Our first outing since returning to Thailand was the Loy Krathong in Bangkok Thailand 2022. is a Thai festival celebrated annually throughout Thailand and in nearby countries with significant South Western Tai cultures (Laos, Shan, Mon, Tanintharyi, Kelantan, Kedah and Xishuangbanna). The name could be translated as “to float ritual vessel or lamp,” and comes from the tradition of making Krathong or buoyant, decorated baskets, which are […]
People in Thailand can now grow cannabis plants at home and sell the crop after the nation removed marijuana from its banned narcotics list.The nation is the first to advance such a move in South-East Asia, a region known for its stringent drug laws.Advocates say the easing effectively decriminalises marijuana, but personal use for non-medical […]
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand will allow night clubs and karaoke bars to resume regular hours starting in June, a senior official said on Friday, dropping most of its remaining pandemic restrictions as daily infections decline.Thailand’s nightlife is a major attraction for tourists, but most entertainment venues have been shuttered or faced a strict curfew since […]
Find out the history and significance of 5 mythical creatures that are often seen in Thai temples!