The 40 temples that define Thai history

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Buddhist Temples of Thailand The publisher of a new book showcasing the country's most notable wats shares some of its Bangkok highlights with CNNGo A new book focusing on Thailand’s most notable temples hit store shelves recently, titled “Buddhist ...
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10 face-busting Muay Thai knockouts from hell

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10 face-busting Muay Thai knockouts from hell A collection of knockouts so satisfying you'll "ooh!" and "oww!" in admiration, and perhaps a little sympathy There’s nothing like a good Muay Thai fight. Maybe it’s the allure of a martial art bound by ...
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The best places to spot a celebrity in Bangkok

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Where to spot a celebrity in Bangkok Head to any of these city venues to catch a glimpse of a star or two. Just don't follow them home. That would be creepy Thai celebrities Jeed Ket-U-Tong and Ananda Everingham. off Have you ever looked at one of ...
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Bangkok’s Buddhist alms bowl artisans

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Bangkok’s alms bowl artisans CNNGo explores a city neighborhood that claims to create nearly every single alms bowl used by Thailand's monks Mayuree Serseeserm, the leader of the artisans, uses a customized hammer to shape a monk's alms bowl. A man ...
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Photo gallery: Thailand celebrates HM the King’s birthday

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Photo gallery: Thailand celebrates HM the King’s birthday Highlights of the weekend festivities that lit up the nation as the world's longest reigning monarch turns 82 Well-wishers hold candles near a portrait of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej at ...
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How do you measure up?

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How do you measure up? The Thai government wants to help the country’s sexually active males find the right size of condoms for their manhood Condom advertisements like this have been shown on Thai TVs for years. But this is the first time the ...
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On our Christmas wish list: 'Chronicle of Thailand'

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'Chronicle of Thailand' Not to be confused for a boring history book, this massive publication looks at the nation's major headlines dating back to 1946 "Chronicle of Thailand" is a newspaper-style look at Thai events as they unfolded over 64 years. ...
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Cross-cultural relationships flourish -- with the help of Japanese yen

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Love is in the air A master's student puts Thai-Japanese marriages under the microscope Screen shot of Thailovelinks.com, one of hundreds of multi-language websites designed to target foreign men looking to date or marry Thai women. off With 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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