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Is the Yi Peng lantern festival part of the Loy Kratong festival ? 
I really want to see all the candle lit lanterns flying up in the sky.
I am confused with the name of this festival. Is it Yi Peng festival or Loy Kratong ...

Laotian Frog Drum 
Hi,

My name is Roy Moffett. Our family lived in Vientiane Laos from 1957 through 1960. From 1960 to 1962, my mom and my 2 sisters and I lived in Bangkok ...

Yee Peng Festival in Chiang Mai 
Can I know exact days of cerebration of Yee Peng Festival in November 2011 and the weather during that period.

The Jim Thompson House & Museum 
Hi
I will be visiting Bangkok this March and would like to see the Jim Thompson house & museum .

Please could you tell me if you know how far the ...

When Are Sky Lanterns Released? 
Are there any festivals/celebrations when sky lanterns are released, other than Loy Krathong ? I'd really like to see it while I'm living in Asia, but ...

Article Submission - Thai Boxing in Bangkok 
Hi,

I was wondering if I could submit an article to your website about a Thai Boxing gym in Bangkok? While it is meant to be informative it is definitely ...

Chiang Mai Silk Panels 
Hello,

Great website and pictures of your daughter Coco!

I came to this website as I was searching for the lotus panels that I am considering ordering....

Thailand Rain! 
HI !
I was planning to visit Chiang Mai this weekend to see the Loy Krathong festival but just saw on the news about the heavy rains in Thailand. Will ...

Yee Peng Festival, Chiang Mai 
Will the lanterns be floated in the air on both days or just on one day & if the latter, then on which day ?

Loy Kratong Festival 2011 
Hello,

With my job I always have to pick vacation a year ahead of time.This year I took the first 2 weeks of November off.

Unfortunately Loy Kratong ...

Need Samlor Parts! 
Hi

I purchased a very rare samlor bicycle taxi in the US after looking more than 40 years for one.

I would like to buy spare parts from Thailand....

Hiking & Hilltribe Visits
in Northern Thailand 
Dear Sir

We found your website & have found it very useful & wondered if you could help us?.

Is it possible to visit the different hilltribes by ...

Square Lotus Wallpanel Set 
Hi

I'm interested in the following:

Item No 100

Description: 3'Square Handcarved Lotus Panel Set

Item Price: $199

I understand that you ...

Lotus Wallpanel Sets 
Hello,

I am interested in the square shaped 48" (4 foot) set with the wax finish.

I am surprised that it is so much more than the 36" one. Are the ...

The History of Thai Massage 
Hello. I would like some information about the Historical Thai Massage within your culture. When it first was introduced who were the main people to receive ...

When Is Loy Krathong Festival 2010? 
I would like to know when the Loy Krathong festival will take place in 2010, as I would like to visit Thailand during that time.

Thank you.

Gretchen ...

Day Trip Visit With Kids 
Hi,

love your website!

We are travelling with 2 families, 4 adults,6 kids. Time is short and the youngest is 5 years old.

We are keen for ...

Weather, Songkran
& Ayurvedic Treatments? 
Hello,

My partner and I have just booked our first trip to Thailand from Australia (yay!) and arrive on the 25th March into Bangkok.

We are planning ...

Spirit Worship - Daily Offerings 
Hello!

I really enjoy browsing around on your website. I had a few questions. The first question is about the daily offerings to the spirits.

Do ...

Understanding Thai People 
Thailand is famous the world over for its pristine beaches, Rich Culture ,architecture and natural wonders.

However, one of the main reasons why ...

Asia History - A new photo library  Not rated yet
Dear Visit-Chiang-Mai-online:

I found your blog online and I’d like to introduce our picture library to discuss possible ways of establishing a working ...

Traditional Theater And Dance In Thailand  Not rated yet
Watching the stylized masked "khon" performance by graceful male dancers is akin to watching the murals of Wat Phra Kaeo in motion. Sadly, interest in ...

Temple Fairs And Festivals In Thailand  Not rated yet
The Thai calendar is packed with national holidays and local festivals.
These may be religious festivals or those that honor a local hero, celebrate seasonal ...

Outdoor Activities In Thailand: Cultural Study  Not rated yet
Courses in meditation can give a valuable insight into Thai culture and also provide invaluable skills to help cope with stress. Participants are required ...

Loi Krathong!  Not rated yet
We were there! Over near the staircase where the bigtime photographers were. Absolutely amazing night...except for almost passing out/panic attack in ...

Complete Itinery For Yee Peng Festival  Not rated yet
Hi Kevin !
Can you please send me the complete itinery you have received from the organisers of the Sansai Yee Peng Festival ? Thank you !

Yee Peng Festival 2010  Not rated yet
Hi Kevin

Could you be so kind as to send me your updated details/itinerary for the Yee Peng Festival this year? I will be in Chiang Mai during that ...

Gin Kow - Learning Thai Culture Through Food  Not rated yet
One of the most appealing aspects of traveling in Thailand for some tourists is simply the food. Not only is Thai food a favorite cuisine found ...

Muay Thai Boxing  Not rated yet
Muay Thai IS the national sport of Thailand. It is a form of Martial Arts that is the collective of various techniques from other ancient martial arts....

Traditional Thai Weddings  Not rated yet
As with most modern countries, getting married in Thailand is both a legal and religious process.

Many Thai parents encourage their children to get ...