ESSAYS ON THAILAND

This is an interesting book about Thailand which was compiled and written by Thanapol Chadchaidee. There are about 60 essays written in English and Thai. This book is so useful that we have several copies at my old school. We sometimes use it to answer the questions that people send us. Khun Thanapol gave me permission to put some of the essays here on my web site. If you are interested in this book, click here or on the picture above to buy this book on the internet at my book shop (ThaiHypermarket.com). Loy Krathong Festival - One of the most popular festivals in early November. Thailand's Heroine, Queen Suriyothai - Queen Suriyothai was the wife of King Maha Chakraphat of Ayutthaya who reigned between 1549-1569. A Brief History of Thailand - the country was well-known to the world as "siam" and only on May 11, 1949 was the name changed to Thailand. Kathin Ceremony - at the end of the Buddhist Lent, monks receive new robes. King Chulalongkorn the Great - Or, "Phra Chulachom Klao Chaoyuhua" or "Rama V'. Thailand's Heroines, Thao Suranari - Prince Anu of Laos wanted to free Vientiane from subordinationto Bangkok. Magha Puja Day - one of the most important Buddhist holy days. The Teacher's Day - A ceremony to pay a tribute to the teachers, to promote unity among teachers and ... Children's Day - The most valuable resources of the nation. They are a powerful force in the development ... The Emerald Buddha - The most venerated Buddha image in Thailand. The Elephant Round-up Festival - The most popular of Northeastern festivals with foreign tourists is the Surin Elephant Round-up. The Former Capital of Ayutthaya - One of the golden eras of Thai history ... Thai Food - Widely known for being hot and spicy. Life in a Thai City - See what life in a Thai city is like. Life of a Temple Boy - Read about life of Dek Wat in Thailand. Life of Thai Farmer - Read about what they have to do and how they live. Tropical Thai Fruit Hill Tribes - The word refers to ethnic minorities living in the mountainous regions of the northern part of Thailand. Long-boat Racing - One of the traditional rites which marks the end of the Buddhist Rains Retreat. Phi Ta Khon - The ghost festival in Thailand. Buddhism in Thailand - 95% of Thai people are Buddhists. We use the religion every day in our lives. King's Birthday - His Majesty the King is well recognised as the heart and soul of the Thai nation.