NAKHON SAWAN CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVAL 2007

NAKHON SAWAN CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVAL 2007
THE FASCINATING REALM OF THE GOLDEN DRAGON
FEBRUARY 11 – 12, 2007

Chinese New Year festivities will be held along the banks of the Chao Phraya River at Sawan Nongsomboon Park and Kosi Road in the city centre.

The Chao Por-Chao Mae Pak Nam Pho fair and procession, organised by Thais of Chinese ancestry in Nakhon Sawan Province during the Chinese New Year, is held in honour of Chao Poh Pak Nam Pho, a highly revered deity, hence the origins of its name. The event has been held annually.

This famous festival and grand celebration with the procession of a statue of Chao Por Pak Nam Pho, impressive displays of dragon and lion dances, cultural performances such as the Chinese opera and acrobatics, offers a colourful spectacle and is a popular attraction among Thais and foreigners.

The dragon and the lion, both considered to be symbols of good luck and good fortune and prominently featured as the royal regalia in the imperial courts of ancient China, are deemed to be central elements of auspicious rituals and events. The practice vividly demonstrates the faith and unity of local people and long-established cultural ties.

In addition to providing an opportunity for shopping, the Chao Por Pak Nam Po Fair offers insight into the local way of life.

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

Festivities held in honour of His Majesty the King to mark the auspicious occasion of the Diamond Jubilee or the Sixtieth Anniversary Celebration of His Majesty the King of Thailand's Accession to the Throne
Live demonstration of Tai khek

12 nightly Chinese operatic performances in Chinese and Thai presented by three opera houses

Journey Back In Time
An exhibition on the Nakhon Sawan Chinese New Year Tradition

Demonstration of Chinese customs, traditions and way of life including the presentation of ritual offerings at the family altar

Cultural presentations highlighting the folk tales of Chao Phor and Chao Mae Pak Nam – the guardian spirits of the Pak Nam estuary

Lion Dance, Dragon Procession, Procession of the Chinese Deities consisting of the Por-Chao Mae Pak Nam Pho Procession, Procession of Goddess Kuan Im, other colourful festive processions and parades and traditional Chinese New Year festive celebrations

Presentations of Chinese art and culture

Exhibitions highlighting the origins and legacy of Chinese family names

source : tatnews.org

Artistic Performances in 3 Cities of Thailand

• The Fine Arts Department arranges artistic performances in 3 cities
During the year 2007
Venue: the National Theatres in Bangkok, Suphan Buri, and Nakhon Ratchasima

Thailand is not only recognized by people around the world as a beautiful country, but also well known for its abundance of exquisite arts. This is because by nature the Thais love and appreciate the beauty of things, which has resulted in the creation of a large number of valuable art forms, including performing arts.

In order to revitalise, conserve, and promote the knowledge of all such arts, the Fine Arts Department has collected all kinds of artists and materials needed in performing these arts and arranged a series of performances all year round. Apart from conserving Thai Arts, the shows are valuable sources of knowledge for those who want to study Thai Arts and Culture.

Theatrical and music performances are being held in the afternoon and the evening of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of each week consecutively in the year 2007 at the National Theatres in Bangkok, Suphan Buri and Nakhon Ratchasima. Examples of interesting performances are khon, jataka plays, Thai historical plays, Thai musicals, and traditional dances.

For more information about the performance schedules and tickets, please contact the Office of Performing Arts, The Fine Arts Department Tel. +66 (0) 2224-1342, +66 (0) 2222-1092 or visit website – finearts.go.th/~opa

TIPS AND ADVICE ON SHOPPING IN THAILAND

TIPS AND ADVICE ON SHOPPING IN THAILAND

Enter a shopper's paradise. Avid shopaholics agree that the vast range of products available in Thailand is overwhelming and the prices, in most cases, quite competitive. If you can’t find it – have it made. This in itself presents an endless spectrum of possibilities.
Even with China gaining strength in the export/wholesale markets, it is generally recognised that Thailand’s excellence in quality of materials and craftsmanship far surpasses its rivals.

While some Asian countries concentrate on mass-producing souvenirs, Thailand is rapidly becoming known worldwide for its strength in well-designed, distinctive products made with traditional techniques. Choose not only fine traditional handicrafts, but also an expanding variety of beautifully styled and crafted contemporary items including furniture, soft furnishings, textiles, clothing, jewellery, fashion accessories, ceramics, basketry, metal-ware and paper products.

As experienced shoppers know – shop around, compare prices. Many smaller shops are as reputable as the larger, established department stores. In any case, be sure to obtain receipts for your purchases. If jewellery is your passion, you should receive a certificate of guarantee of its content. For example 95 per cent silver is common for hilltribe silverware pieces.

Many antiques and Buddha images of Thai origin fall under the watchful eye of the Fine Arts Department. Prior to your departure from Thailand, check with the department, not just the seller, on what other paperwork, in addition to an authenticity certificate from the vendor, may be required to avoid disappointment at customs.

With your chosen treasures, a richer understanding of Thai culture and fond memories will linger with you long after your stay in Thailand. It is a world constantly awakening to finely designed, ever-changing works of art.

Awaken your world by enhancing it with Thai treasures.

Ferry Service Between Trang and Langkawi

South Thailand: New Ferry Service Between Trang and Langkawi

A ferry service has been launched between the southern Thai province of Trang and the Malaysian resort island of Langkawi, opening up access to some of the region's best beaches and diving spots. Presently, the service is open only to Thais and Malaysians but ferry operators are hopeful of international traffic being allowed if the route proves successful.

The Thai-Langkawi Ferryline Ltd. inaugurated the route on 7 December, 2003. The ferry, which has a seating capacity of 150+, operates one round-trip per day only on weekends. The two-hour trip departs from Ta-se Pier in Trang at 08.00 hrs. and returns from Langkawi Island at 15.30 hrs.

Round trip tickets are 660 baht for adults and 460 baht for children aged 3 - 12 years old. One-way tickets are half those prices. All fares exclude a 100 baht border-crossing levy. Travellers have to send a copy of their national ID cards to the company two days in advance of the trip.

The company also offers two tour packages include a return one-day trip for 1,900 baht per person and a two-day one-night trip for 2,300 baht per person.

Langkawi and Trang are two of the most beautiful coastal areas in the Andaman Sea. With a well-developed tourist infrastructure, Langkawi is a popular holiday resort for domestic Malaysian travellers, who can now cross over into Thailand as a result of the new ferry service.

In turn, Trang is rapidly emerging as a popular Thai resort, especially the 50 or so small islands off its western coast, known for their pristine coral reefs, and rich bird and mammal wildlife. The best time for sea travel is during October to May. Thai Airways International serves Trang with daily flights, and three extra flights on weekends.

In 2002, domestic Thai visitor arrivals to Trang rose by 8.48% to 440,798 person-trips with an average length of stay (ALS) of 2.78 days and an average expenditure of 1,621 baht per person per day. International visitor arrivals to Trang in 2002 were up by 26.68% to 49,505 person-trips with an ALS of 3.65 days and an average expenditure of 1,932 baht per person per day.

Langkawi is also accessible by boat from Satun province in Thailand, a shorter trip of only 45 minutes.

Bangkok - Hua Hin Air shuttle

A newly-launched Bangkok-Hua Hin air shuttle service offers travellers the option of flying between Bangkok and Hua Hin in only 40 minutes. The air shuttle service, operated by SGA Airlines/ Siam General Aviation, reduces the travel time between Bangkok and Hua Hin by more than two hours.

With a steady increase in the number of luxury resorts and spas and prime properties opening in the ‘royal paradise’ of Hua Hin, Thailand’s first seaside resort is attracting an ever-increasing numbers of affluent international travellers. This, according to SGA, has led to a demand for an air shuttle service that provides a convenient and welcome alternative to the three-hour drive from Bangkok to Hua Hin.

The Bangkok-Hua Hin air-shuttle service essentially provides an express transfer service for hotel guests, particularly for travellers arriving on long-haul flights from Europe. In operating its air-shuttle service, SGA works in close cooperation with several leading hotels in Hua Hin.
Siam General Aviation received ISO 9001:2000 certification in September 2004 and has been operating four daily flights between Bangkok and Hua Hin since November 1, 2004.

The route is serviced by a Cessna 208B Caravan aircraft, with a seating capacity for 12 passengers. The aircraft has been fitted out with plush leather seating. The Cessna is a light aircraft well-suited to low-altitude flights. This offers passengers an opportunity to enjoy an aerial view of the landscape along the route which passes over Bangkok, Samut Prakarn, the Gulf of Thailand, the Chao Phraya River and Petchburi province before touching down in Hua Hin.

With such a short flight, there is no inflight service. However the airline has its own lounge in Bangkok and Hua Hin, where passengers are able to relax and enjoy light snacks and beverages.

Destination Air Shuttle in Phuket, Thailand

Destination Air Shuttle in Phuket, Thailand

Destination Air Shuttle, Thailand’s only seaplane shuttle service officially launched services from Phuket International Airport on February 1, 2007. Offering 12 flights per day, leaving every 2 hours from Phuket International Airport, Destination Air Shuttle will serve Phi Phi Island, Krabi and Koh Lanta. Further landing locations are planned for Similans, Koh Racha, and Khao Lak.

Destination Air Shuttle provides reliable, safe and regular air shuttle services that will connect with international airlines by providing door to door service to most major hotels and resorts in the various islands when guests arrive to Phuket. This significantly reduces the travel time to these resort destinations from the usual half day overland trip to less than 13 minutes to Koh Phi Phi, 20 minutes to Krabi, and 30 minutes to Koh Lanta giving better accessibility in the region. Destination Air Shuttle departs from Phuket International Airport and lands directly in the waterfront of most major hotel resorts.

As the only seaplane shuttle service in Thailand, guests can expect Service Reliability by reserving their flights on Destination Air through travel agents or directly through the Destination Air Shuttle website (destinationair.com). Upon arrival, Destination Air Shuttle staff will take transfers from international and domestic baggage claim area to the Destination Air Shuttle terminal, a short 200 metres, adjoining the main terminal.

Passengers will board one of Destination Air Shuttle’s passenger amphibian aircraft that take off from the runway and land in front of their Island resort. Destination Air’s fleet includes Cessna 208 and 206 aircraft, which are rated as the safest aircraft in the world. Aircraft are flown by experienced international pilots individually selected for their many years of safe flight experience and friendly customer service capabilities.

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) President and CEO Mr. Peter de Jong said: “Accessibilty is a key success factor for any destination. The Thai Andaman region already enjoys international and domestic accessibility via Phuket International Airport, however, Destination Air Shuttle's local service will distribute the benefits of international and domestic travel much more broadly. Destination Air Shuttle will open up new markets and opportunities for local people and the travel and tourism industry across a much wider geographic area. That's great news for Thailand. We're proud to have Destination Air Shuttle on board as a PATA member, and wish it and the region it serves a most prosperous 2007.”

Capt. Nithit Kesangam, CEO of Destination Air Shuttle says “This is an outstanding service to hotels and tour operators in the Phuket area. This is a fantastic shot in the arm for hotels and tourists going to Phi Phi, Krabi, and Koh Lanta.”

About Destination Air Co., Ltd.
Destination Air Co., Ltd. is the owner and sole operator of Destination Air Shuttle – Thailand’s only seaplane shuttle service based at Phuket International Airport that flies to various destinations in the Andaman Sea. It is a member of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). More details can be found at www.destinationair.com

KOH TAO Scuba Dive Season 2007

KOH TAO DIVE SEASON KICKS-OFF WITH UNDERWATER WORLD 2007

The island of Koh Tao, Thailand’s most popular diving destination for dive beginners, accounts for approximately 30 per cent of all dive certificates issued around the world. Koh Tao also ranks among the world’s top 10 dive sites.
Known for its picturesque tropical coastal landscape and spectacular underwater world with coral reefs teeming with a tremendous variety of colourful marine life, the island attracts more than 300,000 visitors each year.

The opening of Koh Tao Underwater World 2007 during February 10-11 marks the beginning of the island’s travel and dive season. Following a short break during the November-December monsoon season, Koh Tao and its neighbouring island of Koh Nang Yuan offer year-round diving opportunities.

Some of the key activities being organized such as the Underwater World 2007 ‘save the seas’ and ‘clean beaches’ campaigns, tree-planting, the installation of mooring buoys for vessels to protect shallow-water reefs and other environmental protection initiatives, are designed to encourage local residents, as well as visitors, to take part in community efforts to protect the island’s delicate coastal and marine environment and rich eco-systems. It is hoped that participation in these environmentally-friendly activities will foster increased environmental awareness and promote responsible tourism.

These environmental protection and marine conservation efforts are being jointly spearheaded by the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Southern Region 5 office which oversees the provinces of Surat Thani, Chumphon and Ranong; the Surat Thani Provincial Administration Office (Or Bor Jor), the Koh Tao Sub-District Administration Office (Or Bor Tor), Koh Tao dive clubs and societies, the Royal Thai Navy Region 1, Koh Tao community and PADI.

Designed to be a fun weekend with family and friends, Koh Tao Underwater World 2007 also features a light-and-sound presentation and contests such as the Miss Dive Shop beauty contest and the Creative Costume contest. Winners will be judged for their creativity in designing extra-ordinary costumes made from re-cycled items salvaged from the OTOP and Food Festival.

KOH TAO (Turtle Island) AND KOH NANG YUAN

The islands of Koh Tao - Turtle Island, and Koh Nang Yuan offer experienced divers virtually year-round diving opportunities with the exception of the November-December monsoon season.

Koh Tao, a bean-shaped island, has 11 bays, beautiful beaches and crystal clear seas with an 8-km. long coral reef teeming with marine life. At dive sites just 1 km. from the island, you'll be swimming in the midst of pelagics, barracudas, big-eyed jacks, tuna, giant travellys and the colourful clown fish. This proximity to the "underwater classrooms" for diving courses makes Koh Tao ideal for beginners.

The renowned diving site at Kong Hin Wong is adorned with huge sea fans, Cetmocella, sea whips and other soft corals.

Whale sharks are often spotted off Ko Hong Sai Daeng.

Hin Tung Ku and Kong Hin Khao are also interesting deep-sea diving sites, thanks to a myriad of marine animals and rare black coral.

HOW TO GET THERE
A 2.5 hours boat trip from Ko Pa-ngan to Koh Tao operates daily. The daily trip from Chumphon to Koh Tao takes 6 hours by ordinary boat and 2 hours by express boat.

Scenic Ko Nang Yuan is 15-minutes from Koh Tao.

ACCOMMODATION
Houses and resorts for tourists are available in every bay area, fully equipped with boats, cars and diving gear for rent.

Contact information:
TAT Southern Office – Region 5 (Surat Thani)
Tel: +66 (0) 7728 8817-9
Fax: +66 (0) 7728 2828
E-mail: tatsurat@tat.or.th

The Baan Thai Wellness Retreat

The Baan Thai Wellness Retreat
Hidden away down a quiet side street off Sukhumvit Road and isolated from the hustles and bustles of city life, the Baan Thai Wellness Retreat is an oasis of peace and calm.
A stay at the peaceful wellness retreat, even if only brief, enables you to experience the very finest that Thailand has to offer. Gain insights into this amazing kingdom, its mystical culture and time-honoured customs and traditions. Delightful Thai hospitality; exotic spa therapies, revitalizing holistic health therapies and treatments; Thai culinary art; ornate Thai teak architecture — each is part of the kingdom’s enchanting artistic and cultural heritage.

‘Baan Thai’ literally means Thai house. The Baan Thai Wellness Retreat consists of five authentic stand-alone Thai teak homes, some dating back over three quarters of a century. These have been lovingly restored and refurbished to showcase a way of life that few have been able to experience.

The original traditional Thai teak house was designed in a luxurious style and built by M.R. Bongsebrahama (one of King Rama IV’s grandsons) for his family well over 60 years ago. The teak house has remained in the family ever since. Through the years, each generation of the family has restored and added to the original house. In 1965 Baan Thai opened as a restaurant serving fine cuisine and entertainment in the form of traditional Thai dance performances. In the latest chapter of this evolving story, Baan Thai, the house and restaurant, has been transformed into a luxurious cultural and wellness retreat — The Baan Thai Wellness Retreat. All of the original houses have been renovated and several teak wood houses from Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Siam, have been added to the complex.

The traditional Thai teak houses form the basis of this luxurious wellness retreat developed by renowned cultural interior design expert M.L. Sudavadee Kriangkrai, one of M.R. Bongsebrahama’s two daughters. Two of the traditional teak homes have been redesigned to accommodate the spa. Each of the guests’ rooms and suites affords its own unique qualities and charm while retaining the cultural integrity of the property. Some of the decorative features date back over 200 years. While most are more recent, all are genuine.

The Baan Thai Wellness Retreat offers an extensive range of anti-aging, therapeutic or detoxifying treatments, pampering and beauty therapies delivered in the comfort and privacy of spa therapy rooms and suites. These include a range of authentic Thai treatments, such as Scrubs & Wraps, Baths, Massage, ‘Just for woman’, holistic health treatments, hand and foot care, facials, salon, haircare, as well as Ayurvedic, Asian and Tibetan therapies. Guests can also enjoy the unisex wet area available with hydrotherapy, infrared sauna and steam facilities.

Spa services are provided with the careful supervision of Horwath Spa Consulting, a specialist spa company whose directors have been involved in the development of Destination Spas in Thailand. A team of holistic health practitioners provides professional consultation in Diagnostic Reflexology, Homeopathic Consultations, Acupuncture, Chi Nei Tsang, Rebirthing Sessions and Deep Tissue Massage, while total detoxification programmes are supervised by the retreat’s own resident medical professionals.

Designed to accommodate the latest spa therapies while maintaining the nuances of cultural integration as dictated by the architectural style of the property, the warm, soothing and inviting environment promotes total relaxation and is conducive to process of change and development, and rejuvenation.

THE BAAN THAI RETREAT MENU
Dine in air-conditioned comfort, on the terrace of your room, or in the privacy of your suite. The team of dedicated Thai culinary professionals at the wellness retreat have prepared an ever changing range of menu offerings, specially designed to promote total wellness.

Great care is taken in the preparation of some of the most vivid tasting and intense culinary delights featured on the Baan Thai Retreat menu. This begins with the careful selection of the base ingredients (of which many are from certified organic farms in Thailand) through to the preparation and cooking process. The team is committed to the creation of flavourful cuisine while retaining the integrity of Thai culinary traditions. Other less traditional menu offerings and dishes from other nations also grace the menu, but the majority are native Thai.

The retreat offers a full range of other fresh fruit and vegetable juices, herbal tisanes, tonics and elixirs throughout the day. A wide range of wines and champagnes are served with dinner.

The Baan Thai restaurant has welcome guests such as royalty from Sweden, Denmark and Japan as well as Jackie Kennedy, Tiger Woods and many other celebrities.

TEAK SPLENDOUR
A Journey Back into Time
As you enter the retreat, stop and pause a while. Take in the magnificence that surrounds you — the amazing traditional artwork is very much part of the Baan Thai experience. From the intricately carved doors at the entrance of the retreat to the beautifully carved wood panels and artifacts found throughout the property, the fine collection of genuine traditional art reflects the era in which they were created — a time when skilled craftsmen carved history into wood, passing on to their children and grandchildren, great stories of a magnificent kingdom and the rich cultural heritage they have come to inherit. Even artefacts made in relatively modern times all retain their cultural integrity. None are modern reproductions.

FACILITIES
The Baan Thai Wellness Retreat offers an extensive range of facilities that have been carefully designed to meet the needs of guests so that they can maximize the benefits of their stay.

- 21 guest rooms
- 7 with their own private spa therapy area, 9 with kitchenette facilities
- 5 x single and 3 x double spa therapy rooms — 2 with private steam rooms, 2 with Jacuzzi
- Beauty salon
- 2 x Consultation rooms
- Colonic hydrotherapy room
- Infra-red sauna
- Herbal steam room
- Garden rain shower
- 2 Private swimming pools
- Free form swimming pool
- Modern gymnasium staffed with personal trainers and Stretch, Fit Ball, Yoga and Tai Chi classes
- Aerobics studio
- Meditation pavilion
- Thai spa cuisine restaurant
- Juice & elixir bar
- Open air lounge
- Library
- Mini Bar
- IDD direct dial telephone
- Cable Television
- Wireless internet connection
- Limousine transfers
- Off-street parking

This peaceful wellness retreat located right in the heart of cosmopolitan Bangkok enables you to enjoy a change of pace at your convenience. Within the resort itself, tranquility prevails. Step beyond and a short stroll away, you’ll find easy access to mass transit systems, shopping malls and other modern infrastructure.
Feel Bangkok’s pulse — the city that never sleeps.

Location
The Baan Thai Wellness Retreat is situated between the Thonglor and Phromphong BTS Skytrain station, which is also adjacent to the Emporium shopping complex and the Benjasiri Park.

The Baan Thai Wellness Retreat
7 Soi Sukhumvit 32 Sukhumvit Road
Bangkok 10110
Thailand
Tel : + 66 (0) 2258 5403, 2661 4051-3
Fax: + 66 (0) 2258 9517
Email: contact@thebaanthai.com
Website: www.thebaanthai.com

Saranrom Cultural Park Exhibition

SARANROM CULTURAL PARK
An Exhibition in Honour of His Majesty the King, Cultural Shows and
Light-and-Sound performances
Cultural Park for Tourism Project
1 January – 14 April 2007
13.00 – 21.00 hrs, daily
At Saranrom Park
Free Admission

An Exhibition in Honour of His Majesty the King
The exhibition showcases thousands of projects initiated by His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand for the benefit of the Thai people throughout his 60 years on the throne.

Cultural Shows from Five Regions
Cultural shows from the five regions include Thai traditional folk dances, Manorah performances, shadow puppet plays, northeastern-style basket dances, performances of Thai traditional masked dances or khon, and plays by artists from around the country.
Performances are staged simultaneously twice a day.
15.00 – 15.30 hrs and 18.00 – 20.30 hrs

Merry Folk Music
Enjoy a vast selection of colourful folk music bands such as the northeastern-style Sing Saderd folk singers, the Mongserng rock group, the southern band Pran Preu and alto xylophonist Narongrit Tosa-nga. Many national artists and famous stars from each province will take to the stage, presenting impressive performances daily.
Performances are staged simultaneously twice a day.
15.00 – 15.30 hrs and 18.00 – 20.30 hrs

Grand Light-and-Sound performances
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday/ 19.00 – 20.00 hrs
These combine the performing arts with multimedia effects, musical fountains, flying angels and laser displays. With the support of more than 50 performers, the show is intended to express national loyalty for His Majesty the King through five stories about five special occasions.

Learn about Thai Folk Wisdom
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will stage demonstrations on how to create products based on Thai folk wisdom. Visitors are welcome to observe the demonstrations and learn about useful techniques free of charge.

Demonstrations are held twice a day.
15.00 – 17.30 hrs
18.00 – 20.30 hrs

Contact information:
Cultural Park for Tourism Project
Bangkok Tourism Division, Culture, Sports and Tourism Department
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
Tel: 0 2225 7612-4
Fax: 0 2225 7615-6

Kew Mae Pan , Peak refuge

Not far from Doi Inthanon summit is the Kew Mae Pan trail that is sprayed with red rhododendrons, pristine nature and breathtaking scenery


Tourists visiting Doi Inthanon National Park in Chiang Mai generally head for the famous summit of this mountain resort. To them, the long trek to the summit is a sense of accomplishment. However, little do they know that halfway to the top is a three-kilometre-long trail called Kew Mae Pan boasting pristine nature and breathtaking scenery.

Doi Inthanon is Thailand's highest peak, standing 2,500 metres above sea level. In winter the breeze is cool and refreshing, even cold by standards of city folks more used to the tropical climate of Bangkok. If you are travelling there, don't forget to carry a light jacket with you.

Kew Mae Pan is famous for its red rhododendrons, a rare sight elsewhere in the country, various species of birds, the goral and nature in its purest form.
The air was chilly when we visited there recently, ideal for a trek that wasn't supposed to be that taxing, but one which still left us city slickers panting for breath as we climbed one slope after another on the circuitous trail.

Led by a Hmong guide, we hit the trail early afternoon and not long after we arrived at a spot with a sign reading "Cloud Forest". My friend checked his watch calibrated for altimeter reading: it said 2,179 metres. A thick curtain of rain clouds enveloped the forest. Everywhere there were towering trees from whose trunks hung green fern, moss and lichen. The damp air pregnant with rain felt refreshingly cool.

Our guide pointed to a tree called Ko in Thai that belongs to the same family as oaks, Fagaceae. There are four varieties of Ko trees in Thailand and all of them are found here.
"Ko is a kind of chestnut with hard-shell. Its seed is food for birds and wildlife," explained our guide.

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Fun - Filled Activities , Pak Chong , Thailand

Pak Chong: The Land of Fun-Filled Activities

Pak Chong, apart from being famous for Khao Yai National Park, has become a popular weekend destination near Bangkok. It is where various activities are provided for the best of your enjoyable experience.

Only a two-hour drive or 165 km from Bangkok, Pak Chong county of Nakhon Ratchasima province has become an increasingly popular and sophisticated weekend destination for city slickers. Thaiways would like to take you to this county where various activities are provided for the best of your enjoyable experience.

Accommodations with a golf course
For golf lovers, all you need to do on your relaxing holiday is to take time out of your busy schedule and spend the time teeing off on the golf course.

Accommodations with agro-tourism activities
With the dotted vineyards and farms in Pak Chong, not-to-be-missed item is a visit to one of those places where agro-tourism activities are arranged.


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The 2nd Annual Phuket International Blues Festival

The 2nd Annual Phuket International Blues Festival
Date 16 Feb 2007 - 17 Feb 2007

Following the success of the 1st Phuket International Blue Festival, Phuket Music Production Company, Ltd. announces The 2nd Annual Phuket International Blues Festival. The 2nd Annual Phuket International Blues Festival will be held the third weekend in February; February 16-17, 2007, at the Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort and Spa in Karon Beach.

Activities
The 2nd Annual Phuket International Blues Festival; February 16-17, 2007

The schedule is now confirmed. The highly acclaimed Rich Harper Blues Band (U.S.A.) will once again headline the event and close the show Saturday night. The phenomenal voice of British blues legend Victor Brox will again fill the air as Friday night draws to a close. If you did not see these magnificent performers last time, here’s your second chance!

Confirmed are also The Groove Doctors, Blue On Blue, Cannonball, The Blues Machine and Soi Dog Blues Band, as well as Victor Brox’s daughter, Kyla Brox. Don’t miss this young lady, destined to be Britain’s #1 female singer!

Schedule:

Friday February 16, 2007
8:30-19:40: Blue On Blue, Bangkok
20:00-21:10: The Blues Machine, Pattaya
21:30-22:40: Soi Dog Blues Band, Bangkok
23:00-00:10: Victor Brox, U.K.

Saturday February 17, 2007
18:30 - 19:40: Cannonball, Bangkok
20:00 - 21:10: Groove Doctors, Phuket
21:30 - 22:40: Kyla Brox, U.K.
23:00 - 00:10: The Rich Harper Band, U.S.A.

Sunday Februry 18, 2007
21:00: All-star Jam Session (Location TBA)

souece : phuketbluesfestival.com

2007 Chinese New Year, Bangkok Thailand

Thailand's largest Chinese community, in the Yaowarat area, organises an annual fair to bring in the New Year. Expect international and Chinese music, lion dancing, local Chinese cultural performances, Chinese opera and fireworks, as well as plenty of stores selling products and food like grilled pork, Peking duck, Chinese desserts and noodles.

Thailand's Chinese population is so large that the entire city seems to shut down during Chinese New Year. During this holiday, Chinatown's streets are filled with an international crowd eating their way along Yaowarat and Charon Krung Rds while watching spectacular lion dancing and colourful dragon processions.

When you're there, don't miss Wat Traimit (Tri Mit Rd), which houses the world's largest solid gold Buddha, the crocodiles of Wat Chakrawat (Chakrawatm off Anawong Rd) - its first guest is still there, stuffed in a glass case - and Nakhon Kasem (Thieves' Market), where you can buy everything from phallus keychains to hubcaps.

Thailand Kite Flying Festival

from all works of life especially young children in the countryside. The Kite-flying season usually take place between February and April when the south -west monsoon blows from the Gulf of Thailand and the rice harvesting season is over.

Kite-flying was said to have its origins in China at least 3,000 years ago during the Hun Dynasty .The Chinese armies made kites attached with bamboo piper to fly over the enemy When the wind passed through the pipes to fly over the enemy When the wind passed through the pipers ,it made an errie whistling sound causing the enemy to panic and ran for their lives.

In the early Siamese kingdom of Ayutthaya, kite - flying was so popular that it was prohibited to fly kites over the royal palace as they might damage the architectural spires. Meanwhile , kite -flying gained its highest popularity in the reign of King Rama IV when a royal decree allowed citizen to fly kites as Sanam Luang , opposite the Grand Palace.

To Preserve the Summer tradition and promote the tourism industry of the country, kite-flying has now received a greater attention from the authorities. Kite enthusiasts from several countries have been invited to display their craft and skills in the kite-flying contest held in the country Several. Thai teams also took part in the contest. Spectators were able to see Thai kite fighting contests held in the country Several Thai teams also took part in the contest . Spectator Were able to see Thai kite fighting contests between the traditional Chula and Pakpao kitws as wel

l Above all. They are able to discover hundreds of different kinds of kites of kites in a myriad of sizes, colours, shapes and styles flying in the clear Summer sky above the Sanam Luang ground.

Out of the contest, at this time of the year kites,large and small,of every colour ,shape and dimension always fill the sky all over the country, They are spinning. Floating, soaring ,swooping and even crashing to the ground.Grown-ups and children alike enjor watching the clear sky decorated with extraordinary kites throughout the Summer vacation .

source : sunsite.au.ac.th

Bangkok Yoga & Pilates

Yoga is an ancient form of Hindu philosophy and spiritual practice. In broad terms, it aims at deliverance from suffering and pain through meditation to effect a reunion with the Universal Spirit. In more specific terms, it includes the practice of various postures - static and moving, breathing exercises, a disciplined diet, and meditation - which tone the body, mind, and spirit. Yoga is, therefore, not a system of medicine; it is more a discipline.

Yoga is really about creating balance in the body through developing both strength and flexibility. This is done through the performance of poses, each of which has specific physical benefits. The poses can be done quickly in succession, creating heat in the body through movement or more slowly to increase stamina and perfect the alignment of the pose. There is an ideal way that each pose should be done in order to achieve satisfactory results.

Hot yoga is a series of yoga poses done in a heated room. The room is usually maintained at a temperature of 95 - 100 degrees Fahrenheit. As you can imagine, a vigorous yoga session at this temperature promotes profuse sweating which rids the body of toxins. It also makes the body very warm, and therefore more flexible.

Pilates is a physical fitness system that was developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates. Pilates exercises teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and strengthen the deep torso muscles, which are important to help alleviate and prevent back pain. It also helps build your body's core strength and posture through a series of stretching and conditioning exercises.

Plenty of fitness centres in Bangkok offer yoga and Pilates classes, including the hot yoga.

Yoga Elements Studio
Location: 29 Vanissa Building 23rd Floor, Soi Chitlom
Contact: +66 (0)2 655 5671

Absolute Yoga
Location: 4th Floor, Amarin Plaza, Ploenchit
Contact: +66 (0)2 252 4400

The Pilatestudio Bangkok
Location: 888/58-9 Mahatun Plaza, Ploenchit
Contact: +66 (0)2 650 7797

Iyengar Yoga Studio
Location: 3rd Floor, Fiftyfifth Plaza, Sukhumvit 55 (Soi Thonglor).
Contact: +66 (0)2 714 9924

Prana Yoga Bangkok
Sareerarom Studio
Location: 117 Sukhumvit 63, Wattana
Contact: +66 (0)2 391 6487

All Seasons Studio
Location: Unit 801, 8th Floor, CRC Tower-All Seasons Place, 87 Wireless Road
Contact: +66 (0)2 685 3775

source : bangkok.com

Kaeng Krachan The Winner of the 2006

KAENG KRACHAN NATIONAL PARK
Winner of the 2006 Thailand Tourism Award of Outstanding Performance for Natural Site - Central Region

Nestled on the western brink of the country four-hours drive from Bangkok is a wilderness unparalleled for its rich diversity of birds, large mammals and flora. Kaeng Krachan is Thailand's largest national park (2,914 sq km) and part of a continuous forest complex covering 30,000 sq km of land spanning the border with Myanmar. The park lies at the junction of biogeographic zones so biodiversity in the area is a mix of Indo-Burmese and Malaysian forms.

At middle and higher elevations in the forest, two major watersheds fed by the Phetchaburi and Pranburi Rivers support wildlife. In the lowlands beyond the forest, they sustain agricultural activities. The waterways turn from trickles at their sources to raging water columns in mid-course, to gentle meandering wide streams in the lowlands. Along these waterways lie mineral licks and wallows fed by smaller forest streams where a plethora of fauna including Fea's barking deer, Tapir, Asian elephant come to feed. Tiger, Asiatic leopard, and wild dog lurk along trails leading to the mineral licks waiting for these prey species to emerge in the dead of night. Endangered Siamese crocodile nest along the banks of the Phetchaburi River. The Banded leaf monkey is also commonly seen.

Spanning altitudes ranging from 300 to 1,513m, Kaeng Krachan hosts a diversity of vegetation and is home to a rich bird fauna. Over 400 species are recorded, including the rare Ratchet-tailed treepie, found nowhere else in Thailand. Yellow-vented and White-bellied Pigeons, Grey Peacock Pheasant, six species of hornbill and seven kinds of broadbill are also present.

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Forest covers 80% of the park and comprises dry dipterocarp, mixed deciduous, and evergreen types.

source : tatnews.org

Thai Massage for Health

Once enjoyed only by Thais but now gaining a worldwide following thanks in part to its popularity in the ever-increasing number of Thai spas, legions of visitors to Thailand are discovering the holistic benefits of traditional Thai massages.

First time recipients are often amazed at its rejuvenating abilities, especially after a cramped, long-haul plane ride or a tense day hunched over their computers at work. Many people may think of massages as self-indulgent pampering, but Thai massage’s surprising rejuvenating abilities come from the fact that it is actually a holistic therapy with ancient roots in traditional medicine and has been practiced over the centuries as a form of healing.

Like many aspects of Thai culture, traditional Thai massage derives its origins from ancient India, and arrived in Thailand through Buddhist missionary monks who were also trained as healers. Along with the spread of Buddhist faith, the traditional massage techniques gained popularity for their abilities to relieve ailments like backaches, headaches, tension, and fevers.

Thai massage technique is based on the concept of invisible energy lines running along our bodies. It is linked to the ancient Indian yoga philosophy that our life energy is supplied to our bodies along 72,000 lines that run along our bodies. That’s why some of the stretching poses of Thai massage resemble the stretching poses of yoga – to give the body the same holistic benefits. Thai massage focuses on ten key energy lines along our bodies and uses pressure techniques to release the blocked energy along those lines.

Statues at Wat Phra Chetuphon (or Wat Pho) temple illustrate various postures featuring methods of self-massage known as 'Hermit's Self-massage' techniques evolving from yoga poses.

Along with releasing blocked energy, there’s a spiritual element to Thai massage as well. It’s believed that the masseuse is healing the recipient by giving love to the patient through his or her hands. Back in ancient times, the masseuse would say a prayer to centre the mind in a meditative mood before performing a healing massage. This meditative awareness gives the masseuse the power to sense the energy flow and blockages in the recipient’s body so that the ailing parts can be healed. When done properly, the masseuse should feel as relaxed as the recipient, because Thai massage is supposed to be a spiritual act that nourishes both the giver and the recipient.

source : tatnews.org

Doi Inthanon National Park, Thailand

General Information

Doi Inthanon National Park covers the areas of Sanpatong District, Chomthong District, Mae Chaem District, Mae Wang District, and Toi Lor Sub-district of Chiang Mai Province within an approximate area of 482 square kilometers. The National Park consists of high mountains, including Doi Inthanon, which is the highest mountaintop in Thailand and the source of many rivers such as Ping River, where the Bhumipol Dam is situated and generating the electrical power. The National Park has beautiful natural scenery such as waterfalls, particularly Mae Ya Waterfall, which is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Thailand.

Historically, the mountain of Doi Inthanon was refered to as Doi Ang Ka. Prince Intharawichayanon, the last ruler of Chiang Mai, realized the importance of the country’s forests, especially in the north, where the forest serve as the watershed for the country. He was interested in helping and supporting people who were investigating the history in his area. So he requested that his body must be placed on the summit of Doi Ang Ka. After his death, the mountain was renamed Inthanon, a short version of his name. Today, visitors can see the Inthanon Wichayanon stupa on the summit of Doi Ang Ka.

Topography

The geographical features of the National Park consists of high mountains, including Doi Inthanon, which is the highest mountaintop in Thailand (2,565 meters above the sea level), followed by Doi Huamodluang (2,330 meters above the sea level). Doi Inthanon is the source of many rivers including Mae Klang, Mae Pakong, Mae Pon, Mae Hoi, Mae Ya, Mae Chaem, Mae Khan, and being part of Ping River, where the Bhumipol Dam is situated and generating the electrical power.

Climate

Since the National Park is located at 2,565 meters above the sea level, it has cold weather and high humidity throughout the year, particularly on the top of the National Park. In winter, the temperature at the National Park is below 0„ac. And in summer, despite hot weather in central Chiang Mai and nearby districts, it is still freezing on the top of Doi Inthanon and tourists should be prepared with thick clothes.

Flora and Fauna

The forest in the park is one of the country’s very significance and valuable heritage. Forests include Moist Evergreen Forest, Pine forest and Mixed Deciduous Forest, worth in economic like teak and mountain pine. Dipterocarp spp. Xylia xylocarpa, Pterocarpus, macrocapus Terminalia sp. and Lagerstroemia sp. to name a few. In addition to these, there are many beautiful flowers including vanda orchid, phycastylis and rhododendron. Sphagnum Moss and osmanda fern are found at higher levels in the park. fifty years ago, the mountain peaks were home of hill tribe people. The biggest village was Ban Khun Klang, whose agriculture method was often destructive to the forest ecosystem. Currently the several Royal Projects, assists the villagers in growing cold-climate fruit such as strawberries, grapes and apples as well as flowers. The number of wild animals in the park is decreasing the encroachment. The animals are hunted and their habitats are destroyed for agriculture. The remaining animals include serpent, gibbons, tigers, deer, wild boars, Siamese hares and Red Jungle fowls.

Because of its broad altitudinal range and the cool climate of its upper reaches, the park supports the largest number of bird species of any site in Thailand. The Center for Wildlife Research at Mahidol University records a present total of 362 species and expects addition many at the summit are migrants from northern Asia. Species restricted to Doi Inthanon are Ashy-throated Warbler and an endemic race of the Green-tailed Sunbird; the park is the only site where the Chestnut-bellied Rock-Thrush and the Yellow-bellied Flower pecker are known to over summer and probably breed.

source : dnp.go.th

Gem & Jewelry Museum

The establishment of Gem and Jewelry Museum constitutes the institute's plan with expectation to promote the knowledge and understanding, and encourage the youth and people in general to realize the value of Thai gem and jewelry. The museum also serves as the place for preserving samples of gem and jewelry for next generations onwards.

For the abovementioned reasons, in 2001 the institute established the Committee on Implementation of Gem and Jewelry Museum Establishment Project, co-chaired by Professor Sakda Siripant, the former director, and Dr. Sunee Sriorathaikul, the then president of the Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association. The committee lent cooperation in procurement of gem, jewelry and precious metals, as well as production equipment, sufficient to an extent for exhibition at the museum. Subsequently on February 22, 2002, the institute held the preliminary exhibition for the museum. The exhibition was presided over by Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Commerce. The preliminary exhibition was purported to enable the public relations on the museum establishment project to wider public. From that period onwards, Gem and Jewelry Museum has welcomed the continual visits by students, course participants, as well as general public.

Bearing the determination to develop the museum into the preservation site for samples of gem and jewelry for the purpose of continual education for next generations, which will lead to the development of personnel in the Thai gem and jewelry industry, during 2003-2004, the institute improved and adjusted the exhibitions for further progress through adding in the permanent exhibitions of Gem and Jewelry Museum. The permanent exhibition comprises the demonstrations of gem mining and production process, exhibition of pre- and post-cutting gems, categorization of gems by varieties and properties and designs and manufacturing of jewelry, as well as the video presentation on the gem and jewelry industry and the gem and jewelry trade statistics. In addition, the computer aided instruction has been installed in the exhibition room for self-study.

Gem and Jewelry Museum was officially opened on Thursday 26 August, 2004. Its grand opening was presided over by Her Royal Highness Galayani Vadhana Krom Luang Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra to celebrate the 80th Birthday Anniversary of Her Royal Highness Galayani Vadhana and for the lasting propitiousness of the museum, officers and its co-founders.

source : git.or.th

King Naresuan Movie

Biography

Phitsanulok was the birthplace of one of the greatest heroes in Thai history - King Naresuan who was born in 1555. His father, King Mahathammaracha was a descendant of the Phra Ruang dynasty of Sukhothai, and his mother was Queen Phra Wisut Kasattri of the Suwannaphum dynasty of Ayutthaya.

At the age of nine, he had been taken as hostage to Burma for 6 years. King Naresuan was a great warrior king. He liberated Ayutthaya from Burma while he was the Crown Prince. He led the soldiers into battles to defend the country against Burmese invasions many times. He is also widely known among the Thais nowadays for his heroic efforts. He led the assault of a Burmese camp by climbing the wooden stockade with the blunt side of a saber in his mouth. He had a duel on elephants with the Burmese Crown Prince and slew him. He took the offensive against Burma and also dealt with the Cambodians who made a series of raids. King Naresuan extended Ayutthaya's territory to include Lanna, Lanchang, Cambodia and some parts of Burma. He enforced strict discipline on his soldiers and the people. During his reign, Ayutthaya was a very secure and powerful state.

Apart from being a great warrior, King Naresuan also played a significant role in foreign relations and trade. Realizing the importance of foreign trade, he sent envoys to China and Spain, and cultivated friendly relations with the Europeans. Ayutthaya concluded a treaty of friendship and commerce with Spain, which was the second treaty that Siam made with a European Power. (The first European power with which Siam had a treaty was Portugal.) Under this treaty, Spaniards had the right to reside, to trade and to practice their religion in Siam. At the end of his reign, he exposed Ayutthaya to another western nation - the Dutch.

King Naresuan deserved the honor of being "the Great". He not only restored the national independence but also made Siam such a powerful country that no enemy threatened the walls of Ayutthaya again for a period of one hundred seventy three years.

Three of King Naresuan's weapons and belongings have constituted a part of the Royal Regalia down to the present. The first is the musket with which he shot the Burmese leader in one of the battles to defend Ayutthaya against Burma. Second is the saber that he carried in his mouth during his assault on the Burmese camp at Ayutthaya. The last is the leather hat with a brim cut-off in the shape of a crescent moon, which he was wearing when he engaged in a duel on elephants with the Crown Prince of Burma.

source : kingnaresuanmovie.com

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Ruen Come In Thai Restraurant , Chiang Mai

Ruen Come In is one of Chiang Mai's finest Thai and northern Thai restaurants, combining traditional and classical Thai dishes with a beautiful contemporary Lanna Thai environment.

Set in a majestic Northern Thai Style Teak Wood House, Ruen-Come-In Restaurant Chiang Mai serves your appetite with Thai and Northern Thai food along with local fruit juices. Enjoy yourself in Chiang Mai-Lanna Contemporary Thai House and indulge the Taste of our recommended dishes.

There are many restaurants that offer Thai food in Chiang Mai and when you take a tour in the city, you can find many eating venues in Chiang Mai. However, if you try to taste our delicious Thai-Northern Thai Cuisine offerings that have been passed along as family recipes, you will be pleased with your experience and yourself. The followings are what recommended by us and other food critiques.

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La Gondola , Chiang Mai Restaurant

The restaurant offers a choice of dining areas, including the comfortable and atmospheric Atrium, two riverside terraces, and al fresco garden, and an attractive corner adjoining the condominium's reception area. The latter is home to an art collection, the Venezia, our convenient air-conditioned room suitable for private dining or meetings.
We opened here in 2002. Our cuisine is inimitably Italian, supervised under the watchful and expert eye of Chef Stefano Roncoroni, who hails from Lake Como. Our hand-built oven is fired with longan wood, and bakes some of the nicest pizzas you will ever taste between here and Napoli.
Only the finest and freshest ingredients are allowed into our kitchen, and whenever available, we buy compost-grown, pesticide-free products in preference to all other sources. Our heart is in this not only for environmental reasons and good health, but also to support the small organic farmers, from whom we buy direct. By creating constant demand, we hope to stimulate this sector, and have secured both the co-operation and encouragement from several local bodies, including the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) the Restaurant Club of Chiang Mai, the Department of Public Health, and the Department of Agriculture. Our objective is to encourage other caterers in Chiang Mai to do the same, including schools, hospitals, etc., and see this trend expand to the benefit of everybody.

source : lagondolathailand.com


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Thi Lo Cho and Umphang Back to nature , Thailand

Thi Lo Cho and Umphang Back to nature in the western forests of Thailand

Introduction to Umphang
Umphang has a mountainous topography. It is the largest among the eight counties of Tak Province. A large number of Karens have been inhabiting here for ages.

In the old days, Umphang was a west garrison town under Uthai Thani Province's jurisdiction. It served as a passport checkpoint where Burmese merchants entered Thailand. These merchants kept their travel documents in a bamboo section with a lid. These documents were called "umpha" in Karen, which later was changed to Umphang.

Thi Lo Su Waterfall

Part of Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary, Thi Lo Su is a limestone waterfall with a height of 900 m above sea level and a width of 500 m. Thi Lo Su in Karen means a waterfall with a loud noise. Its water source comes from Klo Tho Stream supplying water for the waterfall all year round but the water will be more plentiful in the rainy season. Situated in the embrace of charming luxuriant vegetation, Thi Lo Su is the most beautiful waterfall in Thailand and is ranked among the six most beautiful waterfalls in the world.
Here, white foaming water jumps down the sheer cliff. And since Thi Lo Su faces east, rainbows will appear when water spray reflects the sunlight at a perfect angle. The air is real refreshing. You can swim to your hearts' content in its large pond with pleasant cool water. Camping is allowed in the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary.

To get to Thi Lo Su, you can sail along the Mae Klong River and disembark at Tha Sai point. Then, continue travelling on a pickup for about 45 minutes to arrive at Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary. After that you are required to walk to Thi Lo Su Waterfall for about 45 minutes. However, automobiles cannot access the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary in the rainy season (June-October). During this period, you have to walk right from Tha Sai to the waterfall which takes about 3 hours.

Thi Lo Re, part of the East Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary, means rainbow waterfall as in the morning, rainbows appear in the area. The water jumps down the 80 m high cliff amidst the greenery. It can be reached by dinghy sailing along the Mae Klong River. You are recommended to be there not later than 10:00 a.m. to be able to see the rainbows.

It is not far from Thi Lo Re. The name means the rain drop waterfall. It comprises two levels. The upper level gushes from the sheer cliff while the lower one flows down to the Mae Klong River. The water bursts into drops looking like those of rain. You can go there by trekking or dinghy sailing.

source : thaiwaysmagazine.com

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