Daily Hitlist: His Majesty celebrates Loy Krathong

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Daily Hitlist: Tuesday, November 3 Plus: Likay modernized, Thailand named “best-value” destination Much to the delight of the hundreds of loyal subjects lined up at Siriraj Hospital, the King and Queen floated their krathong in the river near the ...
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Bangkok’s Loy Krathong bandits

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Bangkok’s Loy Krathong bandits Splashing around in the murky Chao Phraya waters, these teens aren't shy about robbing the water goddess blind Thousands of Thais head to the Chao Phraya River to release their krathongs every year. Many of the bandits ...
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The best -- and worst -- places to spend Loy Krathong

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The best – and worst -- places to spend Loy Krathong Our tips for making the most of this crowded city-wide celebration of light This promotional video for Loy Krathong explains the meaning behind the annual event with some great footage of past ...
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Daily Hitlist: A day to float the bad stuff away

Bangkok
Daily Hitlist: Monday, November 2 Plus: Free wireless internet arrives at Suvarnabhumi and Wicked Campers en route Loy Krathong revelers will likely hear this song on a loop at the city’s riverside restaurants tonight. Revolutionary Étude, anyone? ...
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3 sweet Loy Krathong escapes

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3 sweet Loy Krathong escapes Give the crowded Chao Phraya a miss and head north for this year’s "Festival of Lights" Hundreds of thousands of krathong are set adrift in rivers and waterways around the country every year on the full moon of the 12th ...
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