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Thai wai greeting: respect, history and a local gesture
Thai wai greeting is best understood as a gesture of respect. Palms are brought together, often with a slight bow, but the action is not limited to.
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Bun Krathup Festival: incense, faith and community
Bun Krathup Festival belongs to Nong Bua Daeng in Chaiyaphum and marks the end of the Buddhist rains retreat. Its distinctive offerings are large.
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Sakon Nakhon wax castles: craft, devotion and memory
Sakon Nakhon wax castles are intricate offerings associated with the end of the Buddhist rains retreat. The Hae Prasat Phueng procession brings religious.
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Elephant welfare in Chiang Mai: questions to ask before booking
Elephant welfare in Chiang Mai starts with better questions. Learn what to check about contact, routines, group size and programme transparency.
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Thailand rain forecast: Bangkok and central region on alert
TMD forecasts thunderstorms and isolated heavy rain in Bangkok and parts of Thailand through 15 October, with flash-flood and storm-wave cautions.
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A Doi Inthanon day trip: how to plan it well
Plan a Doi Inthanon day trip from Chiang Mai with realistic timing for waterfalls, trails, cool weather and seasonal access checks.
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Darasamut Underpass closes nightly through Oct. 30
Darasamut Underpass closes nightly from 9pm to 5am through Oct. 30 as Phuket Highways Office repairs concrete barriers inside the tunnel.
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Chao Phraya Dam release holds at 2,500 m³/s as Bangkok defences are monitored
Thailand maintained a 2,500 m³/s Chao Phraya Dam release on October 5. Officials expected Bangkok’s main defences to hold, while riverside areas remained under
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Doi Suthep visit: how to plan a temple trip from Chiang Mai
Plan a Doi Suthep visit from Chiang Mai with practical advice on timing, transport, temple etiquette, access and a realistic mountain route.
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Thailand floods affect 3.26 million people across 27 provinces
Thailand floods affected 3.26 million people across 27 provinces and Bangkok on October 4. Water levels varied as more heavy rain was forecast.