Entries Tagged 'Travel Thailand' ↓
March 21st, 2010 — Airports, Corruption
An executive on Thai Air got fired last month because he took over 50 extra bags when he flew from Japan to Thailand. He should have paid several hundreds of thousands THB in fines but he did not pay anything. He also did not pay anything to the customs officers in Bangkok because he sent the luggage to lost and found department when he arrived. The union of all people has now filed a complaint with the PM of Thailand telling him to look into this matter.
The customs office of Thailand says they have no control over the lost luggage, personal staff exits and some other places. They said that these exits are constantly used by highly connected people to go in and out in the Bangkok airport and avoid paying tax for good like normal people do.
If Thailand wants to stop groups similar to the Redshirts that now creating havoc in Bangkok traffic this is exactly the kind of thing that needs to be stopped, people with connection that can afford to pay tax for good but just ignore it because they are rich and famous.
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March 3rd, 2010 — Travel Thailand
Now you have the chance to visit Wat Pho, The Emerald Buddha, and the reclining Buddha at night. They have extended the opening hours to nine at night. The giant stupas are shining in the dark night and the fresh evening breze make you stay longer and admire them. Not many people know about it as well and most of the tourists go there in the morning.
Walking around in Wat Pho is like you never seen it and it you can really appreciate the empty spaces and the gold shining from the stupas in the light of the lamps.
Time to head over to the old city before everyone else does and do not mind the scam guides outside telling you the temple is closed it is not.
Wat pho at night
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March 2nd, 2010 — Festivals
A few years ago bars, banks, and business closed during holidays in Thailand but now nobody really care anymore. In the tourists areas like Pattaya and Patong you can do business as usual and never even realize that the rest of Thailand might be closed. The only time you will see a big change is during Songkran. This might change any day since different politicians have different ideas on how to celebrate holidays, please keep subscribe to our blog to find out the latest news.
6 April 2010
(Tuesday) |
Chakri Day
Chakri Day commeorates the founding of the current dynasty, Rama I.
National Holiday
Do not think for a moment that people will be working on Monday as well most people probably leave already on Friday from work if they can. This is the biggest holiday in Thailand and it getting longer every year. Check on this site for update where the celebration (read water war) will take place. |
13 April 2010
(Tuesday) |
Songkran
Songkran is the traditional Thai new year, generally celebrated as a water festival.
National Holiday |
14 April 2010
(Wednesday) |
Songkran
Second day of this three-day holiday.
National Holiday |
15 April 2010
(Thursday) |
Songkran
Third of the three days of Songkran.
National Holiday |
1 May 2010
(Saturday) |
Labor Day
International labor day is celebrated as a national holiday but no real celebrations because being a communist is not really legal same as in USA.
National Holiday |
3 May 2010
(Monday) |
Labor Day (Substitution)
Some businesses may be closed. |
5 May 2010
(Wednesday) |
Coronation Day
Celebrates the day in 1949 when the current king was crowned.
National Holiday |
26 May 2010
(Wednesday) |
Visakha Bucha
The holiest Buddhist holiday celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and entry into nirvana of the Buddha.
National Holiday |
26 July 2010
(Monday) |
Buddhist Lent
This day marks the beginning of the Buddhist ‘lent’ period, a time when monks are supposed to retreat to their temples while new life springs forth.
National Holiday |
12 August 2010
(Thursday) |
Queen’s Birthday
Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday is a national holiday, also serving as the country’s Mothers Day as well.
National Holiday |
23 October 2010
(Saturday) |
Chulalongkorn Day
Celebrates the life of one of Thailand’s most revered kings on the anniversary of his death.
National Holiday |
25 October 2010
(Monday) |
Chulalongkorn Day (Substitution)
Some businesses may be closed. |
21 November 2010
(Sunday) |
Loy Kratong
This is not a real holiday (no idea why) but one of the biggest parties in Thailand this day. |
5 December 2010
(Sunday) |
King’s Birthday
His Majesty the King’s birthday is celebrated throughout the country and also serves as the nation’s Fathers Day.
National Holiday |
6 December 2010
(Monday) |
King’s Birthday (Substitution)
Most business will be closed from 4 December and on 5 December Kings birthday. |
10 December 2010
(Friday) |
Constitution Day
December 10th celebrates the date in 1932 when the country was granted its first constitution.
National Holiday |
31 December 2010
(Friday) |
New Years Eve
The day before the western new year day is always a national holiday.
National Holiday |
1 January 2011
(Saturday) |
New Year’s Day
The beginning of the western new year is a national holiday in Thailand, one of three “new year” holidays celebrated every year.
National Holiday |
3 January 2011
(Monday) |
New Year’s Day (Substitution)
Some banks and offices may be closed. |
3 February 2011
(Thursday) |
Chinese New Year
The beginning of the Chinese lunar year is celebrated in the Chinatowns of every city throughout Thailand. |
18 February 2011
(Friday) |
Makha Bucha
Makha Bucha celebrates the Buddha’s first sermon in to his disciples.
National Holiday |
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February 7th, 2010 — Festivals
Free flowers to Thailand for Valentine well maybe but maybe not risk it and buy as well 
Just want to let you know about a great promotion that is taking place right now on Facebook. Check out the group one Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=287618570387
Now you have the chance to get free flowers for Valentine in Thailand. The Bangkok Flower Shop and Thailand Flowers Delivery have made a contest on Facebook where you can win free flowers for Valentine in Thailand.
All you have to is join the group on Facebook and make sure your valentine join as well. If you not already a member of Facebook you need to join now.
If you just want to order flowers for Valentine I can suggest you use the coupon “facebook” and get $10 off the price.
http://www.thailandflowersdelivery.com
If you looking for a more selections of flowers to Thailand I suggest you use the Bangkok Flower Shop, they have a great selection of different kind of flowers available in Thailand.
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