulets (ChakGaJan in Thai) at a local market in Buriram province this evening. Thai people believe that cicada attracts great wealth and good luck and the insect amulet will protect you from danger or misfortunes. There are about 2,500 species of [...]

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Phanom Rung Temple complex (Prasat Hin Khao Phanom Rung, Buriram) There are many great historical sites in the world that are worth travelling for.Located approximately 64 km from Burirum town centre, Phanom Rung Temple complex (Prasat Hin Khao Phanom Rung) is a magnificent example of Khmer architecture, it was erected during the reign of King [...]

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Dragon Fruit flower -??(Hylocereus undatus a.k.a. Pitahaya) The vine-like epiphytic Hylocereus is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America and many related species are propagated as ornamentals. The fruit is commonly known as Dragon Fruit. The magnificent flower blooms in the night and smells wonderfully. They are true cacti from the plant family of [...]

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Moo Yor Stall (Nong Khai, Thailand) There are many different kinds of sausages in Thailand and Moo Yor (White Pork Sausage or pork roll ) is a popular treat in northern and northeastern region of Thailand. Moo Yor is made out of ground pork, flour, and aromatic seasonings usually wrapped in green banana leaves and [...]

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