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Elections 2011 Thailand
At the 03.07.2011 elections for a new Thai parliament and so the prime minister (PM) will be held in Thailand. Some... »
The Magic Red Indian Water Lily Nymphaea rubra
It needed a while, until we figured out, that the Red Indian Water Lily (Nymphaea rubra) is blooming... »
Ranad Xylophone Battle Thailand
While we did a bit of research about the well-known Thai Ranad Xylophone Artist Khun In, we´ve been amazed about a funny... »
Carry the Burden
The sculpure of a buddhist monk is carrying the burden of the railing of a stairway in the Buddhist Shan (Thai Yai)... »
Thai Good Luck Charm Ta Krut
Thai people believe in supernaturalism and animism, even if they are Buddhists, Christs or Moslems. Amulets and other... »
Chalermchai Kositpipat Stop Alcohol Sculpture Thailand
For sure, Chalermchai Kositpipat is the most well known artist for contemporary and Buddhist art from Thailand. At... »
Broken Heart Boy in the Rain Thailand
Standing in the rain mostly means You´re not on the sunny side of life. The sad Thai song "Poo chai nai sai fon"... »
Lotus (Nelumbo) Seed Head
The Lotus (Nelumbo) isn´t just a beautiful flower, most parts of the Lotus plant, like the seeds are edible.... »
Still Life with Bamboo Ladder
At was late afternoon, while we reached the mountain village Mae Salong (Santikhiri) in North Thailand at an... »
The Scary Monster Insect Thailand
During a morning walk in our tropical garden in Chiang Mai, North Thailand, I discovered that scary monster insect... »
Tattooed Thai Boy Saggers
Since boxershorts became very popular in Thailand, most of the Thai boys are saggers and most of the Thai boys... »
Glowing Beauty Red Torch Ginger Thailand
We´ve been attracted by that glooming beauty, while we visited a tropical garden, near Chiang Rai, North... »
Jumping Thai Boys
Photography of jumping Thai boys was the task for our 2 young photographers, while went to a relaxing afternoon... »
Funny Thai Toilet Sign Old Siam Style
While travelling around in Thailand, there are lots of ununsual things, like this funny toilet sign, old Siam... »
Ganesh Lord of Success Chalermchai Kositpipat Thailand
Ganesh Lord of Success is a real masterpiece of art, painted by the most important artist of contemporary art in... »
Akha Tribe Boy in a Well
Young Akha Hill Tribe Thai boy Jonny is a funny and crazy kid and never misses a trick. While his friends been... »
Eating Insects Weird Food
Eating and food, specially eating insects is a point of view. While many people in the world just think it is... »
Big Golden Triangle Buddha Statue Thailand
We discovered the impressive, big golden Buddha statue on a journey to the City of the Golden Triangle (Ban Sop Ruak),... »
Thai Eyes strikes back
After the attack on Thai Eyes in mid February, we asked our visitors for their help and support, which has absolutely... »
Attack on Thai Eyes Thailand
At 17.02.2011, the Thai Eyes Thailand team has been fallen victim on a sleeping gas attack. At about 4:30 in the... »

It´s hot in North of Thailand

Apr 172009

At this time of the year, after Songkran (middle of April), it´s very hot in North of Thailand. It´s the beginning of the hot season and temperatures are raising to over 40° Celsius. For man and beast the steaming hot climate is a sheer torture and to cool down a bit, You have to take [more...]

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Thailand Region

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Jan 112009

Thailand (Prathet Thai, Muang Thai) is divided in 6 regions and 76 administrative divisions, called Changwat (Provinces) The regions in Thailand with some important cities: 1. North Thailand (Pak Nuea) Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang… 2. West Thailand (Pak Tawan Tok) Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Tak… 3. Central Thailand (Pak Klang) Bangkok, Lopburi, Sukhothai, Ayutthaya… 4. [more...]

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Dangerous Traffic Car Crash in Thailand

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Nov 082008

Driving a car or even a motorbike in Thailand is a big challenge. The road traffic is very dangerous! Many Thai people do not have a driving license and do not have any idea how to drive a car in a safe way. Additionally there are a lot of drunk and very drunk people …

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Where is the Golden Triangle sign

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Jul 092008

The Golden Triangle is the name for an area of 350.000 square kilometres, where Thailand be conterminous with Laos and Burma (Myanmar). For centuries the golden triangle was one of Asia´s main illegal opium producing areas. Foto: Sign at the burmese border in Mae Sai – North Thailand 1998 In the Year 1998 we went [more...]

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Filling Station - Thai Country Style

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May 262008

While we´ve been traveling with our rented car through the mountains of North Thailand, we´ve been warned by the fuel gauge, the tank will be empty soon, but no filling station in sight. Just very small hilltribe villages, would there be a chance to get some fuel ? The next city would be Mae Sai [more...]

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Nice Breakfast in Thailand

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May 212008

Asian breakfast or Thai breakfast usally means ricesoup, in Thai called “Khao Tom (Kao Tom)”. Even Thaipeople are complaining about this kind of breakfast, because about half an hour later You will be hungry again. If You´re in the country and if You have to get up early, there is mostly now way around Khao [more...]

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