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Dates of Loy Krathong (Yee Peng) Celebrations 2012, Chiang Mai (November 25-29, 2012)

Loy Krathong Procession, Chiang Mai Besides Valentine’s Day, Loy Krathong, the festival of lights, also known in Northern Thailand as Yee Peng, is one of most beautiful and romantic festivals in Thailand. This Thai Festival is held all over the country, but Chaing Mai is the best place to experience this beautiful celebration. It will [...]

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Where To Celebrate Loy Krathong 2012 in Bangkok – Asiatique The Riverfront (24 – 28 Nov 2012)

Celebrate Loy Krathong 2012 at Asiatique The Riverfront (Bangkok) Where to celebrate Loy Krathong in Bangkok? This year the event will be held at Asiatique The Riverfront from 24 – 28 Nov 2012. In Bangkok, there will be cultural performances as well as an illuminated float procession along Chao Phraya Banks and at the famous [...]

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Sukhothai Loy Krathong & Candle Festival 2012 – Dates of Event at Sukhothai Historical Park

Sukhothai Historical Park The Sukhothai Loi Krathong and Candle Festival is a tradition ceremony of light that originated during the time Sukhothai was the capital. This year’s festival will take place from 26 – 28 November 2012 at Sukhothai Historical Park, Sukhothai and will offer, once again, a fantastic line-up of activities that will appeal [...]

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Thai Unique Amulets and Charms – Cicada Amulet

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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Lucky Charms for Business in Thailand – Beehives & Hand-made Bamboo Fish Traps

Hanging a beehive in front of the shop will bring them lot of money ???(Chiang Mai, Thailand) There are many good luck symbols, lucky charms and amulets that people use to bring luck in love, money, business , etc. Many successful businessmen have been seen wearing some good luck charms or amulets to enhance their [...]

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Coffin Donation in Hat Yai – Tong Sia Siang Teung Foundation

Tong Sia Siang Teung Foundation (Hat Yai, Songkhla) Tong Sia Siang Teung Foundation is one of the many places in Hat Yai??which you can do merit making by donating coffins to the poor. The Foundation has been around in Hatyai’s city for more than 55 years and it is an extremely popular stopover for both [...]

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