Archive for May 25th, 2006
Due to heavy rain on Tuesday in the Northern Part of Thailand, flash flood occurred in many areas especially in the central provinces of the North. Those effected provinces are Uttaradit, Phrae, Nan, Sukhothai, and Lampang. Uttaradit was hardest hit. The flash flood is also causing landslides in the mountainous region. Railway service to Northern Part of Thailand has been suspended.
Today, the heavy rain had stopped and the flood level is reducing except Uttaradit area. Most of the rescue is taken in the complicated area such as mountainous area and villages. Major highway to the north is still in good condition. Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Sorn is safe to travel. All domestic flights operate as normal. However roads between Shukhothai and Lampang are flooded and detour has to be taken.
May 25th, 2006
In case you will be traveling to Vietnam and be in Hue during the above dates. We are sure you will find this amazingly good news that you can join the above festival!
Here is the details:
From June 3 to 11, Hue will feature many festivals, including re-enactments of three royal processions: Nam Giao, Royal Palace Night and the ceremony for new graduates to return home to pay thanks to their ancestors after achieving academic honours.
For the first time, the Central Highlands gong culture will be reproduced in Hue and there will be a traditional wedding party, a food festival, tours of Gia Ca Street and Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, an ao dai show, a rural market and a water festival.
In addition, nine art troupes from the UK, Russia, China, the Republic of Korea and Argentina will perform at the festival. The opening ceremony will take place on the evening of June 3 at Ngo Mon Square. (Source: VNE)
Have fun!
May 25th, 2006
The Bangkok Post’s s article on May 25 2006:
The royal barge procession on June 12 will take place two hours earlier than originally scheduled, said the navy. Under the new timetable, the procession along the Chao Phraya river will leave the Wasukri pier at 5pm or 5.30pm and is expected to pass the Navy Council building half an hour later. Visiting monarchs from 26 countries will watch the historic event through the glass panels of the riverside building.Visiting monarchs from 26 countries will watch the historic event through the glass panels of the riverside building.Following the procession, Their Majesties the King and Queen will lead royal visitors to see an exhibition on royally-initiated projects at the nearby Navy Auditorium.
Visiting monarchs from 26 countries will watch the historic event through the glass panels of the riverside building.Following the procession, Their Majesties the King and Queen will lead royal visitors to see an exhibition on royally-initiated projects at the nearby Navy Auditorium.No fireworks or light-and-sound shows will be held. The programme will wrap up with the release of northern-style floating lanterns into the sky as well as the launching of traditional krathong into the river. The change would not adversely affect oarsmen because the tide will be low, said the navy.
So any of you who’s already bought the tickets should be aware of this change especially those who bought the tickets for seatings at the front lawn of Bank of Thailand.
May 25th, 2006
