Temple Fair at Wat Rai Khing

Wat Rai Khing Festival is held annually from 13 days of the crescent moon for the fourth day of the waning moon in the fifth lunar month. Many local goods sold in units of various government and farmers. The fair also includes competitions fruit and many kinds of entertainment at night.

Thailand Medical Fair : Mid Sep 2011

Thailand is well positioned to become the medical center in Southeast Asia, with more than 400 hospitals that offer the most advanced treatments worldwide by skilled medical personnel. The country has the largest hospital in Southeast Asia and the first to receive ISO 9001 certification and the first hospital in Asia to be awarded the prestigious Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA).

MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND Exhibition is recognized as the most important resource and business platform for international and regional providers of medical and health sectors. The exhibition will be held on 14th - 16th September 2011 at Queen Sirikit Convention Center and serve as a focal point for healthcare providers, medical supplies, industry professionals, government agencies, hospital administrators, doctors, nurses and other health supplies for the latest innovations in healthcare.

The exhibition will allow vital access for companies trying to penetrate the markets of Southeast Asia. The total population of Southeast Asia, which is over 540 million people, changing demographics, increased life expectancy and an aging population will have a huge impact on the need for better health care. Furthermore, the increase of foreign patients, particularly in Thailand

, many health institutions are in need of new equipment, devices, solutions and best technologies to meet the medical and health needs.

Medical Fair Thailand is pleased to bring together the best in the business of hospital, diagnostic, pharmaceutical equipment, medical and rehabilitation services and supplies to Thailand and South East Asian neighbors. MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND will also serve as a platform for medical providers, industry professionals, government agencies, hospital administrators, doctors, nurses and other health professionals.

5000 professional visitors and buyers from the region is expected to visit the exhibition of 3 days. Join us to bring global technologies and medical care to one of the world's most dynamic regions.

White water rafting near Bangkok

With the arrival of the rainy season, Kaeng Hin Phoeng (Rapid Fire Stones) in Prachin Buri, 2 hours from Bangkok, is once again open for rafting. River-runners can get the adrenaline rushes as they navigate through Kaeng Hua Ngoo (Rapid Cobra) and Kaeng Sue (Rapid Tiger Cub). During the season, the weekend will find plenty of other recreational activities, booths selling local products, and various competitions.

Spanish cuisine delight

The award-winning Spanish restaurant, Tapas Y Vino will host the "Undurraga wine dinner." tomorrow, June 23.

With a price of 1,500 baht, the course of six wine-pairing menu of dishes cooked by Spanish chef, Victor Burgos, will be accompanied by excellent Chilean wines like as Pinot Noir Reserve Aliwen, Aliwen Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon / Undurraga Carmenes and sparkling wines.

Among the delights are Spanish pickled quail marinated in sherry vinegar and mesclun, white truffle oil-flavored cream of rice with scallops star anise Mi-cuit salmon, black rings of squid, crispy skin and sauce saffron; leg slowly roasted lamb with grilled asparagus and foie gras emulsion and traditional Spanish chocolate roll dessert.

Boathouses in Uthai Thani, give a glimpse of old Bangkok

During World War II, the Thai government's interest in Westernization, was opposed to the widespread practice of life on the boathouse that once characterized the river bound, central plains and Bangkok, rimmed by the river Chaophraya.


When Thailand came under the force of dictationship government, the prime minister ordered all Thais to stop living in the river boats because it was uncivilized. So now only Uthai Thani and Ayutthaya have houseboats, but all out in Bangkok.


Uthai Thani, 192 kilometers north of Bangkok, located on the river which flows into the Sakaekrang Chaophraya once had about 300 registered houseboats.

There are now fewer than 200 houseboats on the left. The younger generation especially to Bangkok for work and are not interested in living on houseboats more so when the old die sometimes, floating home is abandoned.


Uthai Thani houseboats are much like their land-based neighbors. They have registration papers, postal address, electricity and, more recently, portable toilets that the city was emptied once a week.


Many people still prefer to use the old toilets because they are more convenient. The traditional boat toilet is a hole in the ground, which provides direct access to the river below.


Uthai Thani, never one of the most popular destinations in Thailand, only began to attract visitors as a decade ago sought new Thai and foreign tourist attractions map.


Thai tourists come to visit the temples, but foreigners come to take a river boat ride and watch the boats home.


In addition to regular hotel rooms, Payamai Resort also has two genuine river houseboats that have been renovated and arranged, less the original baths.

2 new floating markets at Hua Hin

Hua Hin has never lacked places of tourist interest. Soon there will be not one but two new floating markets in this destination retreat.

Located within walking distance of each other, Hua Hin Sam Phan Nam Floating Market and floating market Hua Hin is located in Soi Hua Hin 112, a short distance from the train station in the city.

The daily floating market will be released on July 15 Siamese with a traditional theme recalling the days of King Rama V and King Rama VI. The project will add a second phase in the next six months with a section of the market of new construction in the style of classical Greek architecture. This section provides products national and international brand name.

The theme is a concept of encounter between East and West, adding that in addition to 200 outlets for the souvenir shops and 40 boats that offer hot meals, will also be performances four times a day and a service Train to be implemented within the floating market as well as a reproduction of the famous train station in Hua Hin.

Program also is conducted outdoor activities like skiing cable service, goes to the water and paddle boat service to take tourists around the market.

Hua Hin Floating Market, on the other hand, is smaller in size, located on a plot of land before its rival's location when you drive to Soi Hua Hin 112.

An initiative of local investors, the market is the ambience of the old Hua Hin colonial style buildings and will feature over 130 shops and 30 wooden boats that sell hot meals, snacks and drinks. There will also be local performances three times a day, including an elephant show in Hua Hin Safari.

Hua Hin Building Floating Market is scheduled to be completed next month and is open to the public in August.

Free 4 languages volunteers guide at National Museum

The non-profit agency is introducing additional day to enable the working community and weekend visitors to Bangkok to benefit from the treasures of the Natonal Museum. Recently NMV guides provided free tours of the museum in four languages, English, French, German and Japanese, every Wednesday and Thursday.

Although its regular tours start at 9:30am, Saturday tours will begin at 10am, providing ample time for visitors to arrive at the National Museum.

Just turn up at the box office with family and friends; the entrance fee is 200 baht but its guided tours are free of charge and are given by a passionate group of expats who simply love what they do.