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Jan 16, 2014 1 min read

11 Most Beautiful Caves in Thailand

These stunning caves aren't just some fantasy world - they can be found in some of the most remote places in Thailand.   1. Tham Lod at Pang…

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Thailand
Jan 12, 2014 2 min read

Most expensive cat wedding in the world held in Thailand – $88,000

The groom came by Rolls-Royce, the bride in a helicopter. Hundreds of VIP guests attended to get a closer look at the starry-eyed couple: a pair of bewildered…

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Thailand
Jan 10, 2014 13 min read

9 Haunted Places in Bangkok You Can’t Unsee

Nine haunted places in and around Bangkok, from the Sathorn Unique Ghost Tower to Wat Saket's vultures and Mae Nak, plus the Thai ghost words behind them.

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Thailand
Jan 3, 2014 3 min read

Biggest “Monkey Buffet” in the world…

What are staring at?! Dubbed "Monkey City," the province of Lopburi (150km northeast of Bangkok) in Thailand is known for its population of long-tailed macaques that guard its…

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Thailand
Jan 2, 2014 4 min read

Did you know that in Thailand, there’s an auspicous color for every…

Thais are a very superstitious people and there are many superstitious beliefs and customs that have long been observed in Thailand. Some superstitions are about good luck and…

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Thailand
Dec 30, 2013 2 min read

Did you know that Pad Thai (ผัดไทย) did not come from Thailand?

Pad Thai is nothing more than a regular noodle dish, one that is not even native to Thailand. To understand the history of Pad Thai (ผัดไทย), you need…

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Thailand
Dec 20, 2013 3 min read

Learn how to be a Mermaid in Thailand!

By Thasanee Sethi Former Miss Germany International 2006, Katrin Felton and her husband moved to Phuket in 2011 to realise her life-long dream of becoming a mermaid -…

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Thailand
Dec 18, 2013 11 min read

Pha Yant (ผ้ายันต์): What Thai Spirit Cloths Above Doors Really Mean

Pha yant (ผ้ายันต์) are Thai spirit cloths printed with sacred script. Learn what they mean, why they hang above doors, and the Thai words behind them.

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Dec 16, 2013 1 min read

The bloodiest dish ever…

Yes, that's right...it's blood you're looking at. This is a concoction of raw beef and pig's guts marinated in cold pig's blood (you can boil the guts if…

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