LOI KRATHONG SAI ON THE PING RIVER

LOI KRATHONG SAI ON THE PING RIVER
Night of A Thousand Floating Lanterns
November 23 – 27, 2007
At the Rattanakosin Bridge (Sapan Sompot Krung Rattanakosin 200-Year Bridge), Tak province

 

As the full moon of the twelfth lunar month (usually in mid-November) lights up the night sky, throughout the Thai kingdom, hundreds of thousands of ornately-decorated krathong or traditional banana leaf floats are set adrift in rivers and waterways in a spell-binding ritual called "Loi Krathong" - the 'festival of lights". This is one of the Kingdom's oldest and best-preserved traditions.

Krathong floats in the shape of lotus blossoms are most popular and are made from materials easily found in each locality. Loi Krathong customs and traditions reflect local beliefs and cultural evolution and interesting regional variations can be seen. In Tak province, the banana-leaf floats are replaced by coconut shells which are threaded together and launched simultaneously so they appear as long chains of hundreds of glittering lights on the Ping River, hence the origin of its name, "Loi Krathong Sai".

There are various accounts about the origins of Loi Krathong. However given the river-based culture that forms the foundation of the traditional Thai way of life, it is widely believed that these are offerings made to Mae Khongkha - Mother of Waters in an act of appeasement. Many also believe that by setting adrift the krathong, one symbollically casts away one's grief, misery and ill-fortunes.

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Special Promotion BANGKOK FEST & FUN

Special Promotion
BANGKOK FEST & FUN
From now to November 30, 2007

As part of the ongoing Bangkok Fest & Fun campaign, tourists visiting Bangkok between now and December 2007 can purchase a Bangkok Fest Mileage Card and shop at various outlets, becoming eligible to take part in a lucky draw to win 80-baht’s weight worth of gold* (equivalent to roughly 880,000 baht). To be eligible for the draw, tourists simply have their Bangkok Fest Mileage Card stamped and validated at various tourist spots around the city.

Each card costs only nine baht and is available from more than 1,200 branches of Thailand Post Co., Ltd. nationwide, until 30 November 2007.

Proceeds from the sale of the cards will be donated to The Chaipattana Foundation, founded by His Majesty King Bhimibol Adulyadej of Thailand, and Friends in Need (of “PA”) Volunteers Foundation Thai Red Cross.

* 'Baht' is a traditional measure for weighing precious metals used by Thai jewellers and is the weight on a 'baht' coin. One 'baht' is equivalent to 15 grammes

IMPORTANT
Event dates and programme details may be subject to change.
Many of the festivals and events listed on Thailand's official calendar of annual events are traditional Buddhist or folk festivals, the date of which is either determined by the Buddhist lunar calendar and waxing and waning moon. These are not staged events. The festivals reflect the rhythm of life in rural Thai villages and local traditions as observed in times past. To ensure you have the most updated information, please reconfirm details prior to travel.

Contact:
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Email: info@tat.or.th
Website: www.tat.or.th
Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 (120 automatic lines)
Fax: +66 (0) 2250 5511 (two automatic lines)

FOR EVENT INFORMATION,
please call 1672.
Address:
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Bangkok 10400
Thailand

Kathin Culture & Ceremony in Thailand

As the monsoons in Thailand retreat, monks are free to move from place to place and are allowed to receive new robes in a presentation ceremony called Thot Kathin. Besides robes, kitchen equipment, financial contribution, building material and Buddhist literature is also presented at Thot Kathin. This presentation ceremony is an annual one.

     In Thai language Thot means making an offering to a monk and Kathin means embroidery frame. In the old days, rags were collected from dead bodies in the jungle and the embroidery frame was used to sew the yellow robes which monks wear.

     In Thailand, Buddhist people believe the Thot Kathin ceremony as the most significant form of merit making next to ordination of a close kin. Therefore, once in a lifetime every Thai Buddhist looks for an opportunity to sponsor the Kathin ceremony which involves a lot of time, money and efforts. However, an advance booking has to be made with the temple otherwise the chances to be the sole sponsor for the Kathin ceremony will not be possible. However, those who can not be sole sponsors can take part in a ceremony known as Kathin Samakki or United Kathin.

     People taking part in Kathin ceremony are known to travel hundreds of kilometers by bus, train, boat and planes to present new robes and other gifts to monks in remote corners of Thailand or other countries where Buddhist temples are present. People use this opportunity to earn merit for themselves and enjoy a holiday away from the humdrum of their regular lives.

     In Thailand during the Thot Kathin period, one can see processions traveling all over the country. Any and everyone is welcome to take part in the procession. All one has to do is enclose a small amount of money in a white envelope to qualify.

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The Cities in Thailand (Ayutthaya)

:: General Information Ayutthaya: The Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya or Ayutthaya in short, is one of Thailand's historical and majestic highlights. Serving as the Thai capital for 417 years (1350 1767: Kingdom of Ayutthaya), it was once glorified as one of the biggest cities in Southeast Asia. During the 17th century, most foreign visitors to Ayutthaya, traders or diplomats alike, claimed Ayutthaya to be the most illustrious and glittering city that they had ever visited. The map of Ayutthaya published in 1691 by Simon de la Loubere in Du Royaume De Siam is proof of such recognition. The Kingdom of Ayutthaya reached its apex in terms of sovereignty, military might, wealth, culture, and international commerce in the 16th century when the Kingdoms territory was extended far beyond present-day Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. Ayutthaya even had diplomatic relations with Louis XIV of France and was courted by Dutch, Portuguese, English, Chinese and Japanese merchants. Visitors can explore and appreciate Thai history in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, which is situated only 86 kilometers north of Bangkok. Visitors to Ayutthaya can marvel at its grandeur reflected through numerous magnificent structures and ruins concentrated in and around the city island surrounded by Maenam Chao Phraya, Maenam Pa Sak and Maenam Lopburi. More importantly,Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park, an extensive historical site in the heart of Ayutthaya city, has been included in UNESCO's World Heritage list since 13 December, 1991. The Past The Kingdom of Ayutthaya was built and developed in leaps and bounds. The ruins in Ayutthaya that survived the test of time embody both the glorious and ignominious stories of the Kingdom. This ancient capital of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya, founded in 1350 by King U-Thong, had thirty three kings of different dynasties and reached its peak in the middle of the18th century. A magnificent city with three palaces and over 400 magnificent temples on an island threaded by canals Ayutthaya was truly an impressive city that attracted both Europeans and Asians. After a 15-month siege the Kingdom of Ayutthaya was conquered and completely destroyed by the Burmese in 1767. When King Taksin the Great finally liberated the Kingdom, a new dynasty was established and the capital was moved to Thonburi. The seal of Ayutthaya depicts a conch on a pedestal tray placed in a small castle under a Mun tree. According to legend, King U-Thong, founder of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya, discovered a beautiful conch buried in the ground being prepared for the establishment of the seat of his Kingdom. Consequently, he had a tiny castle built to house the shell. Hence, the provincial seal. The Present Today, there are but groups of crumbling ruins and rows of headless Buddhas where once an empire thrived. The temple compounds are still awe-inspiring even in disrepair and a visit here is memorable and a good beginning for those drawn to the relics of history. The architecture of Ayutthaya is a fascinating mix of Khmer (ancient Cambodian style) and early Sukhothai style. Some cactus-shaped obelisks, called prangs, denote Khmer influence and look something like the famous towers of Angkor Wat. The more pointed stupas are ascribed to the Sukhothai influence. For new arrivals who had limited their visit to Bangkok, similarities may be noted with the riverside Wat Arun, an 18th-century structure that was built in the so-called Ayutthaya style, a melding of Sukhothai Buddhist influences and Hindu-inspired Khmer motifs. Ayutthaya is administratively divided into 16 districts: Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ban Phraek, Bang Ban, Bang Pahan, Bang Pa-in, Amphoe Bang Sai, Bang Sai, Lat Bua Luang, Maha Rat, Nakhon Luang, Phachi, Phak-Hai, Sena, Tha Rua, Uthai and Wang Noi.

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Phon Lak Phra Festival

October 25 - 27, 2007:The Provincial Hall and Saensuklampam Beach, Phatthalung Province

In the local dialect of Phattalung, "Phon" refers a small drum used to set rhythm. Traditionally the beating of the phon drum was used to herald the "Chak Phra" Buddhist ritual which falls on the first day of the waning moon in the eleventh month.

Each year, celebrations are held in this southern city and its environs. These include exhilarating drum beating and elaborately decorative boat competitions, as well as a meritorious ritual known as "Tak Bat Devo". In this ritual, Buddha images from various temples in the province are placed on a gilded open-sided throne with pointed spires called a 'busbok' and carried through the town on an ornately decorated palanquin in elaborate land and water processions. The beat of the phon drum was used to set the pace at which the procession proceeds. Hence phon drum beating has always taken place in conjunction with the Chak Phra Buddha image procession.
As the end of the Buddhist Lent approaches, the temples in the province will prepare for the phon drum contest by refitting existing drums or making news ones. The phon drum is made from the wood of either a toddy palm or jackfruit tree and covered with taut buffalo skin, frog skin, other types of animal skins or specially-treated cloth. The phon drum comes in varying shapes and sizes with a diameter of at least 12 centimetres. The drum-sticks are made of hardwood.
Once made, the sound of the phon drum is tested after sundown so in the silence of the night, the beat travels afar. When the beat of the phon drum from one temple is heard by another, the other temple reciprocates. This generally takes place on the eve of the Chak Phra processions. With many temples in the area, the practice of 'testing' the drums for sound and pitch quickly evolved into phon drum-beating contests with each trying to outdo the other. Since then, it has become a well-established annual folk contest.
The quality of the beat of the drum is determined by the quality of the materials used, its shape and the skills of individual drummers. Contests are usually judged either by duration (and stamina) or sound quality. The latter becoming more popular as it takes less time in deciding the winner of the contest. The first round lasts three minutes while the final round, five minutes.
The phon drum-beating contest is also accompanied by the coconut-shell "klong prok" or "kong kala" drum-beating contest. This is a form of child's play. As children are escorted to the phon drum-beating contest by their parents, children mimic adults in the junior version of the drum-beating contest by beating on smaller drums made from coconut shells and covered with calf-skin, other animal skin or cloth. The 'klong prok' or 'klong kala' drum-beating contest provides an early introduction to the essential skills and has played an instrumental role in preserving this ancient art and cultural tradition.
Contact information:
TAT Southern Office - Region 2
E-mail: tatnksri@tat.or.th
Phone: +66 (0) 7534 6515-6
Fax: +66 (0) 7534 6517
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Chak Phra & Thot Phapa Festival

(October 23 - 31, 2007: Tapi River Bank, Surat Thani Province)

Chak Phra and Thot Phapa are two religious merit-making ceremonies that are held on the same day at the end of Buddhist Lent.

"Thot Phapa" refers to the land and water-borne processions which take place at sunrise. Buddha images are placed on elaborately decorated carriages which are then pulled by local residents. Following the procession, saffron robes are offered to monks and donations are made to the temples in a ritual known as "Chak Phra". These events are accompanied by cultural performances and traditional music.
Contact Information:
TAT Southern Office - Region 5
Tel: +66 (0) 7728 8818-9
Fax: +66 (0) 7728 2828
E-mail: tatsurat@tat.or.th

MPORTANT
Event dates and programme details may be subject to change.
Many of the festivals and events listed on Thailand's official calendar of annual events are traditional Buddhist or folk festivals, the date of which is either determined by the Buddhist lunar calendar and waxing and waning moon. These are not staged events. The festivals reflect the rhythm of life in rural Thai villages and local traditions as observed in times past. To ensure you have the most updated information, please reconfirm details prior to travel.

Contact:
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Email: info@tat.or.th
Website: www.tat.or.th
Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 (120 automatic lines)
Fax: +66 (0) 2250 5511 (two automatic lines)
FOR EVENT INFORMATION,
please call 1672.
Address:
1600 Petchaburi Road, Makkasan, Rajatevee
Bangkok 10400
Thailand

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Phi Phi (Pee Pee) Island More Than Just A Place To Relax

Phi Phi Island is located in Krabi province east of Phuket. The island is known as one of the softest white sandy palm fringed beaches and stuning limestone that rise from the Andaman Sea. Phi Phi island is only 48 kms from Phuket and 42 kms south of Krabi. The island is accessible by boat, speedboat or ferry either Phuket or Krabi.
Phi Phi island provides travelers more than 50 different kind of accommodations. Most of the travelers reserve the hotels in Phi Phi at least 2 months in advance before their arrival even though there are a lot of guesthouses, bungalows or hotels in Phi Phi.
The most feature hotel in Phi Phi Island is Zeavola which is the newest five star hotel in Phi Phi Island. The hotel is located on a prime stretch of long white sand beachfront in northern tip of Phi Phi Island. There are also Phi Phi Natural Resort and Hotel Phi Phi, Bayview Resort and Hotel Phi Phi to pamper you during your exciting trip.
Holiday Inn Resort and Hotel Phi Phi Island is another good alternative ideal place for a quiet holiday. A gorgeous beachfront location complete with shallow offshore reef - ideal for snorkeling, compliment comfortable rooms and good facilities on the beach at Leam Tong along the north-east coast of Phi Phi Don.
Acclaimed worldwide, the Phi Phi Island is one of the best places in the world to get away from the chaotic life and enjoy your holidays on the private long white sandy beach, crystal clear water under the blue sky.

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Duty Free, Luxury shopping, Royal Project and OTOP shops at Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok

As the Suvarnabhumi Airport is the biggest airport in South East Asia it also has world class shopping facilities. One of the biggest duty free shopping areas awaits you here. You will be amazed by the huge range of products available at Suvarnabhumi airport that includes duty free products as well as other brand name goods. Suvarnabhumi duty free shopping is available for liquor, tobacco, perfume, cosmetics, boutique & fashion, watches, pens, lighters, accessories & costume jewelry, skincare & aromatherapy, kids & toys, electronics and confectionary.
Perfume
The Suvarnabhumi airport has all the duty free famous and popular brands but also some niche products including cosmetic products from Shiseido, SKII, Anna Sui, Victor & Rolf, La Prairie, Acca Kuppa, Agent Provocateur, Bond No. 9, Dr. Brant, Organic Pharmacy, PureLogicol and MD Skincare. The perfumes and cosmetics are presented in a long walk-through shopping street which makes it convenient to look and browse all available products.
Fashion
The newest fashion is also available at Suvarnabhumi airport and shopping for them you will find new products from Longchamp, Samsonite, Kipling, LeSportSac, Benetton, Mandarina Duck, Lulu Guiness and Victorinox. These are only a smal sample from the complete shopping offerings at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Liquor & Wine
At the Suvarnabhumi Airport shopping street you'll find a wide range of wines and spirits from around the world. Other top beverage brands can be bought here also.
Boutique Shops on Suvarnabhumi Airport Level 4
If you are looking for something more exclusive, then you better head to Level 4, Concourse D and you will enter a world of luxury. The best and most exclusive luxury brands from around the world are presented here in beautifully designed boutique shops. Shops that are open already are Bally, Burberry, Bvlgari, Cartier, Coach, Dior, Dunhill, Hugo Boss, Mont Blanc and Swarovski. There are even more stores at the Suvarnabhumi shopping street in the works that include brands such as Armani, Celine, Chanel, Chopard, Fendi, Ferragamo, Gucci, Hermes, Loewe, Prada and Zegna.
As you can see, the shopping choice at Suvarnabhumi airport is vast and you will surely find something suitable for any occasion.
Royal Project & OTOP
The Royal Project & OTOP areas are also located on Level 4, Concourse D. Here, only the to products from Thailand are presented and sold. Product here have a special symbol that marks them as coming from a Royal Project and that they deliver only the best quality. All the products here are made by Thai people from all kinds of provinces and they are the best things to bring back to family and friends when leaving Thailand.
The following Royal Projects have either been initiated by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej or Her Majesty Queen Sirikit:
Chitralada
This shop at Suvarnabhumi Airport offers Thai handicrafts. The handicrafts sold here are selected for their artistry and skills of their creator so you can be sure that what you buy here is the best you can get. All handicrafts are checked for quality before they are put on the shelf so that every product has the best quality.
Sai Jai Thai
Sai Jai Thai has the purpose to support people with disabilities in order to make it possible for them to support themselves.
Buying Sai Jai Thai products means that you are helping those people and keep a Thai craft alive.
Mae Fah Luang
This foundation sells arts and handicrafts of hill tribe people at Suvarnabhumi Airport. As their are many different hill tribes in Thailand, also their style of art and handicrafts are very different but all have one thing in common: The things they make are beautiful and of a high quality. By buying these products you help the hill tribes to develop and can find some excellent presents and souvenirs.
Sai Yai Rak
At Sai Yai Rak you can find contemporary Thai art and design and you will only see the best here. Shopping here means buying something unique that you don't find somewhere else.
OTOP
OTOP stands for "One Tambon, One Product" and it describes a scheme that encourages every single village in Thailand to create and produce its own unique product that cannot be imitated by others. In the creation of these products, old folk wisdom and local character are taken into account. OTOP has a very large variety of arts and crafts available, all of which have an excellent quality. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport OTOP shop you find the biggest selection available.
Concept Shop
The Concept Shopping area of the Suvarnabhumi Airport can be found on Level 4, Concourse D. Here, several stylish popular brand shopping names have been brought together to create a concept shopping area. Shops that are integrated here include Bracken (Men's Premium Fashion), Crossing Continent (Luggage), Eye for Time (Sport/Fashion and Sunglasses), Folio (Books), Fusion (Ladie's Premium Leather), Imagine (Aromatherapy Products), ME (Technological Skincare), Moon (Ladie's Mid Range Fashion), Nong Lamoon (Pet Shop), Once upon a time (Kid's Fashion), Thomas & Tonini (Gourmet Food), Gold*Jewelry*Gems and World Wide Watch.

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Dining by the moonlight in the night of Loy Krathong Festival AT BANGKOK MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA

Discover the magnificent dining experience on the celebration of Loy Krathong Festival, one of the most stunning traditional festivals in Thailand. The ceremony is ritually honoring Phra Mae Kongkah – Thai river goddess for forgiveness and carries superior fortune. Celebrate an unforgettable evening where the beauty of floating candle lights on the River of Kings reveals wonderfully at Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa throughout the night. We have specially designed the combination of live activities, for this year’s ceremony with the finest lights and sound presentation together with superb culinary at our finest eatery. It’s definitely one event not to be missed!!

Riverside Terrace Restaurant, International Feast with Regional Thai Cuisine

Explore the spectacular full moon night with floating light candles along Chao Phraya River as a back scenario at Riverside Terrace Restaurant. Energizing the beginning of the night by Sabad Chai Drum Parade together with the astonishing Northern performance style - Fon Leb classical dance show, followed by majestic exceptional dance performance fully equipped with light and sound includes Hemmarat Dance, Khon and Srichaisigha Dance which is rarely performed. Additionally, enjoy Miss Noppamas Contest; let’s find out the most adorable Miss Nopamas for the year of the golden pig. Then, mark the night away by grand fireworks before sending afloat your Krathong.

Dine on the international feast with Regional Thai Cuisine with a wide range of the largest buffet specialties you’ve ever experienced. We offer various stations featuring Cold Cuts, Cold Seafood Display on Ice, BBQ station, Middle Eastern Affair, Mongolian Corner, Thai Noodles House, Teppan Corner, Korean Station, Chinese Station, Indian & Malay Station and much more. Reserve the perfect Loy Krathong’s night with topnotch-all-you-can eat at only 2,999 Baht net per person.

Manohra Dining Cruises

Treat yourself with classy ambiance under the romantic moonlight on Manohra Dining Cruises where you can expect more than just a dining pleasure on the night of Loy Krathong festival. Experience this unexpected journey along river cruising whilst feasting on Thai culinary, accompanied by live kim performance as backdrop during dinner.

Manohra Dining Cruises’ Loy Krathong set menu features 9 Thai specialty delicacies menu like Mieng Kam – Thai vine leaf filled with dried coconut & dried shrimp. Don’t miss to try the taste of Guay Tiew Lui Suan – Rice flat noodle stuffed with prawn and Thai Chili dressing and Tom Yam Goong Lai Seur – Spicy tiger prawn soup with lemongrass. Or tempt your tastebud with Pla Hima Rad Sauce Pollamai – Deep-fried snow fish top with mixed fruit sauce and Phuket Lobster Phad Nam Prik Paow – Deep-fried Phuket Lobster with dry chili sauce. Then, Thai traditional desserts recommended ‘Woon Maprao Nai Maprao Orn and Khao Knew Mamuang’ awaits. A memorable evening cruising on Chao Phraya River with special set menu only 6,999 baht net per person including Loy Krathong Chocolate, Krathong Floating Candle and Lucky draw prizes.

For more information please contact:

Wanida Tardivel

Tel: (66) 2 476 0022

Fax: (66) 2 476 1120

Email: wanida_kh@minornet.com

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The Sakhon Nakhon Wax Castle Procession & Royal Trophy Long-Boat Races

To mark the end of Buddhist Lent or 'Ok Pansa', communities in Northeastern Thailand or 'I-San' stage an annual celebration consisting of a grand procession of meticulously-carved wax castles, long-boat races and festive celebrations. On the final day of the festival, which falls on the end of the Buddhist Lent, local residents make a trip to the temples to make merit.

This ancient folk tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation. Over the centuries, the tradition has evolved. Originally, ornate wax trees carved out of poles of beeswax were presented to temples along with other merit-making ritual offerings. Contemporary offerings consist of elaborate designs and sophisticated shapes and forms. Beeswax is molded into miniature Buddhist temples and shrines or wax castles.

The significance of the merit-making ritual is based on the Buddhist concept of reincarnation - the belief that upon death, an individual passes on to another life. According to Buddhist teachings, it is believed that a person's destiny is determined by meritorious acts or good deeds performed in the present life. If individuals conscientiously observe and practice Buddhist principles by performing good deeds and by engaging in acts of Buddhist devotion, individuals earn and accumulate merit during their lifetime. Depending on the merit they have earned, in subsequent lives, individuals progress to the point where they attain spiritual enlightenment and reside in the upper tiers of heaven, or are re-born into a life that is worse than the last.

The practice also constitutes a form of ancestor worship. The wax castle itself is symbolises the ideal spiritual residence devout Buddhists aspire to in their future life.

Based on this belief, making merit by presenting offerings to monks evolved as a Buddhist ritual known as "tak baht". The "baht" being the bowl in which the alms and offerings presented to the monks are placed.

The annual wax castle procession is a special time for family reunions with relatives reunited in merit-making activities, sharing in goodwill as well as good times. Community resources are pooled and monks and community members join hands to craft these ornate wax castles as merit-making offerings and to stage a grand ceremony and festive celebrations - a notable expression of Buddhist devotion and one which strengthens the bond between the village temple and the community it serves.

These crafted models can be seen especially in Sakon Nakhon where an annual festival is held with a grand wax castle procession, competitive long-boat races as well as traditional northeastern cultural performances among many other festivities.

The Significance of 'Ok Pansa', the End of the Buddhist Lent
During his final incarnation and his seventh lent, in remembrance of his mother, Lord Buddha ascended to the heavens to deliver a sermon to his mother. There he resided throughout the entire period of the three-months Rains Retreat or the Buddhist Lent.

At the end of the Rains Retreat which falls on the first day of the waning moon of the eleventh lunar month, Lord Buddha returned to earth after teaching his mother in Thavatimsa heaven, descending by the Celestial Stairway comprising of the Silver, Gold and Crystal stairs.

Delighted by the news of Buddha's return to earth once again, Buddha's disciples and followers prepared to receive him with offerings of food and other sacred items being presented. 'Tak Baht Devo', the Buddhist merit-making ritual performed on the final day of the festival signals the end of the Buddhist Lent, originates from the word "Devorohana" and refers to Buddhist celebrations marking the special occasion of the return of the Lord Buddha to earth, as mentioned in ancient Buddhist tales.

Contact information:
TAT Northeastern Office - Region 4
Tel: +66 (0) 4251 3490-1
Fax: +66 (0) 4251 3492
E-mail address: tatphnom@tat.or.th
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