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  • Today is Asanha Bucha Day (Wednesday is also a public holiday) | Thaiger

    Today is Asanha Bucha Day (Wednesday is also a public holiday)

    Asanha Bucha Day is a special Buddhist holiday in Thailand marking the day when the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon at Benares in India over 2,500 years ago. The exact date of the holiday is determined by the waxing moon and the lunar months, but is usually held in July or August each year. In 2021 it falls on…

  • OPINION: Where have all of Thailand’s boat shows gone? | Thaiger

    OPINION: Where have all of Thailand’s boat shows gone?

    OPINION by Paul Poole (The opinions stated here are those of Paul Poole’s and do not necessarily represent the thoughts of the boating industry or those of The Thaiger) In 2017, ahead of the usual stream of boat shows and yachting events scheduled around the Kingdom, and before the current worldwide pandemic, I was asked if there was room for…