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Welcome to the largest resource centre about Thailand. At present we have over 5000 pages and we are growing all the time! All of the web sites listed below have been produced by past & present students and teachers from the internationally acclaimed Sriwittayapaknam School in Thailand.

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EXCHANGE RATE

GUIDEBOOK

Thailand Guidebook
Weather
Highlights
Thailand Map
Bangkok
Provinces

 THAI LIFE

Thailand Life
Thai Culture
Buddhism
Thai Food
Thai Festivals
Thailand Life Forums

 THAI MUSIC

Thai Music
Top 10 Music
Buy Thai Music
Talking Dictionary
Artists and Groups
Music Forums


Learn to speak ThaiAre you coming to Thailand on holiday or have you already fallen in love with our country and plan to come again? If you are thinking about learning some Thai then we have the biggest collection on the internet of resources for learning to speak Thai.

 THAI FOR BEGINNERS

Learning Thai
Thai Alphabet
Free downloads
Photos of Road Signs
Read with Manee

 ADVANCE THAI

Comprehension Exams
Primary 6 Thai Exam
Conversations
Stories in Thai
Loy Krathong Festival





Chinese New Year in Thailand 2005

More information can be found on our websites at: thailandlife.com | paknam.com | sriwittayapaknam.ac.th | thaistudents.com

Holidays in 2005

9th February - Chinese New Year (*)
2nd March - Makha Bucha Day (G + B)
6th April - Chakri Memorial Day) (G + B)
13th-16th April - Songkran (G + B)
1st May - Labour Day (B)
2nd May - Substitution day (B)
5th May - Coronation Day (G + B)
11 May - Royal Ploughing Ceremony (G)
22nd May - Wisakha Bucha Day
23rd May - Substitution day
21st July - Asarnha Day (G)
22nd July - Khao Pansa (G + B)
12th August - Queen's Birthday (G + B)
14th October - Democracy Day *
23rd October - Chulalongkorn Day (G + B)
24th October - Substitution day (G + B)
16th November - Loy Krathong *
5th December - King's Birthday (G + B)
10th December - Constitution Day
12th December - Substitution day (G + B)
25th December - Christmas Day *
31st December - New Year's eve (G + B)

(* = no holiday G = government B = bank)



 THAI WEB SITES

Fly2Thailand.com
ThaiHotelFinder.com
ThaiScouting.com
ThaiBuddhist.com
EnjoyThaiFood.com
Top10Thaimusic.com
GorsWorld.com
ThaiPhrasebook.com
ThaiHypermarket.com
Paknam.com
ThaiDrugAddict.com
Click2Thailand.com
Listen2thaimusic.com

 QUICK LINKS

Thailand News
Thailand Weather
Thai Chat Rooms
Thai Message Forums
Thai News Photos
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e-mail@paknam.com
e-mail@thaiscouting.com

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Learn Cambodian book store
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Bilingual children's books
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If you are a tourist planning to come to Thailand on holiday or you are a student who has homework about Thailand, then ask your questions on our extensive web board at All About Thailand Forums. You can also ask advice in our popular Chat Rooms.

The following articles about Thailand are featured on our many web sites. They cover a variety of subjects and are mainly about Thai culture, Buddhism, Thai music, Thai Language learning, Thai scouting, Thai food, Thai festivals, Thai ceremonies, Tourist destinations in Thailand, Thai school life, etc. The list is in no particular order. We will add new articles about Thailand to the top of the list every week.

Bangkok Guidebook - a free online guidebook to all atrractions in Bangkok
Thailand Blogs - A group blog of members with connections to Thailand.
The King and I - learn about the truth about the Hollywood movie Anna and the King
Loy Krathong - Thai students write about their epxperiences of Loy Krathong festival
Thai fonts - over 320 different Thai fonts for downloading
Learn to Speak Thai - Top 10 useful phrases for learning Thai
Thai Buddhism on stamps - 5 important Buddhist amulets
Monk Ordination - a photo and video album of an ordination ceremony
Gold Leaf - Gold in the form of a thin leaf is an item valued for its purity as a religious offering
Lustral Water - water that has been infused with magical powers or has received a blessing from monks.
Thai National Anthem - Listen and practice to sing the anthem.
Thai Food - Learn some useful food names.
Phuang Malai - Thais have unique ways of arranging flowers and using them in decorations, which are different from other places.
Thailand Symbols - symbols that when you see you will know straight away that it's "Thailand".
Thai Silk - Thailand's shimmering hand-woven silk is among its most famous products.
Thai Traditional Clothes - clothes we wear on special days.
Thai Traditional Literature - is essentially religious.
Superstitions about Trees and Plants - Thai people believe that it is not advisable to plant certain kinds of trees and plants near the house or in the compound. They are unlucky.
Giant Statues - The characters from the Ramakian appear frequently in temple paintings and in murals surrounding the galleries of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
Muay Thai - or Thai Boxing originated as a self defence and developed to become a sport.
Takraw - is a ball game which is a work of art that is admired by the lovers of folk art.
Thai Family - The rural family in the typical village setting is an extended family with many generations living in one house, or many houses within the same compound.
Thai Houses - different kinds of houses which can be found in Thailand
Thailand World Records - The biggest, tallest and longest in Thailand.
Thai Proverbs - See what is different from your country.
Khon Mask Making - Thai drama masks.
Fruit Carving - Beautiful Thai art.
Shadow Puppet - One of the popular shows in the south.
The Rose Garden - Thai cultural show.
Floating Market - Shopping on the canal which used to be common in Thailand.
Fortune Telling - The Thai way of life is based upon Buddhist religious beliefs as well as the animistic elements ...
Spirit Houses - Many Thais believe that when a Thai family builds a new house, there is always the possibility that it has disturbed the spirits who live on the property.
Thai Amulets - Know about Thai amulets.
Wedding Ceremony - See the pictures of a Thai wedding.
Tam Boon - The school invites 9 monks to bless everyone.
Blessing a Car - Know about what to do to protect your car from an accident.
Blessing my motorcycle - after a lot of bad luck, he decided to have his bike blessed by a monk
Blessing a New House - inviting nine monks to bless a new house for your own luck.
My Grandfather's Funeral - See and compare it with your own country.
My Great Grandmum's Funeral - the story of the funeral
Sunthorn Phu Day (26th June) - Thailand's most famous writer.
King Chulalongkorn the Great - or King Rama V who abolished slavery in the past.
Anna and the King - The truth about the movie which is banned in Thailand.
Nang Naak - A Thai ghost story.
The Original Siamese Twins - the most famous of all Thai children, were the original Siamese twins, who in the 19th century became celebrities throughout America and most of Europe.
Child's Guardian Angel - Protecting a child during the first seven days.
Childhood Illnesses - supersitions about what you should do if your child gets ill.
Fire-Hair Shaving - Cutting my hair for the first time after I was born.
Topknot Cutting - Ceremony in Thailand with the real pictures when I had my topknot cut.
Piercing the ears - traditional for girls after three days
Life as a Buddhist - See what Buddhists have to do.
Ordination Procedure - Step by step, what they have to do to become a monk.
I was a Novice Monk - After my grandfather died.
Bangsakun - a religious service that is performed in sacred memory of the dead.
The life of the Buddha - Prince Siddhattha Gotama was born in 623 BC. in the north of India.
Buddha Images - Attitudes of Buddha Images.
Viewpoint of a Western Buddhist - A Western Buddhist talks about Buddhism exclusively for Thailand Life.
The Story of Mahajanaka - The famous story written by the H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Computer Repairs - ซ่อมคอมพิวเตอร์ถึงบ้าน

Books for learning Thai language

Thailand Movies: Ong Bak | Born to Fight | Fan Chan | The Beach | Survivor Thailand | Anna and the King | The King and I | Bridge on the River Kwai | The Man with a Golden Gun (James Bond) | Movies Made about Thailand | Movies Made in Thailand | Buy Thai Movies | Movie Reviews and Comments...




THAI WEB BOARDS:
What to see and Where to go
Questions and answers about places to visit in Thailand.
Highlights of Thailand
What were your favourite places and events while on holiday in Thailand? Share your experiences with other people.
Shopping in Bangkok and Beyond
Find out where the best places are to buy bargains
Learning the Thai Language
Find out the meaning of words and phrases. Are you puzzled by some words in Thai or maybe you don't know what to say? Post your questions here.
Every Day Life in Thailand
Want to know more about life in Thailand? Maybe customs and some dos and don'ts? Ask questions about Buddhism, sport, food, hobbies etc.
Thai For Advanced Learners
This forum is for Intermediate and Advanced learners of Thai language. No English is allowed in this forum. All your questions will be answered by the Head of the Thai Language Department at Sriwittayapaknam School and other native speakers.
Thai Buddhism
Life of a Thai Buddhist and Buddhism in Thailand.
Thai Movies and T.V. Drama
Learn about the latest Thai movies and some foreign movies made in Thailand
Festivals and Events
Thailand has many exciting festivals every month of the year.
Thailand Life Experiences
Are you a foreigner or exchange student living in Thailand? Are you a Thai student or a Thai family living abroad? Let us know your experiences of living in a different culture.
Learning Thai Experiences
Read about how others tackled the task of learning Thai and also pick up some tips.
Learn Thai Through Music
A fun way to learn Thai is through listening to music. This is forum is for anyone with questions about Thai music or want to have a go at translating Thai songs into English.
Gor's World
The life and times of Nattawud "Gor" Daoruang. Thailand's most "famous internet teenager". Follow his weekly escapades in the Bangkok Post every Tuesday. Write your comments and questions here.
School Life
Find out about life in a typical Thai school. Ask questions so that you can compare your own school life.
Schools, Books, CD ROMs and other Resources
Need a teacher for learning Thai? Looking for a particular book?
Thailand News Stories
Highlights of news stories about Thailand and news photos released by AP and Reuters.



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