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Bar La Cage: July News
Every Day. Happy hour ‘til 9pm. BOGOF! Buy
One Get One Free! Saturday 4th. American Independence Day. Stars and Stripes will decorate the bar. Bourbons, Martinis, Margaritas, Long Island Iced Teas and many more drinks on special promotion. Hamburgers and Hot Dogs cooked to order for just 85 baht each, plus a special mix of American hits.
Sunday 5th – 15th. Inclusive. Sunee
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Tuesday 14th. 9pm. Bastille Day. The
Tricolor will fly over Bar Wednesday 15th. Sunee Plaza Party Night. Follow the Balloons for a night of special promotions. Start in La Cage for Happy Hour and a special Pub Grub Menu of Cottage Pie & Bangers and Mash.
Tuesday 21st. Ian’s Birthday Party.
From 9pm. Our friend Ian previously of the Place 2 B, is having his
Birthday Party at La Cage. Fun & games, free Thai buffet and the Ice
Cream Cake. Sunday 26th. July. Wine & Cheese Special. From 9pm. “Wine & Cheese is a marriage made in Heaven”. Buy a 250ml. carafe of our house red wine, the South African Mont Clair, and get a free Ploughman’s Bread and Cheese Supper. Delicious!
Friday 31st. End of Month Party. From 9pm.
Say “goodbye” to July in style. It’s downhill all the way to Christmas
now! Promotions, Food, Dancing Boys and much more that I haven’t thought
of yet!
Mike’s Bar La Cage. That popular little
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Ganymede: a new host bar in Jomtien Complex Ganymede is a new host bar in Jomtien Complex that has been open for a couple of weeks. Manager Steve tells us: "We are open from 4pm to 1am daily and we are located next to the Thai Blind Massage Institute across from Pagoda Restaurant. "Our Happy Hour prices are from 5pm-8pm Daily. Our staff are friendly, but not overly aggressive and music is ALWAYS at a level that allows for conversation without shouting!" According to their website: "Ganymede's friendly management look forward to welcoming you and our handsome and accommodating cup bearers are waiting to serve you from our extensive selection of drinks and snacks. To entertain you and ensure your visit is a happy and fulfilling experience is our goal."
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Independence Day Jazz Night
On Saturday, July 4 Manhattans restaurant
invite you to enjoy an evening of great food and fantastic music
featuring Jeffrey Torres on sax, Alili on vocals and
Dinner from 6pm - last dining orders 9pm -
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Appetizers
* Smoked Scottish salmon with caper
berries, lemon & fresh horseradish Main course
* Barbeque pork ribs, grilled steak &
Cajun fried chicken served with Desserts
* Chocolate & orange roulade with toasted
hazelnuts & vanilla sauce Coffee & chocolates Dinner & Jazz 1900 baht + vat Call 038 259 790 for reservations and information or visit www.manhattans-pattaya.com DISCOVER US AT NIRVANA PLACE, THAPPRAYA ROAD, JOMTIEN
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Le Café Royale News and Events From today Le Café Royale are offering the following daytime promotion on their terrace.
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Regular entertainment: Le Café
Royale have "dinner music" every evening from 8pm in the Piano Bar.
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"News" from SuneePlaza.info
SPECIAL EVENT - PUB CRAWL CHALLENGE
And there is a special prize for the first
person to complete the challenge. You can buy soft drinks/water as part
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NEWS AND REVIEWS
1st Anniversary Party at Memories Music
Bar
Lots of old friends gathered together to have a good time. Thanks boys for a great night!
San Miguel Light night at Balkan
Express
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One year at Memories Music Bar! On Sunday June 28, Ian and Leigh celebrated their first year at Memories Music Bar in Sunee Plaza. The invited guests were welcomed with a glass of "bubbly" and a complimentary buffet. During the party the crowd were entertained by the ubiquitous magician "Captain Jack Sparrow" and his beautiful assistant. Plus there was a display of break-dancing by the Beer Lao Boys. Ian and Leigh certainly have made their mark on Memories Music Bar and Sunee Plaza in general, offering customers a truly comfortable and relaxing environment with excellent staff. Happy Anniversary Memories.
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Oscars: Thais4Life Quiz Night: Tuesday, July 14 is the date for the next Thais4Life Quiz Night at Oscars in Boyz Town. These are always fun nights and everybody (teams or individuals) are welcome. The quiz starts at 9.30pm and costs just 100 Baht per person to enter. The winning team will win a bottle of Johnnie Walker Red. Also on these nights the "Guess How Much is in the Penny Jar" is held which is 20 Baht a guess. The closest guess also wins a bottle of Johnnie Walker Red.
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Ozz Bar News
Ozz Bar's HAPPY HOUR is now
Drinks on offer will be - They also offer all day breakfast consisting of 2 fried eggs, 2 bacon, 2 toast and coffee or tea for only 90 baht , our normal menu is still available at a very reasonable price. The Ozz terrace which has been open for over a year now has been joined by another 18 beer gardens to add to the atmosphere and the plaza has live music every night. A new roof will be going on the terrace this month so during this inclement weather customers will be able to keep dry while supping their drinks.
Bingo every Wednesday Monthly Quiz nights: Are held on the terrace on the last Sunday of each month, in aid of Take Care Charity. Come along for a busy fun night out, whilst supporting a very worthy cause Ozz Bar also have a Thais4Life Book Stall which is open daily, with books for 80 Baht, all proceeds go to the Thais4Life charities. You can also drop off any unwanted book donations. Thank you for supporting our events and helping us to raise money for PGF, Take Care and Thais4Life.
Colin, Malcolm, Chai and all the new
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Sam's Mexican & American Grill: July Specials Introducing Sams new delivery service. We will be doing our own delivery in a limited area in Jomtien, for all other areas we are online with WOW and Delivery Express Pattaya.com Delivery menus available in the restaurant and will be distributed in the limited 10 bt. delivery area. Opening hours: From May 1: Monday to Saturday 2:30pm to midnight Closed Sundays. Frozen Margaritas 99 baht (choice of flavors) Banana, Lime, Mango, Pineapple & Strawberry Happy hour 4pm to 7pm Singha & Chang bottled beer 55 baht New Specials for July
Mexican Enchirito 99 Bt. In the spirit of 4th of July (American independence Day) we offer the following specials Jumbo Chili Hot Dog 95 Bt. BBQ Beef Sandwich 139 Bt. Includes french fries & coleslaw Fried Chicken Breast 179 Bt. Includes mashed potatoes, Corn on the cob & Gravy
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY TO ALL AMERICANS IN THAILAND &
Sam's Mexican American Grill is located
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Sexy Asian Guys Gallery
Just a reminder about the gallery at
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DAILY MALE
The Gallery is a collection of the
featured "DAILY MALES" which updated regularly. Visit
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Showtime at Sawadee Boys The popular go-go bar Sawadee Boys on Pattayaland Soi 1 now host a cabaret show every weekend. "Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening starting at 11.45pm, we host a Cabaret show with stars from Alcazar's famous Katoey show, who perform alongside 6 sexy male dancers." Everybody is welcome, so why not go along and see for yourself.
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Star Boys
Erotic Special Sexy Boy
Show:
Star Boys is on Pattayaland Soi 1 and is
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"Summer Madness" at Amor Restaurant From now until September 30 (for dine-in customers only) Amor Restaurant in Boyz Town will be offering two special promotions. The Early Bird Discount (for dine-in only). This will give diners a 20% discount from 5pm to 8pm daily and cannot be used with any other discount or promotion. The other new promotion (for dine-in only) is the Financial Crunch Busters Menu which offers a 3 course dinner at only Baht 280+ from a set menu (Early Bird Discount not applicable). |
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Sunee News Oud's Cafe and Bar will celebrate the 36th birthday of the owner, Khun Oud, on 5 July from 20:00. Krazy Dragon A Go Go will be closed on 7 and 8 July for the Buddhist holidays. Meanwhile, KD has updated its website at www.krazy-Dragon.com. and also posted a new video on YouTube called "June Staff KD". Link to www.gaytingtong.com Memories Music Bar celebrated its first anniversary on 28 June. A street party was held in the soi in front of the bar with the owners, Ian and Leigh, greeting many old friends and customers. Balkan Express Restaurant held a street party 25 June sponsored by a beer company. A live band performed Western tunes in the soi out front.
Forest House held a party on 25
June celebrating the birthday of a regular customer from England. GayTingTong.com has created its own YouTube channel with two dozen videos about Pattaya which include many Sunee Plaza scenes. Go to http://www.youtube.com/user/ThaiGayTingTong Peter's Bistro, a restaurant in the lobby of the Marina Inn Plaza Hotel, has closed its doors.
The former Flamingo Hotel is
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Lavender Lanna Hotel:
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Plus later this Fall . . . . . . two of the most exciting new entertainment venues in Chiang Mai: Power Boys Chiang Mai will be Thailand's largest gay show bar and will feature the Men of Lanna, our exciting male revue, and the Lavender Cabaret Group who will present a high-energy Cabaret show three times nightly at 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30 which will include our beautiful ladyboy performers and our sexy male dancers. The Men of Lanna Male Revue will take the main stage each night at 8:00 until 9:30 and will also perform on the main stage after each show and will appear throughout the night on the stage in the VIP room. Power Boys Chiang Mai will feature an extensive drink menu including our specialty cocktails and martinis as well as bottle service, wines, champagne, sake, and domestic and imported beers; a stylish and quieter VIP room and bar with a small stage where the Men of Lanna Male Revue will perform from 8.00 until close; a patio and patio bar next to our large waterfall fountain and offering full cocktail service and a selection of fine cigars; and a small gift shop featuring products, clothing, and accessories form Power Boys Chiang Mai. Lavender Sky will be Chiang Mai's premiere rooftop restaurant and lounge located on the roof of our ten-storey building. Lavender Sky will feature indoor dining in our stylish multi-level dining rooms and lounges; an open outdoor kitchen serving succulent grilled steaks, meats, and fish; extensive rooftop gardens and garden seating and lounge areas; incredible views of all of Chiang Mai including the entire old city, the Ping River, Doi Suthep, and the Mae Rim Valley and long-range views with viewing telescopes; an outdoor balcony viewing area and lounge that will offer enhanced views; both an indoor and outdoor bar serving a full range of cocktails, wine, and spirits; and Lavender Sky will be open for lunch, happy hour, dinner, and late night dining and drinks.
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Emerald Green Mens Club, Chaweng Koh Samu We are pleased to bring you our Emerald Green Mens Club - Koh Samui - 'specials' for the months of June and July. Of course these are in addition to our normal massage and 'Pamper Packages' menu which you will find on our website www.emeraldgreensamui.com
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The first Annual Samui Film Festival
The first Annual Samui Film Festival is to be held 14-16 August, 2009 and it is dedicated to independent filmmaking. The themes at this festival are nature and spirit.
Tickets are available at 400 baht per
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Why be the only gay on the island . . ?
Thailand-based Rainbow Scuba & Tour are
offering overnight trips to the beautiful island of Koh Tao from Rainbow-Scuba & Tour provides exclusive outdoor adventure activities for gay and lesbian people in Thailand. Adam Preston, the brain child behind Rainbow Scuba, tells us: "Why be the only gay on the island of Koh Tao when you can join an overnight trip with us? There is so much to see in this area that you can not cover on the standard one day trip from Samui."
"The calm clear waters of Koh Tao are great
for snorkeling and our converted fishing boat is comfortable enough to let
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"We will take you to bays, beaches and islands not accessible from land while you are enjoying the scenery above as well as below the water.
"The price of 3,500 baht includes
equipment, hotel transfers, lunches, breakfast, water and snacks on
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Overnight Trips Koh Samui/Koh Tao "Experience the best of both islands" are planned for 27-28 June, 7-10 July and 1-2 August or on demand, ask them for the dates that suit you You can find out more on the the Samui Tours page at www.rainbow-scuba.com
For more information about Koh Tao why not
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New Day for Shanghai Nights “BRING in the boys!” an announcer howled on a recent Saturday afternoon at Cotton’s, a bar in Shanghai. The occasion was a daylong celebration with drag shows, Chinese opera performances, mock same-sex weddings — and, yes, a “hot body” contest — to help conclude Shanghai’s first Gay Pride Week. And as seven beefcakes, including two from New York and one from Indonesia, strutted onto an outdoor stage, a crowd of hundreds erupted in whoops and hollers before awarding the hottest body title to a strapping, six-foot-tall Shanghainese who went by the name Grant. He was wearing a pink “Beware Pickpockets and Loose Women” T-shirt, until he wasn’t.
“We realized that now is the right time,” Tiffany Lemay, one of the organizers, said of the week’s events. Well almost. Although China decriminalized homosexuality in 1997, visits by the local authorities prompted the cancellation of several gay pride activities. Still, the revelry bore witness (in some cases bared witnesses) to a growing gay scene that, despite the occasional setback, has contributed to Shanghai’s already vibrant night life in ways once hard to imagine. There’s even an epicenter: a trio of bars in the French Concession neighborhood known as the Gay Triangle. Many visitors start there at the long-running Eddy’s (1877 Huaihai Zhong Road; 86-21-6282-0521; www.eddys-bar.com), a tony concrete-walled bar offering the kind of Chinese exotica (Mao-inspired art, antique door panels) that Westerners and the Shanghainese who congregate with them can’t seem to resist. A stone’s throw away is Shanghai Studio (1950 Huaihai Zhong Road, Unit 4; 86-21-6283-1043; www.shanghai-studio.com), a onetime bomb shelter where a more eclectic, hipper crowd wends its way through a warren of rooms that includes a dance floor and a men’s underwear shop called MANifesto. Completing the triad is the intimate Transit Lounge (141 Tai An Road; 86-21-6283-3051), a favorite among Japanese men who come for the swanky red banquettes, loungey vibe and mojitos. With their international mix of patrons, these and other spots point to Shanghai’s cosmopolitan makeup. But more locally oriented establishments offer something for everyone, too. Consider Bobos (Bugaoyuan Clubhouse, 307 Shanxi Nan Road; 86-21-6471-2887; www.bobosbar.com). Exceedingly well hidden within a compound of residential high rises (go through the main gate, turn right, look for the glass dome and head downstairs), it’s where you’ll find the somewhat hairier, fuller-bodied set, known as panda bears, loading up on carbs and singing karaoke on a stage flanked by an illuminated rainbow. Or on Fridays through Sundays, there is Lai Lai (235 An Guo Road, second floor; 86-21-6546-1218), an endearingly shabby dance hall where mostly middle-aged men sneak away for a little ballroom action. Arrive early; by 9 p.m., the band goes silent and the floor clears out. As elsewhere, lesbians have fewer options in Shanghai. But Shanghai Studio hosts a women’s night on the last Saturday of each month, while Tuesdays and Saturdays are marked off for lesbians at, respectively, the bar Frangipani (399 Dagu Road; 86-21-5375-0084; www.frangipanibar.com) and the club Red Station (200 Taikang Road, fourth floor). A number of Web sites, including www.utopia-asia.com and www.shanghaiist.com, offer broad-ranging, up-to-date information on Shanghai’s gay scene. But on the Saturday night of gay pride, it was the beefcakes who resurfaced at D2 (505 Zhong Shan Nan Road, south alley; 86-21-6152-6543; www.clubd2.cn), a three-level club in the new Cool Docks retail and entertainment complex on the Huangpu River. Amid smoke, laser beams and the thumping of techo-dance music, a flesh-to-flesh mass of mostly Chinese muscle men suggested that now might be a good time to invest in fitness centers in Shanghai; it seemed the whole city had become one giant hot-body contest. Fully clothed, however, was a 30-year-old local named Pete. “Yeah, that’s the trend right now,” he said of the sea of brawn around him. |
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Sunee Plaza Gay Alliance
SUNEE NEWS: "The Sunee Plaza Gay Alliance was organized recently. It includes the following six businesses: Balkan Express Restaurant, Come In Bar, Crazy Pub Bar, Don Plaza Hotel, Po Pot Restaurant and Guest House, and Wunderbar. The Alliance sells two discount cards, both valid for one year: the "Silver Card" costs 500 Baht and offers a 10% discount, and the "Gold Card" costs 1000 Baht and provides a 15% discount." More details are available on their website (in German and English) at http://www.suneeplaza.net/
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Cambodia Out A great new Cambodia GLBT Community website. Their goal is to help support the community, and let people from around the world know that there is a "gay" Camboidia. What to see, where to go, where to stay.
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KhmerRainbowTours.blogspot.com Khmer Rainbow Tours is a One-Stop travel service. We have been in business over 10 years in Bangkok, and now are providing services to the Kingdom of Cambodia. We can custom design packages for your customers. We are proud to be involved in Phnom Penh Gay Pride. We have arrangements with GLBT hotels, guesthouses, restaurants, pubs and places to relax. We can provide personal gay guides (not a sex tour), along with transportation throughout Cambodia.
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Thailand Scene ThailandScene.com a GLBT Community website. It gives the most up to date venue listings and maps for Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Viet Nam and Bali. Check out the Community Events section to see what is happening in the region. If you have any events or photos you want posted, please send them to us. Check out the new “Dating Section”. Click on poster to view ) |
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THAI GOVERNMENT EXTEND VISA FEE WAIVING TO ONE YEAR Continuing its efforts to expedite the revival of the Thai travel and tourism industry, the Royal Thai Government has agreed to extend the exemption of the visa fee for tourist visa applications until 4 March 2010.
The exemption will apply to all applicants
for visa on arrival at all international airports in Thailand as well as
those applying at Thai embassies and consulates abroad for stays longer
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Thailand presently gives a Visa on Arrival for citizens of 20 countries for a stay not exceeding 15 days. Citizens of another 42 countries are allowed a visa-free stay in Thailand not over 30 days. Those who wish to stay longer than those periods have to apply for visas at the Thai embassies or diplomatic missions abroad before their arrival in Thailand. The extension is one of several measures taken by the Thai tourism industry to revive itself in the wake of a number of global and local events that have led to a temporary decline in visitor arrivals. According to TAT Chairman, Mr. Weerasak Kowsurat, “As a result of the global economic downturn, the worldwide travel and tourism sector has declined as people have become more cautious about spending on leisure and business travel. Hence, the government has implemented many measures to enhance Thailand’s competitive advantage and strengthen our country’s unique qualities.” Other recent measures include a reduction of landing charges for aircraft and reduced entry fees for national parks. On 1 June, the “Package Tour for Transfer Passengers” initiative was introduced. Transfer passengers making a stopover of 6 to 12 hours at Suvarnabhumi International Airport can take short tours of Bangkok and the surrounding area. In order to tap the weekend break for short-haul countries, TAT has also introduced 72-hours travel programme booklets to several provinces including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Pattaya. The most recent programme booklet in the series is 72 hours in Hua Hin. In 2008, Thailand welcomed around 14.59 million international visitors, a growth of only 0.88 per cent. In January – April 2009, visitor arrivals to Thailand totalled 4.7 million, down 14.7 per cent compared to the same period last year. While most markets showed varying rates of decline, arrivals from the Middle East grew by almost 11.5% and arrivals from South Asia were up 3.6 per cent. |
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JULY 19, 2009 As a tourism centre for the Thailand's eastern seaboard and one of the region's premier beach resorts well-served by an extensive range of facilities of international standards, Pattaya is a complete destination with land and marine attractions within easy access. Pattaya, home to the "Pattaya Marathon", an annual international event which features a marathon, Half-Marathon, and a 10.550 km. Quarter Marathon offers a picturesque running route. The event attracts participation from world-class runners and locals.
The starting times for the different
events are: This year James Lumsden from Ambiance and Boyz Boyz Boyz in Boyz Town will be again taking part to raise money for his favourite charity.
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Tourism Authority of Thailand
launches
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched
“Amazing Experience Video Contest 2009” activity in the concept of
“Share the World, Your Amazing Thailand” to encourage tourists around
the world to participate in the "Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2009"
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Participating travelers will have an opportunity to win over 120,000 Baht in prizes simply by uploading video clips of their most amazing experiences in Thailand at: www.tourismthailand.org/amazingcontest. This contest will be judged by the site's visitors to generate a list of the most popular votes. This is designed to encourage domestic and international travelers to send their travel experiences in Thailand through video clips, the length must not exceed 3 minutes.
There are over 120,000 Baht in prizes to
be won, including a free room in the luxury and boutique hotels in
Phuket, Bangkok and Pai (Mae Hong Son). Shopping Vouchers at Siamparagon,
Siam Discovery and Central, plus Entertainment tickets from Major
Cineplex, EGV, Major Bowl and The video submission period is from 1 June 2009 to 31 August 2009 and voting period is from 1 June 2009 to 10 September 2009. Three winners will be announced on 15 September 2009 on the Amazing Video Contest 2009 mini site and will be sent an e-mail declaring them as the winners. The public voting mechanics and execution will be t the sole discretion of Tourism Authority of Thailand. TAT will also upload all selected video clips to social media networking sites such as www.youtube.com, www.travelistic.com, www.facebook.com, www.myspace.com in order to generate an interest in Thailand with online tourists around the world. TAT has realized the massive potential that this new channel provide for e-marketing to build stronger relationships with web-communities and they also believe that the Amazing Experience Video Contest 2009 will provide excellent first-hand tourism information to social networking site users which will help promote tourism in Thailand and boost confidence in traveling to Thailand.
Don't miss this special event. Share your
own fantastic Thailand travel video and maybe win a prize! It’s so easy,
visit
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1 - JULY 31, 2009 The unique geographical landscape of Chaiyaphum Province in the northeast of Thailand gives rise to a range of natural attractions of exceptional beauty. Of these, the fields of pinkish-purple Siam Tulip, or "Dok Krachiao", come in to full bloom in the early part of the rainy season from June to August. Also
commonly called 'patumma', 'bua sawan' (heaven lotus), or 'bua bok' (the
land lotus), the Siam Tulip is a member of the ginger genera — Curcuma
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UBON RATCHATHANI CANDLE
FESTIVAL 2009 &
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS As the seasonal monsoon rains descend over the kingdom, it marks the beginning of the Buddhist "rain retreat" and the Buddhist Lent, or "Phansa", during which all Buddhist monks retreat to the temples. This is also an auspicious time for Buddhist ordinations as it marks a period of spiritual renewal. Known as "Khao Phansa", the Buddhist Lent is a time devoted to study and meditation. Buddhist monks remain within the temple grounds and do not venture out for a period of three months starting from the first day of the waning moon of the eighth lunar month (in July) to the fifteenth day of the waxing moon of the eleventh lunar month (in October). As Ubon Ratchathani province prepares for the Buddhist Lent, men folk, ordained as well as laymen, with artistic skills set about the task of moulding and sculpting Lenten candles. As these works of art are to be presented as Buddhist merit-making offerings, the artisans pour their heart and soul into their craft. Many of these are fine examples of Buddhist art and sculpture. The candle festival is unique to Ubon Ratchathani province and the customs and traditions related to this Buddhist festival have been diligently preserved by local communities.
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Government Health Warning
DO NOT SWALLOW
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A teacher's tale! A group of children were trying very hard to become accustomed to Nursery. The biggest hurdle they faced was that the teacher insisted on NO baby talk! You need to use 'Big People' words,' she was always reminding them. She asked John what he had done over the weekend?
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'No, you went to visit your GRANDMOTHER. Use "Big People" words!' She then asked Mitchell what he had done. 'I took a ride on a choo-choo'. She said. 'No, you took a ride on a TRAIN. You must remember to use "Big People" words'. She then asked little Alex what he had done? 'I read a book' he replied. 'That's WONDERFUL!' the teacher said. ' What book did you read?' (I love this...) Alex thought really hard about it, then puffed out his chest with great pride, and said,
'Winnie the SHITE'. |
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Letter to God! There was a man who worked for the Post Office whose job it was to process all the mail that had illegible addresses.
One day, a letter came addressed in a shaky handwriting
to God with no actual address or postcode. He thought he should open it
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Dear God, I am an 83 year old widow, living on a very small pension. Yesterday, someone stole my purse. It had £100 in it, which was all the money I had until my next pension payment. Next Sunday is my birthday, and I had invited two of my friends over for dinner. Without that money, I have nothing to buy food with, have no family to turn to, and you are my only hope.
Please help me? The postal worker was touched. He showed the letter to all the other workers. Each one dug into his or her wallet and came up with a few pounds. By the time he made the rounds, he had collected £96, which they put into an envelope and sent to the woman. The rest of the day, all the workers felt a warm glow thinking of Edna and the dinner she would be able to share with her friends. A few days later, another letter came addressed to God and in the same hand. All the workers gathered around while the letter was opened. It read: Dear God, How can I ever thank you enough for what you did for me? Because of your gift of love, I was able to fix a glorious dinner for my friends. We had a very nice day and I told my friends of your wonderful gift. By the way, there was £4 missing. I think it might have been those thieving bastards at the post office.
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A Thai TV advert for tuna!!! Ensure the sound is switched on
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