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Floods in Thailand (October 2011)

Labels: Bangkok, Thailand, News from Thailand , Thailand weather

20 October 2011

Also this year’s rainy season has caused flash floods, which covered many provinces mainly in northern and central Thailand. Public transport and air transport in the country operate without major disruptions (you can only expect occasional traffic obstructions). The situation is worst in the province of Ayutthaya. We recommend all the tourists going to Thailand a continuous monitoring of the situation.

Thailand | This year’s rainy season has caused heavy floods in the north and center of the country
Thailand | This year’s rainy season has caused heavy floods in the north and center of the country (by johnlembo)

Flood Report on October 22-24, 2011 - flooding may persist for another six weeks

On Saturday there was a significant increase in the level of water in the Chao Phraya river. Flooding occurred in several local streets, e. g. on Sam Ren Road (Dusit district) and in the vicinity of Siriraj Hospital (Thonburi). Also other Bangkok areas near the river are at risk. Flood banks are strengthened in the areas closer to the center.

So far airport and public transport (subway, buses, taxis, tuk-tuks) operate in Bangkok without any changes. Some shopping and business centers secured their buildings with sandbags.

The most flood-endangered districts are: Don Mueang, Lak Si, Bang Khen, Chatuchak, Bang Sue and Sai Mai. Residents of areas exposed to the greatest danger have already been properly instructed in order to find a temporary refuge in institutions prepared by BMA.

The total number of fatalities of flooding in Thailand rose to 356.

Prime Minister of Thailand announced that floods in the country may persist even for six weeks.

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The festival of blooming curcuma (June – August 2011)

Labels: Thailand, News from Thailand

17 June 2011

Dok Krachiao Blooming Festival is an extremely colourful and fragrant festival held every summer in June, July and August. The festival celebrates the period when curcuma comes into bloom with magnificent pink and purple flowers.

Thailand | Blooming curcuma
Thailand | Blooming curcuma (by sophiea)

Krachiao is the Thai name for the Siam Tulip – a fragrant species of a perennial plant that is a member of the curcuma species, of the ginger family and related to turmeric (Indian Saffron). Pretty in pink, curcuma bloom is an exotic ornamental plant, as well as an important ingredient of Asian cuisine.

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Palm-leaf fish

Labels: Thailand, Thailand guidebook, News from Thailand

30 August 2010

The art of creating fish mobiles is well known to rural Thais. This handicraft is particularly popular in the Central Plain, where even children occupy themselves with tying coconut and banana leaves into elaborate plaits.

Thailand | Fish made from palm leaves are popular handicrafts in different regions of South-East Asia
Thailand | Fish made from palm leaves are popular handicrafts in different regions of South-East Asia (by Elmer Nocheseda)

The favourite species of fish copied in making these little masterpieces is carp – possibly because of its rhombus-like shape, which is perfect for creating an interesting composition.

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An exceptional festival year

Labels: Thailand, News from Thailand

20 August 2010

Thailand has long had the reputation of a country of unceasing festivals. Several times a month, the streets of Thai cities and towns turn into scenes of colourful, festive parades and processions. This festival year will be special because it is hoped that many of the celebrations will improve the economic situation and bring back the “smile” to the country.

Thailand | This year festivals in Thailand promise to be exceptionally colourful and grandiose
Thailand | This year festivals in Thailand promise to be exceptionally colourful and grandiose (by xcbiker)

In Thailand, occasions to celebrate are many: from the birthday of the King and Buddhist ceremonies to the vegetation period of certain particularly beautiful plants; the festivals of fruit, kites, wax castles, sound and light, ghosts, etc. These colourful ceremonies are endless and festive processions move along the streets all the year round.

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Google Thai style

Labels: Thailand, News from Thailand

10 August 2010

A Thai student has won the country’s first edition of the Doodle 4 Google competition to create an original drawing featuring the logo of the famous search engine.

Thailand | The winning work of the Thai edition of Doodle 4 Google
Thailand | The winning work of the Thai edition of Doodle 4 Google (by The Government Public Relations Department)

The winner is 15-year-old Therdthanwa Kanama from Maha Sarakham province. The young artist beat as many as 46,000 other competitors aged 5 to 18. The central theme of this edition of the competition was “My Thailand”.

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