Tag Archives: Thailand
Loy Kratong:
Loi Krathong (also written as Loy Krathong or Loy Gratong, Thai: ลอยกระทง, IPA: [lɔːj kràʔ tʰoŋ]) is a festival celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in the Shan State). The name means roughly “Floating Crown”, and comes from the tradition of making crowns which are then floated on a river
Siriraj Medical Museum
Siriraj Hospital Houses the Siriraj Medical Museum, which is actually collection of several smaller museums. It is well maintained in a slightly older building. There are many collections of real specimens and dioramas, most of the displays are in Thai, … Continue reading
Charter Sailing at Koh Chang
Koh Chang may not have the name that Phuket, Samui or Pattaya does in Thailand, but it is slowly growing as a destination. Plenty of quiet islands and beaches, some more basic than others, but then again, that’s part of … Continue reading
Royal Varuna Yacht Club : Thailand
Royal Varuna Yacht Club is really more of a dingy sailing club, but is a very nice option to practise your sailing skills or laze about for a few days. It’s location is Pratumnak Hill, in between South Pattaya and … Continue reading
50 things to do in Indonesia before you die
This blog posting inspired me to check which ones that I had already done… 40-things-to-do-in-indonesia-before-you-die 40. Watch a local football match.☑ – both in Thailand and in Indonesia (however, they were international games, Australia vs Iran, the local football games … Continue reading