Chatuchak Weekend Market Bangkok
How to go there
BTS Sky Train on Mo Chit Station
MRT Subway: Chatuchak Station
BMCL have 2 station are Chatuchak Park and Kamphaeng Phet
Air Condition Bus: 2,3,8,10,11,12,18,19,23,29,34,38,39,44,77,146
Mini Bus:77,134,136,138Micro Bus:2,8,12,15,35
Bus: 3,8,26,27,28,29,34,38,39,44,52,59,63,77,96,104,108,112,134,138,145
Trip: Thai language
I want to go to JJ you can say:
"Pai Jatujak ka/kub"
If you want to bargain the price you can say:
"Lod Noi dai Mai ka/kub"
If you want to say "it's expensive":
"Pang Mark"
If you want to say " it's cheap":
"Thoong"
Chatuchak Market Map
The Computer and software Mecca of Pantip Plaza
Pantip Plaza Computer Shopping
Bangkok
Bangkok Pratunam Market: Fashion and clothing Outlet
Pratunam clothing
The special thing about Pratunam market is that almost everybody selling clothes there has a factory somewhere and is a wholesaler. You can get some really good deals there. Sure, not everything is the best quality but this counts only for a few stores. Some really creative locally produced fashion can be found here.
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Pratunam Market, Bangkok, Bangkok Shopping, Bangkok Outlet, Bangkok fashion, Thailand
The Mountains of Chiang Mai and the Hilltribes
The Mountains were once the preserve of aboriginals and were avoided by the lowland farmers. With the arrival of logging interests and the hill-tribes, roads began to penetrate into the high hills. These roads now bring visitors who wish to visit these hilltribes and see their culture. You may either rent a vehicle and drive straight up into the hills yourself, or take an organized trek with one of the many companies offering this service.
Dirt Roads into the Hills (All 4WD)
The dirt roads in the hills provide an opportunity for adventure. A motorcycle or "Caribian" is essential.
Though exploring dirt roads can be fun, going up remote dirt roads is risky and should be avoided in the rainy season. Rain can make steep tracks very muddy and dangerously slippery, if not impassable. Turning around can be difficult. Hill folk may help if you get stuck, but you should offer payment for the rescue service.
Tourist facilities do not exist and you may have to improvise for accommodation. Fuel is sold from drums in villages on main routes only. All signs (if there are any) are in Thai and usually indicate routes to distant villages with unfamiliar names. Even on good dirt roads, it is possible to take a wrong turning. Some spoken Thai is essential (to ask for directions and handle breakdowns, etc.), or you should take a guide. Guides can be hired for reasonable sums (500-1000 per day negotiable) by contacting your hotel or a nearby guest house or trekking agency.
That said, try any of the following for access into the hills.
Trekker's Lodge
The road passes a Lahu village and goes on to other villages (Lahu,
source: Chiang Mai website
Nai Harn Beach Phuket
A beautiful beach in Phuket
Away from the beach, Nai Harn village has lots of small restaurants and local bars. Notably Mimmi's, located on the road from Nai Harn to Kata with a lovely ambiance, chaise longues and good western food, Banana Corner - excellent value for money and Don's Restaurant, famous for Texas style spare ribs.
Just north of Nai Harn, along the coast, is Nui Beach, small, secluded and difficult to access. Further along is Ya Nui, a sandy cove that attracts snorkellers and divers. Another out-of-the way spot nearby is the tiny beach of Ao Sane, a great spot for snorkelling, reached by taking the dirt road that starts at Le Royal Meridien's car park. Kata Beach, where you'll find a more lively nightlife, is about 20 minutes away, while Patong Beach is about a 30-minute drive.
source: Phuket.com
Bua Spa Bangkok: A fantastic Experience
The Bua Spa is a new Spa facility in Bangkk that has some reasonably priced packages and is really a relaxing experince for everybody.
Contemporary Balinese and Thai in design, Bua Spa is a set in a renovated home on one of the loveliest sois in town, Sukhumvit 53. Cool, dark interiors, water features and private rooms, this tranquil oasis is popular among the Japanese. The service is typically professional and very pleasant. Hot lemongrass and ginger tea welcomes each customer. You'll pay a little more for the massages and body scrubs at Bua Spa, but it's well worth it for a treat.
Prices: 800 - 2,200 THB.
Come and see the Wimaya Nattakan Sound and Light Show
Sound and Light Show
The first half of the performance features choreographic creations inspired by the bas-relief of the Phimai Sanctuary itself. Vignettes depicted include Buddhist religious processions, the ancient ritual dance of the boxers and the Phimaipura or Vimayapura dance. Folk and traditional dances such as the Bai Sri Su Kwan dance, Manohra Len
2nd Bangkok Soccer 7 Tournament in April 2006
The second Bangkok International Soccer 7s tournament will be held in the kingdom's capital in April 2006. This tournament will be for the Open and Masters team categories. The tournament will be conducted in one of the best playing pitches in
The philosophy of the Thailand International Soccer 7s events is to combine “Sport and Leisure” for peoples from various countries and of all races and religions through friendship seven-a-side tournaments.
These tournaments were created to foster international friendship through sport and also to promote
Thailand Soccer 7s tournaments have quickly developed a reputation as being among the best of its kind in
The Phuket International Soccer 7s tournament has developed into one of the largest 7s tournament in
April 22 – 23, 2006
2 nd Bangkok International Soccer 7s tournament
1st Pattaya International Soccer 7s
November 25-26, 2006
4th Phuket International Soccer 7s
To register your team, please visit www.thai7s.com
source: Tourism Authority Thailand
Prehistoric England: Uffington, Avebury & Stonehenge
Delicious Thai Vegetarian and Vegan Food
Vegetarian food
Vegetarians won't have too many problems surviving in
That said,
Some key phrases for vegetarians:
- phom kin jeh (m) / di-chan kin jeh (f) ผม(ดิฉัน)กินเจ "I eat only vegetarian food"
- karunaa mai sai naam plaa กรุณาไม่ใส่น้ำปลา "Please don't use fish sauce"
Bangkok gets massive subway and skytrain extension
Bangkok’s new mass-transit system, the subway, is running smoothly after there were some technical problems in the first months of operations.
It runs under two major city thoroughfares, Rama IV and Ratchdapisek and links up a number of business districts, hotels, shopping complexes and major event halls like the Thailand Cultural Centre and the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre.The subway complements the existing skytrain and is linked to it by three interchange stations at important junctions.As part of a 500 billion baht (US$ 12 billion) project to solve the traffic problems in Bangkok, the Royal Thai Government is planning to expand the subway and skytrain throughout the entire city, including its numerous suburban districts.Seven new routes totalling 291 kilometres will be added to the present network of 24 kilometres of skytrain and 20 kilometres of subway.This expansion reflects the government’s plan of having a subway or skytrain station every 500 metres in the city and linking the inner city area to the suburban provinces of Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani. In effect 4.5 million people and thousands of visitors will be able to use the mass transit system to move seamlessly through the city.To improve the overall public transportation system of the capital, the operators of the mass transit systems are in talks with the city bus service to link seven subway stations with 18 bus lines for suburban commuters who don’t wish to use their cars.
Tags: bangkok, airport, subway, mrta
source: Touristikpresse
15th Asian Games are Upcoming: Thailand Windsurfing Athletes are getting ready
Windsurf Association of Thailand is preparing its Athletes for the 15th Asian Games
March 11, Mr Khanchit Narasaetaphorn, Windsurf Association Vice President called a meeting of the directors of the Windsurf Association of Thailand to explain improvements and development of the Association to prepare athletes (windsurfers) for the 15th Asian Games to be held in Qatar between 1-15 December this year.
Mr Pattana Bunsawat, Association general secretary revealed that at the recent SEA Games in the Philippines the Association achieved satisfactory results, winning 1 gold and 1 bronze medal. The Association is cooperating with Pattaya City Council in carrying out a 4-year sports development plan between 2005 - 2009, providing training to Pattaya schoolchildren and the results have so far proved to be very satisfactory, as the children have rapidly improved their skills.
Mr Pattana added that the Association was also experiencing development problems as equipment for this sport is relatively expensive, and they have already requested funding of over 1 million baht from Pattaya City Council to buy new equipment.
Mr Khanchit said that the Association has also been given cooperation by Thai Airports (Public) Company Limited under a government enterprise project and they have agreed to provide 4 million baht per year to the Association over a 3-year period from 1 January 2006 - 31 December 2008. This year the funding will provide development aid to the Association in hiring trainers, organizing domestic competitions and sending athletes for training abroad inpreparation for the 15th Asian Games to beheld later in the year.
source: Pattaya Mail
Gemopolis: Thailand's new Gem Shopping Paradise
Operating as a jewellery retail centre, it will bring manufacturers and buyers face-to-face and pull in a large number of tourists as well because Thailand is recognised for its craftsmanship in jewellery throughout the world.In the first phase 38 units will open, followed by 28 later. Gemopolis Mall hopes to tap the reputation of Thai designers who have bagged several awards at international competitions and are adept at cutting and polishing diamond and handling exquisite details.
Because of their cheaper labour Thailand can't compete with China and India, so it is channelling its energy on producing high-end jewellery and ornaments where margin for profit is higher. Apart from the Gemopolis Mall, there is a Gemopolis factory outlet - already operating - where tourists can buy everything from rings, bracelets and necklaces to ear rings, pins and watches etc, at prices 30 percent lower than what is offered by conventional stores, says Pariya Charuworn, its deputy managing director. Factories in the Gemopolis industrial complex manufacture for export.
They don't have a retail outlet. The Gemopolis outlet provides them that chance. It's already drawing buyers and tourists to Prawes. Apart from high-quality jewellery at attractive prices, they can tour a diamond-cutting factory and enjoy an exhibit of precious stones.
Source: Bangkok Post
"Muay Thai" or Thai Boxing: An Introduction
Introduction
Muay Thai is the Thai name for an indigenous form of martial art practiced in several southeast Asian countries including Myanmar (where it is generally known as Lethwei) and Malaysia (where it is known as tomoi).
Ram Muay before an amateur Muay Thai match
It is the national sport of
Traditional Muay Thai has a long history in Thailand as a martial art used by the military. The military style of Muay Thai is called Lerdrit, while today's "Sport Muay Thai" slightly varies from the original art and uses kicks and punches in a ring and with gloves similar to those used in western boxing. Muay Thai is referred to as "The Science of Eight Limbs", as the hands, feet, elbows, and knees are all used extensively in this art. A master practitioner of Muay Thai thus has the ability to execute strikes using eight points of contact, as opposed to the four points (fists, feet) in many other forms of martial arts. This effectively gives the practitioner the ability to debilitate opponents with any combination of the eight limbs.
History
Although Muay Thai is considered by some to be a derivation of a general indigenous martial art style native to southeast Asia, it was the first to be popularized outside of southeast Asia. This general indigenous style is believed to be Pradal Serey from Angkor in modern-day Cambodia.
Traditionally in the past, Muay Thai was used as entertainment to kings. It is thought by some sources that gloves were made out of wrapped twine, tar, and broken pieces of glass to ensure a bloody event, however it is still a subject of debate.
Other styles similar to Muay Thai can be found be found in