Thailand Travel Blog
Silk Phuk Siew Festival and Red Cross Fair
Phuk Siew or Friendship Making, an ancient and beautiful event for the people of I-san has been practiced for over a century. As it is considered a very important event, Phuk Siew has therefore been organised together with the silk festival. As a result, this has become an annual ceremony of the people of Khon Kaen since 1980.
Bangkok Shopping Discount During End of 2010
Bangkok is a city of great shopping discount where special offers and promotions can be found at just about any shopping centre, mall and market. For bargain hunters head to MBK (BTS National Stadium) and Platinum Mall (Pratunam District); for classy shopping stroll through Paragon (BTS Siam), Central World, Gaysorn, Erawan, Central Chidlom (BTS Chidlom) or Emporium (BTS Prom Phong). Don’t forget that bargaining the price is standard practice in markets but in shopping centres and local street markets the price offered is generally the price to be paid