The province of Krabi doesn’t have to try very hard to come up with enough opportunities for the romantics at heart. Nature itself provides all the necessities for a passionate getaway with your loved one. Often times all it takes is a boat ride to a secluded beach or the assistance of the local businesses to spend an unforgettable time together. Krabi has a few beach front villas available for rent.
Some of you will know that before ‘Thailand’ the South-East Asia Kingdom was known as ‘Siam’. However, the historical background of the change of names goes deeper than what we may assume and is at times even a little confusing. That is why today we will give you a brief and concise history of how ‘Thailand’ came to be. Continue reading Cultural Insights – The Origin of the Name Thailand→
In our Western society, we don’t pay that much attention to the color of our clothes, besides wearing black at a funeral. Thailand, however, superstitious as it often times is, has a multi-faceted culture that revolves around colors. It is deeply ingrained in their lives and the choice of clothing is only one part of it. However, it doesn’t necessarily have to be about superstitions, religion or the monarchy, but it includes the more mundane aspects as well as the coloring of the busses in Bangkok.
As tourism continues to boom in Thailand, Krabi is one of the provinces that benefit the most from it. Due to this exponential growth, there are a lot of different restaurants to choose from. Some of them have been offering their classic Southern Thai food for many years. Others opened more recently and are contemporary restaurants that put a modern twist on classics, while also offering some great European options.
We will present you with three fantastic dining places in Krabi Town. There are plenty more out there, but for now, we will stick to these three fine restaurants. Continue reading The Best Restaurants in Krabi Town→
For many civilizations throughout history, the value of gold was mainly of a materialistic nature. It was a symbol of power, wealth and influence, and a lot of unspeakable crimes were committed in order to accumulate more of this shiny metal. On the other hand for people like the Aztecs, Incas and, of course, Buddhists it had, and still has a symbolic meaning. So, for this part of our ‘Cultural Insights’ series, we will talk about the importance of gold in Buddhism. Continue reading Cultural Insights – Gold in Buddhism and Thai Culture→
We have touched on the subject of spirits briefly in our first post about cultural insights, but today we want to talk a little more about the animistic beliefs in Thailand. Despite being mainly influenced by the Buddhist religion, the belief in spirits and ghosts (known as Phi) never left the minds and hearts of the local people. It is said that spirits reside everywhere around us; may it be in rocks, trees, the wind, the rice, the threshold of houses – there is no place, where they can’t be found. A good example, where you can “find” a spirit is when you see a tree with colorful cloth wrapped around it. This is a sign that a ghost resides in it.Continue reading Cultural Insights: Ghosts and Spirits→
Ever since Siddhartha Gautama sat under a Bodhi tree and reached the state of Enlightenment after seven days of meditating in the 5th Century BC, the teachings of the Buddha (= The Awakened One) are one of the most widely spread philosophies in the world, particularly in Asia. The specific branch of Buddhism practiced in Thailand is called Theravada, which originated on the small island of Sri Lanka, just south of India.
Sunday 3 December at Ao Nang Boxing Stadium, starts at 9pm.
Muay Thai is a martial arts form and contact sport where boxers use their entire body.It is also known as “The Art of Eight Limbs”, as martial artists of Muay Thai employ eight parts of the body that mimic weapons of war.
Hands are like swords or daggers.
The elbows are like a mace or hammer, to fell opponents.
SRIPHONG PHUKAOLUAN FOUNDATION
Sunday, December 3rd at Krabi Resort Starting at 6am
THE CAUSE
The Sriphong Phukaoluan Foundation was established in 1995 to provide scholarships for needy students in Krabi Province. It was founded by Khun Chuan Phukaoluan, then the Mayor of Krabi, and now the President of the Foundation. The Foundation was named in honor of his late father and, since the tsunami in December 2004, has widened its scope to aid victims of the tsunami in Krabi Province. Continue reading Sriphong Phukaoluan foundation – Krabi Race for Kids→
