What are the Famous Festivals in Thailand?

Author: James

Songkran Festival in mid April In Thailand, as also in the Dai People communities of Southern China [ where the Tai originated from ], the Tai Lao in Laos,and the Buddhist communities in
Cambodia and Myanmar, the Calender New Year is occassioned between 13 and 15 April each year. The Thai use a lunisolar calendar [ both the Sun rotation and
the moon phase rotation ] and the date was fixed on a solar calculation. The word '' Songkran '' is derived from the Indian sancript word '' Sankanta ''
which means '' a change or move ''. The dates are now fixed arbitarily but originally would move with the move of the sun on the vernal equinox. This occured
as a consequence of '' precession '' and the tilt of the earth and the effect of its orbit. Over the past the dates have changed but are now fixed
irrespective of the original rationale and what would otherwise be the astrological calculation. From a natural perspective the dates also signal the end of
the dry season.

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Thailand's World

Author: James

Thailand is a modern democratic Nation in Central South East Asia. ‘’ Thai ‘’ is the Tai word for ‘’ free ’’. The ‘’ Thai ’’ identity was formed in the late 13 th C at Sukhothai and is not to be confused with ‘’ Tai ’’ the name of the ethnic groups of people who migrated from Yunnan in the 12th & 13th Centuries. The character of the Thai Nation today and of its people can only be appreciated by exploring its 2000 years of recorded history and the cultures of the various peoples who live here. Thailand’s natural landscape includes tropical wet evergreen forests in Southern Thailand to temperate deciduous forests in North Thailand and we explore these in the Thailand National Parks. Thailand art architecture and decorative objects need to be considered with regard to the influences of religion, mythological beliefs and regional artistic styles. Thailand is so large and diverse we detail all about Thailand in separate regions, North or Northern Thailand, South or Southern Thailand, Central Thailand and North East Thailand [ I 'san ]. North Thailand Travel & Places Of Interest

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Asian Elephants

Author: John Elephant

Asian elephants are sometimes known as Indian elephants. They are one of the three living species of elephant. Asian elephants are found mostly in India, Indochina, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. Asian elephants are smaller than African elephants and Asian elephants also have smaller ears. This is one of the best ways to tell Asian elephants apart from African elephants. The height of an Asian elephant ranges from 7-12 feet and they weigh approximately 3.25 to 5.5 tons. There are other physical characteristics that separate Asian elephants from their African counterparts. They have a more arched back and also have more nails on the feet. While both male and female African elephants have tusks, female Asian elephants usually do not have these tusks. Females that do have tusks often have tusks that are small and hard to see.

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Thai Bronze Rain Drums

I have always admired bronze rain drums, but now am hopelessly smitten!

Handmade in Thailand using centuries old "lost wax"casting methods, our Bronze Rain Drums have acoustic & aesthetic beauty. Traditionally associated with wealth & power and rain, they were said to turn monsoon rain to music, and are highly valued today.

Adorned with frogs to represent water and rain.

Create your own unique furniture, by simply adding a glass top you have a multi purpose side table, stool, or even a plant stand.

Rain Drums look perfect in any garden setting, the bronze metal will eventually have a patina with age, giving then even more more character.

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Twisted Carved Stool

Natural art for your home

Our twisted carved stool soon becomes indispensible. I have two at home, and use as bedside tables, my friends have one as a plant stand, other friends use as stools, or little side table next to the sofa

It is hard to believe that these wonderful pieces of furniture are created by skilled artisan carvers, hand working with chisels, from a single piece of substainable monkey-pod wood.

The pieces are sanded and lovingly waxed by family members in the villages in the North of Thailand where the craftsmen live and work

Our stools are are nice & sturdy, but still portable enough to move around at home, they certainly add character & style to any room.

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