[facebook_ilike] Suphannahong “The Golden Swan”                The Royal Barge Suphannahong is known worldwide as a masterpiece of Thai cultural heritage, having taken centre place in the Royal Barge Procession since the Ayutthaya Period. The barge is made from a single teak trunk, with the surface patterned through wood carving, covered in lacquer painting technique, inlaid with glass mosaic and gilded all over. This splendid decoration is enhanced by the prow in the shape of a swan neck and head, known in Thai as hansa, which in itself is......more

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Fruit Carving “Art of Thai vegetable and fruit carving.” The story of fruit and vegetable carving begins about 700 years ago in Sukhothai, the capital of the Thai people, in what is now the north of centralThailand. Sukhothai was the capital of the region from 1240 – 1350. In preparation for one of their major festivals, Loi Kratong, one of the King’s servants, called Nang Noppamart, tried to think how she could make her Kratong more beautiful, in order to please the king. She took a Flower and......more

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"Art of Healing Therapy" The best thing about Thai massage is that, like yoga you get Flexibility, inner organ massage, oxygenation of the blood and quieting of the mind. Through deep muscle stretching, joint release and emphasis on the breath, Thai massage offers many of the same benets as yoga. It’s amazing how much more we are able to move when another person is providing assistance and encouraging us to relax. It is an interactive from of bodywork, quite unlike any other Western or Eastern forms. While......more

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BOI FAIR Thailand 2011 January 5, 2012 - January 20, 2012 "BOI FAIR Thailand" going green in the future will cover an area almost 300,000 square metres, enough room for a wide range of activities and facilities. There will be open-air and exhibits or 84 pavilions occupying a fold of 211,000 square metres of space metres. The Fair will also provides facilities for seminars and other miscellaneous activities. Outdoor activities arrayed around the lake will be held in 84 pavilions, a number chosen in reference to the fair's celebration......more

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The International Horticultural Exposition: ROYAL FLORA RATCHAPHRUEK 2011 Greenitude: Redueing Global Warming to Save Planet Earth and to Improve the Quality of  Life Date: 14 December 2011 – 14 March 2012 Venue: The Royal Park Ratchaphruek, Mae Hia District in the provincial town of Chiang Mai The International Horticultural Exposition or known as the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek Fair is aimed to mark and celebrate the three auspicious occasions - HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 84th birthday anniversary in 2011, Queen Sirikit’s 80th birthday anniversary and Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn’s 60 birthday......more

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