Songkran is the traditional celebration of New Year in Thailand, with residents washing away their sins and partying in the streets. Yesterday, 13th of April all Thais celebrated the Thai New Year. 1) The word ‘Songkran’ derives from the Pali language of the Therevada Buddhist scriptures, meaning ‘for movement or change’. 2) Originally, the date [...]
Explore the nature and wildlife of Ton Pariwat. Phang-Nga, a peaceful and charming city surrounded by lush mountains. The people in Phang-Nga extend a warm and friendly welcome to all tourists. Ton Pariwat Wildlife Sanctuary is a tourist attraction in Phang-Nga (not far from Phuket and Khao Lak) offering adventure in a truly stunning environment. [...]
The chef who usually makes a great meat-lover’s pizza with ham, salami and sausage was on a ladder hanging yellow and red flags, ready for the Vegetarian Festival. Sorry, no meat today. All along streets of Phuket City, row upon row of restaurants servings veggies and only veggies are springing up. Until 16th of October, crowds [...]
Sea Bees Diving is attending the 5th Malaysia International Dive Show (MIDE) in the Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur from 30st of July until 1st of August. MIDE 2010 is one of the major expos for the scuba diving calendar in Malaysia. MIDE 2010 stands as a trade, consumer and conservation exhibition which [...]
From June 4 – 13 2010 on the beautiful international tourist destination of Phuket (Thailand) the 2nd edition of the Phuket Film Festival is being planned. The second edition of the Festival will lay the groundwork for a sustainable annual event which will not only help raise visibility of Phuket as a quality tourist destination [...]
The Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation will be holding its sixth Mini Marathon & Fun Run on May 23rd 2010. The objective of this fun-filled family event is to raise funds for its annual contribution to the Phuket Marine Biological Centre’s Marine Animal Stranding Rescue Project which aims to rescue, treat, rehabilitate and release injured turtles, [...]
From May 21-23, Phuket will be playing host to its first-ever paragliding competition. Approximately 40 contestants from countries around the world are expected to arrive for the event. Among the challenges that will await the contestants are spot landings, passing gates, fun flights and even fancy dress flying. There will also be a photo contest [...]
Education workers Jim Petersson, 25, and his girlfriend Maria Larsson, 29, have skated 30 to 90 kilometers a day through 21 Thai provinces since January. Petersson is riding a long board skateboard, while Larsson is strapped into rollerblades. Driven by their goal of raising over 200,000 baht for the Swedish Childhood Cancer Foundation, the pair [...]
While getting soaked during Songkran in Patong, Phuket, has long been inevitable, the chances of staying dry in Phuket Old Town used to be somewhat higher. Not this year. In a bid to reduce crowding on Patong Beach, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pushing Phuket Old Town as an alternative setting for the [...]
More than 3,000 big bikers from across Thailand and nearby countries will gather in Phuket during ‘Phuket Bike Week 2010’ and celebrate the Thai Water Festival of Songkran. This year Bike Week will take place April 8-13, with the Songkran festival starting on the 13th and running through the 15th. The main organizer of Bike Week, [...]
