Thanks to an unusual alignment of the planets Jupiter and Venus, and a crescent moon, those looking heavenward were treated to a celestial smile.
Tag: Thailand
Ten Must Sees in Bangkok
Nomadic Matt makes a list of things to see and do in Bangkok, Thailand.
Thailand: Loy Krathong Festival
What is Loy Krathong? Why did it originate? The term translates directly enough. Loy means ‘to float’…
watchful gaze
A Thai Soldier stands guard at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, overseeing the arriving mourners. Princess Galyani Vadhana, sister of Thailand’s King Bhumibol, died after a long battle with cancer, January 2, 2008. The King declared 100 days of national mourning for the princess, who was deeply respected by Thai citizens for her work in…
Thailand Photo: A praying statue
An image of a praying statue at a Thai Temple in Chiang Mai Thailand.
Shopping in Thailand: Books, books, and more books
Thailand has one the largest selections of English-language books in South East Asia. New, used, mint, or nearly destroyed, The Kingdom of Thailand has them all, ready to be read by the literature-starved, China-based expatriate.
Cute Chinese Girl: Between two beers
Portrait of cut Chinese girl in Bangkok.
Thai Photo: Let sleeping dogs lie
A sleeping dog at Wat Jetawan, Chiang Mai, Thailand.