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There are more than 12000 road deaths in Thailand every year caused by drivers over the limit

Saturday 5th December 2009 is the 82nd Birthday of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the reigning constitutional monarch of Thailand. It is also Father's Day in Thailand and a National Holiday.

Researching for new material, I decided to read through a Thailand Expat forum to uncover the naked truth about Expats and discover what interests and concerns the average male Expat in Thailand

In mythology, Kama, the Hindu God of erotic love, used the Ashoka flower on one of his five arrows which he used to incite desire and passion.

we attended a traditional Lanna Thai Wedding in Chiang Mai. The Bride and Groom and their immediate families together with many of the guests were resplendent in traditional Lanna Costumes.

For many Thai people, the color of their Birthday Suits holds great significance which has set a color fashion that in recent times has become conspicuous for the wrong reasons.

Wat Phrathat Sri Chom Tong is one of the most important Thai Temples in Northern Thailand. This Thai Wat is believed to contain a holy Buddha relic which is kept in a Golden Chedi

I was recently asked what is a Katoey and why are there so many Thai Ladyboys or Katoey in Thailand.

Wat Ban Den is an amazingly attractive and unusual Thai Temple. In 1988 the new Abbot of Wat Ban Den set out to create the most beautiful Thai Temple in the area.

Muay Thai, or Thai boxing, has a long and flourished history as Thailand's national heritage. It is a hard and lethal martial art, born out of the necessity of war and defense. Commonly referred to as the Science of the Eight Limbs, Muay Thai is world-renowned for its ferocity and use of the hands, shins, elbows, and knees as deadly weapons.

Kuala Kangsar is the royal town of the state of Perak in Malaysia. Its a small laid back town that I visit it often cause its the hometown of my other half. I like the relaxing laid back atmosphere especially after a hectic week at work

The only way to get to Cameron Highlands is by the scenic road from Tapah or the comfortable road via Simpang Pulai. As for me I prefer the road via Simpang Pulai, the road there is less winding and on some parts larger. But be careful on your way down cause, at some parts of the way there are sharp turnings. There are a number of drivers who land up in the ditch because they are too fast and don't have time to slow down when the turning comes. Otherwise it's a very comfortable road. One more thing to watch is the turning up to Cameron. There is a T junction, if you go straight you will go to Gua Musang. You have to the turn right towards Kampung Raja. The landmark is a tea plantation called the Blue Valley.

As I love travelling, I too love sampling different food. As Malaysia is commonly known for its diversity of food due to its multicultural society you will find a variety of food. This is shown in its cakes and desserts. Typical Malaysian cakes are commonly referred to as kueh (or kuih). These kuehs also come in the savoury version where spices are sometimes added and eaten as snacks. In fact, Malaysian eat sweet or savoury kueh for breakfast, as snacks, at teatime or just in between meals. Or even served to guests whenever they drop in.

Amsterdam offers a diverse range of amusement and historic sights that vary from intriguing old buildings such as the Oude Kerk, which is an old church with its Gothic renaissance bell tower, and old museums, like the Hash Marihuana. Museums are the biggest tourist attractions in Amsterdam.