The Sibuathong Center in Ban Yang Klang District of Ang Thong Province organizes a guided tour of this center every first and third Saturday of the month, demonstrating a variety of arts and crafts and farm life activities, not only showcasing the visitors can also be active.

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Nong Nooch Tropical Garden – Pattaya

By Joseph Boy
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14 September 2018

One of the most beautiful tropical gardens in Thailand is undoubtedly Nong Nooch just a stone's throw from Pattaya. The land on which the park is located was purchased in 1954 by Pisit and Nongnooch Tansacha and named after the owner's wife.

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The countryside around Bangkok is less well known, such as the floating market in Damnoen Saduak. Even further inland into its other highlights.

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It was planned that the gates of Dusit Zoo would be closed for good at the end of this month, but it has been decided to postpone the closure for a month. The message of the closure apparently made many people decide to say goodbye to the well-known zoo.

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Bananas as a study object in Bangkok

By Lodewijk Lagemaat
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21 August 2018

The banana is a well-known and highly valued fruit. Gringo wrote some time ago about how healthy and nutritious the banana is. However, the townspeople generally know little about where bananas come from or how they are grown. As in the Netherlands people know that the milk is in a milk carton.

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The largest and most famous zoo in Thailand, the Dusit Zoo or “Khao Din Wana” in Bangkok will close its gates to the public for good at the end of this month of August.

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Surprises are lurking everywhere in Thailand and they are of the most diverse nature. For a first acquaintance with this beautiful country, the neophyte Thailand fan can contact one of the many travel organizers to book a guided or at least organized trip. That's how we started back then. But after a dozen trips, you can easily map out your various destinations in this well-organized country for tourists. Moreover, you can always count on the help of the friendly local population.

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The Viharna Sien museum near Pattaya (photos)

By Lodewijk Lagemaat
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4 August 2018

No posting this time because several have already appeared. This time a short presentation with pictures what one can expect in this fantastic museum.

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Five months after the last residents surrendered in a high-profile battle, Bangkok's Mahakan Fort, an earlier Rattanakosin-era monument, began a new life as a public park last Tuesday.

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With an ever-increasing number of visitors, it must be only a matter of time before Prachuap Khiri Khan takes a major place as a tourist attraction on the map of Thailand. The town of Prachuap Khiri Khan is one of Thailand's many interesting “invisible” destinations, but is less well known than nearby Hua Hin or Pranburi. However, it is very suitable for a short break as the province is dotted with beaches, caves, mountains and forests.

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A new theme park Suanthai Pattaya

By Lodewijk Lagemaat
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July 21, 2018

A new attraction has appeared on the 331 in Pattaya: Suanthai Pattaya. According to the advertisements and leaflets, it offers a lot. For example, it is advertised with horse carriage, floating market, Thai river boat tour, songkran festival activities, Thai cultural show, just to name a few from the brochure.

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Dansai is a small town in North-East Thailand. In this video you can see how this beautiful area is explored by bike. Bicycles are of course for rent and the Green Dansai Bike tour is a nice bike ride through the countryside and virtually free of traffic.

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Wat Yansangwararam at Sattahip

By Lodewijk Lagemaat
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July 17, 2018

If you ever feel the need to visit something beautiful, you could think of Wat Yansangwararam about 20 kilometers south of Pattaya (near the Nong Nooch Tropical Garden).

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A 'Shrine of Truth' also called the Wang Boran or Prasat Mai is not just any temple. This immense structure is made entirely of wood and is richly decorated with Buddhist and Hindu motifs. The building is 100 meters high and 100 meters long, with a surface area of ​​2.115 m².

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Thai boxing, better known perhaps as Muay Thai, is the national sport for a reason! Get ready for an unforgettable evening of kickboxing, if you dare…

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Youthana Boonprakong collects, exhibits and produces dolls. His Puppet Museum in Chiang Mai houses 50.000 dolls from all over the world.

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Phichit is a lush and green province in the lower north of Thailand, which, although few tourists visit, is well known for its fascinating legends, interesting culture and long history. The provincial government wants to revive the capital Phichit and the old town in the Wang Krod sub-district and promote it as a tourist travel destination.

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