Author: allthai
Added: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:33:24 -0800
Duration: 0

In this video we hike on a beautiful trail along a stream to a waterfall at Doi Inthanon National Park near Chiang Mai Thailand. This trail is not marked so no one on the trail but us. I have been to the park at least a hundred times so I know many trails like this one.

Author: allthai
Added: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:42:53 -0800
Duration: 0

I did this video on April 12, 2009. The party started around noon and I went home around 4PM. It starts out slow but loads of water throwing, dancing, partying and fun by the time I left. Great Essan Music also. This was taken in the bar and pub area of Chiang Mai at a local hang out called Easy Bar. Enjoy.

Author: allthai
Added: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:19:38 -0800
Duration: 575

Today we ride high in the mountains to visit Akha and other hill tribes on the way to Chiang Rai Thailand.

Author: allthai
Added: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:31:58 -0800
Duration: 565

One of the first places you should visit while in Chiang Mai is the Chiang Mai City Arts and Culture Center and Museum. This will bring you much closer to understanding the local people their culture, customs, heritage and beliefs and make your stay in Chiang Mai a rich rewarding experience you will remember for a life time.

Author: allthai
Added: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 01:52:39 -0800
Duration: 842

Here is a video of some of the colorful birds found in Doi INthanon National Park Thailand. Included are the Golden Throated Barbet, Chestnut-crowned Laughing Thrush, Green-tailed Sunbird, Siberian Blue Robin, Oriental Magpie Robin, Maroon Oriole, Grey-chinned Minivet, Chestnut-vented Nuthatch, Orange-bellied Leafbird, Golden-fronted Leafbird, Streaked Spiderhunter, Common Buzzard, Red-throated Flycatcher, Chestnut-crowned Warbler, Grey Wagtail, Blue Whistling Thrush, Grey-backed Shrike, White-throated Kingfisher, Flavesent Bulbul, Asian Emerald Cuckoo, Dark-backed Sibia, White-capped Water Redstart, Dark-sided Thrush, Duarian Leafbird, Blue-throated Barbet, Blue-winged leafbird, Pied Bushchat, Plumbeous Redstart, Short-billed Minivet, Black-crested Bulbul.

Author: allthai
Added: Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:52:44 -0800
Duration: 553

Many of the hill tribes in north Thailand celebrate their new year the same time as the Chinese and last for several days. One of these hill tribes are the Lisu who originate from Yunnan Province in China. Here in part 1 you will see the early morning start of the festivities, which include drinking, fireworks, animal sacrifices and spirit worship and the beginning of the dancing. Many of the hill tribe where their colorful costumes during the New Year celebrations and the Lisu probably have the most elaborate and colorful costumes .

Author: allthai
Added: Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:52:44 -0800
Duration: 576

In part 2 the celebration continues with great food, colorful costumes, music and dance.

Author: allthai
Added: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:52:38 -0800
Duration: 512

Join us here on part 2 as we travel high in the mountains near Chiang Dao 80 kilometers north of Chiang Mai. We hike to a beautiful water fall, visit other hill tribe villages, hill tribe school, more breathtaking scenery and return to Chiang Mai. In part 1 we hike to a cave, local market, Meo hill tribe village and overnight in a bamboo bungalow. The views are spectacular traveling on dirt roads.

Author: allthai
Added: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:52:38 -0800
Duration: 544

Join us here on part 1 as we travel high in the mountains near Chiang Dao 80 kilometers north of Chiang Mai. We hike to a cave, local market, Meo hill tribe village and overnight in a bamboo bungalow. The views are spectacular traveling on dirt roads. In part 2 we hike to a beautiful water fall, visit other hill tribe villages, hill tribe school, more breathtaking scenery and return to Chiang Mai

Author: allthai
Added: Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:31:52 -0800
Duration: 586

While the Night Bazaar has its flashing neon signs advertising the western food chains and merchandise, crowded narrow walkways crammed with hawkers and tourists, the Weekend Bazaars offer a more relaxing experience. Large wide avenues are blocked off from vehicle traffic at 4pm until 11pm. Talented craft persons and northern Thai fresh food vendors politely sell they wares along the sidewalks and on colorful temple grounds. Rajdumnern Road seams to have one temple after another. The temple grounds are where almost all the food stalls are set up. Here they have tables and chairs where you can sit and have everything from french fries to papaya salad, soups, and grilled Thai dishes. Lots of different foods and desserts you probably have never seen before are available. Soft Thai music is usually played on the temple sound system to add to the eating experience.

Author: allthai
Added: Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:31:48 -0800
Duration: 542

The parade started at Thapae gate at 7 PM, down Thapae road to the river then left to the city offices. Then the parade floats were launched on the river to float down stream to the take out point. The parade included beautiful lighted floats and traditional Northern Thai music and dance performed in traditional costumes and as with all parades in Thailand beautiful women.

Author: allthai
Added: Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:33:22 -0800
Duration: 569

In this final part we finish our adventure by camping near waterfalls and swim in the beautiful stream. Our guide show how to make a small animal trap and other interesting things out of bamboo. We then ride elephants to our pick up point.

Author: allthai
Added: Thu, 27 Nov 2008 22:31:45 -0800
Duration: 564

Here in part 3 we finish the tour of the village, do some white water rafting, see monkeys and beautiful Tee Lau Lay waterfall.

Author: allthai
Added: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:31:40 -0800
Duration: 547

Here in part 2 we continue rafting on the river, go over a couple of rapids, our guides make cups and spoons out of bamboo, see a beautiful kingfisher, more excellent cliffs and start the tour of the karen hill tribe village.

Author: allthai
Added: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:31:45 -0800
Duration: 581

Join us rafting through mountain canyons and jungle on one of the most beautiful rivers in Thailand at Umphang. Lots of waterfalls, rapids, colorful birds and monkeys on this 4 day journey. We stop for 1 night in a hill tribe village and 2 nights camping. From the end of the rafting it takes 2 days to reach civilization by elephant.

Author: allthai
Added: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:52:00 -0800
Duration: 397

Here is a video of a new adventure in Chiang Mai . come with us as we fly from tree top to tree top with cables and pulleys, loads of fun. I cannot describe the feeling except scary at first but after a while it is a blast, you just got to try it.

Author: allthai
Added: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:35:52 -0800
Duration: 575

Here is a short 10 minute video of us visiting the Royal Grand Palace grounds and Wat Po in bangkok Thailand and see the Emerald and Reclining Buddhas. We then take a private long tail boat through the canals of Thonburi to see how people live on the water.

Author: allthai
Added: Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:54:51 -0800
Duration: 583

This video is of the first night of the Loi Krathong Festival. This as taken in the small town of Mae Jo 25 kilometers north east of Chiang Mai. You will see the release of thousands of Khome Loi hot air balloons all at the same time. What a wonderful sight.

Author: allthai
Added: Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:54:41 -0800
Duration: 558

Here is the video of us on the Sea Canoe adventure in beautiful Phang Nga Bay just north of Phuket Thailand. The one day trip takes us through caves to breathtaking lagoons inside several islands. We also enjoy a wonderful seafood lunch cooked fresh on board. On this excursion you have 1 guide for every 2 persons. Your guide explains about the lagoons and caves and he does all the rowing so you just sit back and relax. There is also an option that you can have your own canoe and row with a private guide.

Author: allthai
Added: Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:54:41 -0800
Duration: 584

Here is a video of some of the colorful birds found in Doi INthanon National Park Thailand. Included are the Golden Throated Barbet, Chestnut-crowned Laughing Thrush, Green-tailed Sunbird, Siberian Blue Robin, Oriental Magpie Robin, Maroon Oriole, Grey-chinned Minivet, Chestnut-vented Nuthatch, Orange-bellied Leafbird, Golden-fronted Leafbird, Streaked Spiderhunter, Common Buzzard, Red-throated Flycatcher, Chestnut-crowned Warbler, Grey Wagtail, Blue Whistling Thrush, Grey-backed Shrike, White-throated Kingfisher, Flavesent Bulbul, Asian Emerald Cuckoo, Dark-backed Sibia, White-capped Water Redstart, Dark-sided Thrush, Duarian Leafbird, Blue-throated Barbet, Blue-winged leafbird, Pied Bushchat, Plumbeous Redstart, Short-billed Minivet, Black-crested Bulbul.

Author: allthai
Added: Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:54:41 -0800
Duration: 545

Ok here is the new video I took of birds at Doi Inthanon Feb 11 and 12 2008. Got a real good shot of the Blue-whistling Thrush and Green-tailed Sunbird. Other birds include the Grey-cheeked Fulveta, Asian Emerald Cuckoo (female), Blue-winged Leafbird, Grey-eyed Bulbul, Rufous-backed Sibia, Scarlet Minivet, Ashy Drongo, Ashy Bulbul, Black-crested Bulbul, Pale-blue Flycatcher, Blue-throated Barbet, Crested Serpent Eagle and Barn Swallow.

Author: allthai
Added: Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:51:36 -0800
Duration: 267

Here is a sport very popular in southeast Asia called "Takraw". A little like vollyball but you must use your head and feet, no hands. Teams are 3 persons on each side. The ball is made from bamboo. Here is a video of the guys near my home in Chiang Mai Thailand that play every afternoon.

Author: allthai
Added: Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:51:36 -0800
Duration: 343

Here is a video of the orchid and lotus flower exibits. This is only a small portion of what to see so this video will be part 1. We will return several times in the coming few months to see more and will post the videos here.

Author: allthai
Added: Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:51:36 -0800
Duration: 552

Here is a video of a beautiful Garden Resort in the mountains near in Chiang Mai Thailand. This is the perfect setting for the wedding of our friends. If you are planning a wedding why not in Thailand?

Author: allthai
Added: Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:51:36 -0800
Duration: 571

Here is the video of the short 15 minute hop by seaplane from Phi Phi Island to Phuket Thailand. Sure beats the crowded slow boat and the view is excellent.

Author: allthai
Added: Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:51:36 -0800
Duration: 485

We hired a private speed boat and went snorkeling in beautiful coral reefs, went swimming in spectacular bays with beautiful beaches all to ourselves. We also visited the monkeys.

Author: allthai
Added: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:33:42 -0800
Duration: 248

Here are 2 of the 3 hill tribe orphan Children Homes we support through our tour operation here in Thailand, All Thailand Experiences. Clothes, shoes, socks, school supplies, school uniforms are in constant demand.

Author: allthai
Added: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:33:42 -0800
Duration: 523

There are many things for families with children to do in Chiang Mai Thailand. Here is a streaming video of our friends and their children visiting an elephant camp, Huai Tung Tao lake, Chiang Mai Zoo and the weekend walking market in Chiang Mai Thailand.

Author: allthai
Added: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:33:42 -0800
Duration: 549

Here is the on line Video explaining the proper procedures for the Sea Canoe in Beautiful Phang Nga Bay Thailand just north of Phuket. This is where the famous "James Bond Island" is located. This will give you an excellent idea of what the Sea Canoe trip is all about and the more than 150 Islands in the Bay.

Author: allthai
Added: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:33:42 -0800
Duration: 541

Here is the online video of the wonderful town of Lampang Thailand. We first ride the train through beautiful mountain country to Lampang. We then visit temples and a ceramics factory that Lampang is famous for.

Author: allthai
Added: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:48:28 -0800
Duration: 373

Everyone who comes to Chiang Mai Thailand visits Doi Suthep Temple. This beautiful temple overlooks the city of Chiang Mai. Here is a video with my wife and her friend visiting the temple.

Author: allthai
Added: Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:51:36 -0800
Duration: 598

In this part 3 of the Chiang Mai Thailand Flower festival video we look at the different flowers on display and close up look at the floats.

Author: allthai
Added: Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:51:36 -0800
Duration: 578

Here is a video of the Chiang Mai Night Safari. We went early to see some of the animals before dark on the Jackel Trail around the Lake. We then visited the resort there and checked out some of the rooms and bungalows. We took the Tram on the night trails then watched the Lazer Lighted Fountain Show. I ran out of memory or I would have shot more video.

Author: allthai
Added: Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:51:36 -0800
Duration: 393

A few friends of ours had a holiday so we took them to Doi Inthanon National Park and stayed overnight. We visited waterfalls, hilltribe villages, a trout fish farm and Karen hill tribe coffee house where they grow and process their own coffee. Here is the Video. It was too cloudy and rainy on the summit to shoot video but we returned the next week to shoot more which is in Part 2.

Author: allthai
Added: Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:51:36 -0800
Duration: 200

Near the summit of Doi Inthanon mountain, which is the highest mountain in Thailand, we walked the beautiful Gew Mae Pan trail. This is also the home of the Green Tailed Sunbird, which is found no other place in the world except near the top of Doi Inthanon and a common resident. We also visit a Homg hill tribe market.

Author: allthai
Added: Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:51:36 -0800
Duration: 545

Here is a video with my wife and I at our local Monday market in Chiang Mai Thailand. here we shop for fresh produce, fruit and even insects to eat.

Author: allthai
Added: Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:51:36 -0800
Duration: 468

Here is a market most visitors to Chiang Mai Thailand seldom know about. Lots of fun here. If you enjoy shopping for Fabrics, Clothes, Herbs and Spices and hard to find items you should take a look at this Video. It also includes the beautiful flower market and out of this world fireworks stand.

Author: allthai
Added: Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:51:36 -0800
Duration: 588

In Part 1 We went on an elephant and Ox cart ride then spent the evening in a Lisu hill tribe village. We then visited Chiang Dao Cave Shrine and Wat Thaton Temple and overnight in Thaton. Here in Part 2. We then traveled on to Chiang Rai stopping at many hill tribe villages along the way. This video is in 2 parts.

Author: allthai
Added: Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:51:36 -0800
Duration: 466

This is the Thailand version of the Rose Bowl Parade in the USA. Colorful floats made with colorful flowers, orchids and seeds are used. Wonderful traditional northern Thai costumes are worn by all and lovely girls and beauty queens adorn the floats. There are marching bands and country folk playing northern Thai music in the parade. The festival is always the first weekend in Feburary. On Saturday is the parade and on Sunday is the beauty pagent and displays of unique flowers, plants, trees and orchids in the park. As with every festival in Chiang Mai there is plenty of delicious food available from vendors along with a Shopping Bazaar surrounding the park.

Author: allthai
Added: Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:51:36 -0800
Duration: 542

Here in part 1 you will see the beginning of the Chiang Mai Thailand Flower Festival Parade, part of the old city wall and moat. If you like marching bands, colorful floats and pretty girls come watch the video. More in Part 2 and 3.

Author: allthai
Added: Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:51:36 -0800
Duration: 604

Here in Part 1 We went on an elephant and Ox cart ride then spent the evening in a Lisu hill tribe village. We then visited Chiang Dao Cave Shrine and Wat Thaton Temple and overnight in Thaton. In Part 2 We then traveled on to Chiang Rai stopping at many hill tribe villages along the way. This video is in 2 parts.

Author: allthai
Added: Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:51:36 -0800
Duration: 561

In this second part of Chiang Mai Thailand Flower Festival 2008 not only will you see more colorful floats made with flowers and marching bands but the pretty ladies Chiang Mai is famous for and Wat Doi Suthep Temple from the parade grounds. You can see more in Part 3.

Author: allthai
Added: Sun, 02 Nov 2008 03:08:25 -0800
Duration: 394

Join us in the ring for this exciting Muay Thai boxing match in Chiang Mai Thailand. One of the best matches I have seen in Chiang Mai. This is the second and third round. See the final 2 rounds in Muay Thai Boxing match in Chiang Mai part 2

Author: allthai
Added: Sun, 02 Nov 2008 03:08:25 -0800
Duration: 549

Visit the Chiang Mai Zoo with us as we see the Giant Panda, Aviary, Lions, white tiger and many other animals and travel in the new monorail.

Author: allthai
Added: Sun, 02 Nov 2008 03:08:25 -0800
Duration: 558

Ride with me near my home in Chiang Mai Thailand. See a Thai style donnut and coffee shop, a guy who ran his car into a canal, monks collecting alms and more.

Author: allthai
Added: Sun, 02 Nov 2008 03:08:25 -0800
Duration: 566

Join us as we ride high in the mountains on ATV vehicles. We travel on dirt trails and through hill tribe villages with excellent vistas and scenery. Here in part 2 we conclude the morning ride and start the afternoon trip. See more including a spectacular sunset in parts 1 and 3.

Author: allthai
Added: Sat, 01 Nov 2008 23:52:35 -0800
Duration: 587

Join us as we ride high in the mountains on ATV vehicles. We travel on dirt trails and through hill tribe villages with excellent vistas and scenery. See more including a spectacular sunset in parts 2 and 3.

Author: allthai
Added: Sat, 01 Nov 2008 23:52:35 -0800
Duration: 596

Join us as we ride high in the mountains on ATV vehicles near Chiang Mai Thailand. We travel on dirt trails and through hill tribe villages with excellent vistas and scenery. Here in part 3 we conclude the afternoon ride including a spectacular sunset. In parts 1 and 2 is the morning ride and start of the afternoon ride.

Author: allthai
Added: Sat, 01 Nov 2008 20:36:15 -0800
Duration: 494

Copy the recipe below then watch the Thai Stir Fried Chicken with Chilies and Holy Basil video and take notes. Thai Stir Fried Chicken with Chilies and Holy Basil "Phad Ga-Praw Gai" 1/3 cup cooking oil 2 tsp chopped garlic 1 tsp chopped birds eye chilies 200g sliced or minced chicken breast skinned ½ - 1 tbsp Thai fish sauce 1 tbsp Soy sauce 1 tbsp Oyster sauce 1 tsp sugar 1 cup holy basil leaves Heat wok over high heat. Add cooking oil then garlic and chilies, stir fry for a very short 15 seconds or less until fragrant. Quickly add the chicken and continue to stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Add fish sauce, soy sauce and oyster sauce and stir thoroughly. Add the holy basil and stir again. Transfer to serving dish. Garnish with carrot or fried holy basil leaves.

Author: allthai
Added: Sat, 01 Nov 2008 20:36:15 -0800
Duration: 547

Copy the recipe below then watch the cooking Thai style fried noodles video. Thai Style Fried Noodles "Phad Thai" * 100g thin rice noodles * 3 tbsp cooking oil (Soya Bean) * 1 tsp chopped red shallots * 20g pork minced * 1 tbsp dried shrimp, rinsed and dried * 10g firm bean curd, diced * 3 tsp chopped salted Chinese radish * 1 tbsp tamarind water/juice * 50g Chinese chives cut 1 inch strips * 2 tbsp crushed roasted peanuts * 1 tsp roasted chili powder * 1 lime wedge * 2 tbsp sugar * 1 egg * ¼ cup bean sprouts * 1 tbsp Thai fish sauce Soak noodles in water for 5 minutes until soft then drain first.

Author: allthai
Added: Sat, 01 Nov 2008 20:36:15 -0800
Duration: 500

Copy the recipe below then watch the Thai Spring Roll video. Thai Spring Rolls "Por Piah Thod" * 8 spring roll sheets (from store bought package) * 2 cups shredded carrots * 2 cups shredded cabbage * 2 cups bean sprouts * 1 cup glass noodles * ¼ tsp ground black pepper * 1 - 2 tbsp light soy sauce * Sprig of sweet basil for garnish. * 1 tbsp cooking oil * 1 egg * 1 -- 2 tsp sugar Soak the glass noodles in cold water for 15 minutes or until soft, drain and cut into short lengths first.

Author: allthai
Added: Sat, 01 Nov 2008 20:36:15 -0800
Duration: 569

Copy the recipe below then watch the cooking Thai Spicy Seafood Soup video. Thai Spicy Seafood Soup "Po Taek" 2 cups of water or chicken stock 50g shrimp or prawns 50g Sea Bass, skinned and cleaned 50g squid and cut into 2cm pieces 50g mussels in their shell cleaned (optional) 50g crab in shell cleaned (optional) 5 kaffir leaves torn 3 this slices of fresh or dried galangal 1 stalk lemongrass cut into 1 -- 2 inch pieces 2 ½ tbsp Thai fish sauce 2 ½ tbsp lime juice ¼ cup sweet basil leaves Pinch of salt 3 green and red birds eye chilies 1 dried red chili, fried slightly and cut into ½ inch pieces Wash, peel and de-vein prawns or shrimp, remove the heads but keep the tails intact first.

Author: allthai
Added: Sat, 01 Nov 2008 20:36:15 -0800
Duration: 493

Copy the recipe below then watch the Thai Chicken and Galangal Coconut Cream Soup video. Thai Chicken and Galangal Coconut Cream Soup "Tom Kha Gai" * ¾ cup chicken stock or plain water * 200g chicken breast (skinned) * 10g thinly sliced fresh young galangal * ½ cup coconut cream * ¾ cup coconut milk * 6g kaffir lime leaves, stem removed and torn * 10g red shallots. peeled * 40g straw mushrooms sliced, substitute with chanterelles or oysters mushrooms torn * 10 grams or 1 stalk of lemon grass bruised and sliced into 1 inch lengths * 1 tbsp coriander or cilantro leaves * 1 coriander root scraped * 1 - 2 tbsp lime juice * 1 - 2 tbsp Thai fish sauce * 10g red bird's eye chilies. The soup should be rich and creamy, salty, sour and spicy.

Author: allthai
Added: Sat, 01 Nov 2008 20:36:15 -0800
Duration: 499

Copy the recipe below then watch the cooking Thai Green Papaya Salad video and take notes. Thai green Papaya Salad "Som Tom Malakaw" 2 cups green papaya peeled and shredded (substitute: green hard mango or carrot). 4 cloves garlic 1-2 birds eye chilies ½ cup long been or green bean, cut into ½ to 1 inch lengths. 2 tbsp dried shrimp, rinsed and dried 1-2 tbsp Thai fish sauce 1 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp tamarind water/juice 1tbsp palm sugar 1-2 cherry tomatoes, quartered 2 tbsp crushed roasted peanuts Peel the papaya and rinse under running water, remove the seeds and shred the flesh with a grater and set aside. Note: You can leave out the papaya and combine everything else and use as a salad dressing over fresh cucumber and onions (onions optional).

Author: allthai
Added: Sat, 01 Nov 2008 20:36:15 -0800
Duration: 554

Copy the recipe below then watch the Thai Green Curry with Chicken video. Thai Green Curry Recipe * 150 g. sliced chicken breast * 2 tbsp cooking oil (Soya Bean) * 1-2 tbsp Thai green curry paste (This is what makes it spicy) * ½ cup coconut cream * 1 cup coconut milk * 1 cup pea eggplant (eggplant cubed into small pieces will do) * 5 kaffir leaves stem removed and torn * 2 tbsp Thai fish sauce * 1 tsp sugar * Handful sweet basil leaves * 1-2 long red chilies diagonally sliced (red bell pepper will do) Heat the oil in a sauce pan over medium heat and add Thai green curry paste, stir regularly to prevent the paste from burning. Add coconut cream, chicken and cook until fragrant. Bring to a low boil then add eggplant, kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce, sugar then coconut milk. Simmer until chicken is cooked then turn remove from stove and transfer into serving bowl. Garnish with sweet basil leaves.

Author: allthai
Added: Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:36:37 -0800
Duration: 337

When you come to Chiang Mai you should take in a Khantoke Dinner and show. This is not just for tourists as the Northern Thai people have been enjoying the Khantoke Dinner for centuries. Here is a short 6 minute video of the Khantoke dinner with my wife and friends.

Author: allthai
Added: Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:36:37 -0800
Duration: 594

Watch us at Chiang Mai Gate in Chiang Mai Thailand during the Songkran festival or Thai new year. Live music, water fights, bar-b-que and beer, loads of fun. Also see the lady boys during the parade, very funny.

Author: allthai
Added: Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:36:37 -0800
Duration: 603

Loi Krathong is a special event for the Northern Thai people. It originated in Sukhothai and spread north and east. The other parts of Thailand celebrate this festival but nothing like in Chiang Mai. Here is the video We went down to the Ping River in Chiang Mai Thailand for the Loi Krathong Festival around dusk. We purchased food from vendors a waited for it to get dark. More and more people arrived to float krathongs and shoot fireworks. We left around 9 PM as it was getting too crazy with people and fireworks. The water parade starts around 10PM, The Land parade starts around 6:30 on the road next to the river. Next year we will video the land parade. We went home and toured our neighborhood, lit candles, launched Khome Loi ate and drank with our Thai neighbors.

Author: allthai
Added: Sat, 01 Nov 2008 07:34:44 -0800
Duration: 480

Songkran or as it is now known as the Thai New Year started in Lanna around 700 hundred years ago. Then the Lanna Kingdom comprised of North and Northeast Thailand, parts of Laos, Burma and southern Yunnan Province China. Songkran today is still celebrated in these areas except Burma where it has been banned by the military government there. The meaning of water during Songkran is very important. Pouring water on each other and Buddha statues is to wash away the past and a cleansing for the future year. This started as just pouring water on the hands or on the shoulder of others with a small cup of water. This has now grown into the largest water fight on the planet. Here is a short streaming video of the festival over a two day period. The first day, April 13, is the Songkran parade, which takes place on Muangchareon and Thapae roads at 2 PM and lasts around 3 hours. We then hit the streets to join the water fight mostly concentrated along the moat in the city center.

Author: allthai
Added: Sat, 01 Nov 2008 07:34:44 -0800
Duration: 603

This is the largest water fight on the planet. I took this video in Chiang Mai Thailand. This festival is every year April 13- 15. You have to see this.

Author: allthai
Added: Sat, 01 Nov 2008 07:34:44 -0800
Duration: 435

I just had to post this as it was one of the most spectacular things I have every seen at the festival. Here in North Thailand the Loi Krathong Festival is much different than anywhere in the Kingdom. In the small town of Mae Jo north of Chiang Mai they started the festival on Saturday night by launching hot air balloons calld "Khom Loy". I went with my wife and friends and took this short video. We are not talking about a few Khom Loy but thousands upon thousands all at the same time. You got to see this.