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Yamada - The Samurai of Ayothaya trailer NL subs

Release NL - EN - Based on a true historic figure during Ayothaya Era, the film depicts the life of Yamada Nagamasa, a Japanese adventurer who gained considerable influence in Thailand and became the governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat province in southern Thailand

Making Merit for HM The King

Today, people from all around the country are coming together to celebrate the 84th birthday of H.M. The King.

Alms Giving to 12,600 Monks in Bangkok

Early on Sunday morning, thousands of lay people from Bangkok and the surrounding provinces, came together to give alms to an estimated 12,600 monks. The event took place along Ratchadamri Road in front of Central World. About 800 meters of the road from Ratchaprasong Intersection and towards Pratunam was closed to traffic.

7 Days of Danger in Thailand

In January this year, the Thai government launched their campaign to promote 100% use of crash helmets. It is a year long campaign that started mainly with government offices. It became compulsory for anyone entering or riding in their premises to be wearing a helmet

Pictures of Pattaya Music Festival 2011

This weekend, Thailand is hosting one of Asia’s biggest beach music festivals. The Pattaya International Music Festival , 18-20 March 2011, is now in its tenth year and is bigger and better than ever.

New Year Merit Making 2011

Happy New Year 2011! I hope everyone had fun celebrating last night and managed to get safely back home. This time of year is really dangerous on the roads and I prefer to stay at home rather than travel to other provinces. Too many drunk drivers out there

6th Tsunami memorials in Kamala & Patong

6th annual Tsunami Memorials held at Kamala and Patong, Phuket On the 6th anniversary of the terrible tsunami which hit Phuket, other Andaman provinces and Asian countries on Sunday 26 December 2004, resulting in the loss of thousands of people including some of my closest friends, I went to witness and join in two memorials held in Phuket on Sunday 26 December 2010. The Japanese Association's Tsunami memorial ceremony was held in the morning at the black marbled Japanese Monument, in the shaded garden of Sunwing Resort, on Kamala Beach, attended by the Japanese Ambassador, President of Japanese Association in Thailand. President of the Phuket Japanese Association, Secretary-General of the World Fellowship of Buddhists, with prayers by traditional Buddhist priests from Japan and somber laying of wreaths & flowers by Japanese and Thai local officials, residents, and tourists. The 'Light up Phuket' memorial was held in the afternoon and dusk at Loma (Dolphin) Park, in Patong, with an exhibition of Tsunami artwork, drawings and paintings in competitions for Thais of all ages with presentations of prizes by a Phuket Vice Governor, CEO of Phuket Provincial Administration & President of Phuket Tourism Association

Parade of the Pagoda Pinnacles

The Mon people, in the communities surrounding Wat Bang Ya Phraek in Phra Pradaeng District of Samut Prakan, took part in a parade and merit making activities this afternoon. In Thai, this parade is called “ngan hae yot phra chedi sai”.

Phuket International Blue Rock Festival 2010

The Phuket International Blues Rock Festival 2010 set a record in attendance and musicianship. Presented for the first time by THAI Airways International and hosted again by the Hilton Phuket Arcadia Beach Resort and Spa, the festival was officially opened by Phuket Vice Governor Smith Palawatwichai who gave a short speech on the importance of Blues and western music in Thailand . The 2 night event saw many famous musicians 2 of whom we would like to show now performing on stage. For the fifth year Rich Harper brought his brand of original and classic blues to delight the fans including this track 'Blue Eyed Blues'.

Life Along the River Exhibition

The Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel is hosting a month long art and culture exhibition called “Life along the River”. We went to the opening ceremony at the weekend which was attended by the Governor of Samut Prakan. You can see more pictures at paknamphotos.com .

Red Shirts Rally in Samut Prakan

The mass red shirt rallies organized to topple the Thai government have now started. Today, red shirts from provinces surrounding Bangkok took part in mini rallies in their local areas. Tomorrow, they will march into Bangkok to be joined by countless thousands of red shirts from every region of Thailand for the big rally starting on Sunday.

Klong Suan Market Fair 2010

This morning I drove over to the 100 Year Market at Klong Suan on the border between Samut Prakan and Chachoengsao. They were having their second annual market fair which will take place this long weekend during the Makha Bucha holiday. Mr

Sacred Stone Balls at a Thai Temple

The grounds of a Buddhist temple in Thailand have a variety of buildings of all shapes and sizes. At first glance their use might seem to be random. But, there is one building, called the “phra ubosot” which is not only the most sacred but also has distinguishing features that makes it easy to spot

Children’s Day in Samut Prakan 2010

The annual National Children’s Day for Thailand took place today. Children are considered as the most valuable resource of the country. There is a Thai saying that goes, “Children are the future of the nation, if the children are intelligent, the country will be prosperous.” To help stimulate children to be aware of their significant role in the country, the National Children’s Day was held for the first time on the first Monday of October 1955 and continued like this until 1963. Then it was changed to the second Saturday of January