Can you hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring-ting-tingling, too? Even if you can’t, you’ve probably noticed the chill in the air, and in Thailand that means the holidays are here.
Schools will be taking long breaks, businesses will shutter for the New Year, and many thousands in Bangkok will hit the road for a little R & R. Do you know where you’re going or what you’ll be doing yet? If you haven’t sorted out your holiday plans, now’s the time!
It’s Christmastime. The lights are on the trees, the shelves are stocked with candy and Santa Claus costumes, the malls are filled to the brim with shoppers looking for the right gift, the perfect gift, the last-minute gift—all kinds of gifts.
They’re coming. They’re coming fast. In fact, they’ll be here before you know it.
The December holidays are right around the corner. It’s the time of the year when families, friends, and colleagues come together to cut loose and share in each other’s company. But with so many parties, leaving an impression is no small feat.
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Father’s Day is right around the corner. What do you have planned for your dad?
As the calendar flips to December, it’s time to celebrate one of the most important men in your life—your dad. This Father’s Day in Thailand, give your dad something different, a gift that says “I love you” and shows how well you know him.
Early next month, on the 6th of November, Thailand will be celebrating one of the highlights of the Thai Buddhist calendar – the enchanting festival of Loi Krathong, and whereas one can celebrate Loi Krathong pretty much anywhere in the kingdom, the best place to experience it to its fullest extent is Chiang Mai, the ancient capital of the Lanna kingdom, where Loi Krathong coincides with the local tradition of Yi Peng.
October marks a busy time on the calendar. Every week there will be countless events and parties to attend. And it just so happens that one of our favorite Western holidays takes place on October 31: Halloween!
Want to give your teens a gift they’ll never forget? 1-on-1 wakeboarding and wakesurfing lessons are not only a thrilling way to spend an afternoon—they’re a killer workout, too.
Every year, on the eve of the ninth lunar month, Buddhists throughout Thailand embark on a ritual celebration of the end of Buddhist Lent. Known as the Vegetarian Festival in Thailand, or Tetsagan Gin Je (เทศกาลกินเจ), this annual event brings a noticeable change to the rabbit warren that is Bangkok’s Chinatown.
Soon the rains will end, the clouds will clear up, and the sun will emerge again in all its radiant glory. Speaking of radiance, for many women here in Thailand, that means it’s time to dust off the old running shoes and hit the treadmill, because it’s nearly swimsuit season. But, while looking good in a bikini may provide ample incentive to get in shape, for adult women there is an even more important reason to exercise.
One of my favorite things about living in Thailand is the cultural diversity you get to experience. Between the Thai, Buddhist, Chinese and international event calendars it’s sometimes feels like every other day is a holiday here in Bangkok.
