Here is a potrait snapshot of the public holidays and Buddhist Observation Dates (Wan Phra) for year 2026. View in text for current year’s: Public holidays and celebrations/ festival in Thailand Buddhist Observation Dates (Wan Phra) View Shorts on the compilation of the months below: JANUARY 2026 (มกราคม 2569) FEBRUARY 2026 (กุมภาพันธ์ 2569) MARCH …
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Below is a post I’ve had in my buymeacoffee page where I create and provide free calendar downloads. I provide the Buddhist observation dates calendar (have been doing one each year since few years ago) and the Chinese lunar calendar for free downloads. As these are related to Buddhist practice, I thought of sharing some …
In this article, I would highlight the seasons, festivals and celebrations in Thailand based on the months. This is based on my experience of visiting Thailand for many years and now staying here. I am inspired as I reflect back on the artistic drawings of a past year table desktop calendar that I bought. Last …
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During year end, at shopping complex, you may see beautifully designed gift boxes by S&P. Mainly the boxes contained bakery items like cookies which make good Christmas and New Year gifts. View a shorts video on this, with the lyrics of the song “Never Thought”, sang by Dan Hill, a popular ballad singer in the …
Thailand is rich in its cultural art and intricate designs. This is evident when you are visiting the temples in Thailand – where the design differ from one temple to another. In the year 2019, Kasikorn Bank’s table calendar showcases the 10 divisions of craftsmen in Thailand. The description is written in Thai language but …
If there are any dishes that you love in Thailand, you can consider buying their prepacked food seasonings back home. They have seasonings for a large number of their dishes such as fried noodles/fried rice, green curry, khao mu (pork knuckle), char siew, marinated chicken sauce, etc. If you know you are going to miss …
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If you are a foreigner staying in Thailand, there may come a time where you need to go to a clinic or a hospital to seek medical treatment. The following FAQs are based on my own experiences visiting clinics and hospitals in Thailand. I have visited both government and private hospitals. FAQs when receiving medical …
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If we are visiting temples or sacred places in Thailand, we would need to dress respectfully. That means for the ladies, we need to basically cover up our shoulders and legs. No sleeveless and/or low cut tops, see through clothes, shorts or short skirts. I find that not only in Thailand but the same rules …
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The answer is NO. I have stayed in Thailand for a few years. And for more than 10 years prior to this, I have been travelling to Thailand, staying at various regions and places across Thailand. So regardless of whether you are in Bangkok, Phuket, Ko Samui, Chiang Mai or any other towns, do NOT …
Daiso has always been one of my favourite stores to visit. In Daiso, you can selection of all kinds of items ranging from stationery, kitchenware, laundry items, food and drinks from Japan, decorations, gifts, soft toys, party items, stickers, gardening….anything and everything that can enhance or come in handy. View a Shorts video I did …
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