Eagles Live in Bangkok 2011

January 21, 2011

The Eagles are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1971 by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner.

Eric Clapton Live in Bangkok

January 21, 2011

Eric Clapton, one of the world’s legendary guitar players and a familiar name in the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame returns to Bangkok this 16 February, 2011.

With over 50 million copies sold from the rise of his fame in the 70’s to present, Eric Clapton will be returning to Bangkok with his greatest hits many of which have become standards for every guitar player such as Tears in Heaven, Bottom Blues, Change The World, Badge, Cocaine, Wonderful Tonight, Layla, Key to the Highway, Sunshine of your Love, and Blue Eyes Blue.

RUN FOR YOUR WIFE

January 20, 2011

On valentine’s Day in Pattaya, Thailand, the men take their vows literally. In this case, ‘to have and to hold’ means picking up your true love and carrying her on you back down an 800-metre course. The prize for the first one to cross the line: 30,000 Baht (around $850) and a three-day stay for two at a beachfront resort.

When: 14 February

Where: The Ripley’s Believe it or Not Wife Carrying Contest

Bangkok Motorbike Festival 2011

January 12, 2011

January 26 – 30 ,2011
10.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.
Where : Central World

Bangkok Motorbike Festival 2011 pulled 10 brands from Europe and Asia as a whole. Harley-Davidson, Ducati, BMW, KTM,Can-am Spyder, Vespa, Honda, Triumph, Yamaha, SYM and Suzuki.
Opening celebration on display bike and bike products on Thailand’s most elegant.
Trailers with the new zone. Eco-Bike-Cycle. Car Line for energy conservation. The Bicycle Fixed Gear, Electric Bicycle, Electric Scooters and much more fun!

Chinese New Year in Thailand

January 7, 2011

The Chinese New Year’s Day is said “WAN TRUT CHIN” in Thai language. Chinese New Year festivities last three days.
The best places to enjoy Chinese New Year in Thailand are Bangkok’s chinatown Yawarat district and Nakhorn Sawan. Bangkok’s Yawarat district was founded in year 1783.
On the day before the Chinese New Year’s Day, Thai Chinese people start to make offerings to gods, their ancestors, the God of Land and the God of Luck. Offerings include steamed duck, chicken, pork heads, fresh or canned fruit, chinese cakes (often with durian) and vegetarian food. Chinese flowers (“DOOK MAI CHIN” – ดอกไม้จีน) and golden paper are also offered. Placing a full chicken (representing prosperity and wholeness) behind mandarin oranges (representing wealth and good fortune) has a full symbolic signifiance when setting the diner table for ancestors and the household spirit.