Vegetable Festival–self mutilation

Sawadee Khrap

Although very common in Phuket during the Thai Vegetable Festival, Yesterday, I _MG_9570finally witnessed the Chinese Taoist practice of self-mutilation right here in Pattaya.  This group was going from business to business – with strings of firecrackers before them, scaring off the evil spirits, sprinkling holy water and prayers._MG_9660_MG_9576  The official start of the Festival in Pattaya will begins today on Oct 12th –14th.  I am not sure I will be able to get some shots as the traffic will be madding – and I really hate crowds.  Here’s a

 

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of the group I saw.

Ciao

Mini Siam and SuperKart–Pattaya

Sawadee Khrap

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_MG_0015Located across from Pattaya-Bangkok Hospital is a collection of miniature replicas of many architectural places from around the world.  Mini Siam  and Mini Europe.   For example, here’s a panoramic _MG_9852-Editof one of the exhibits.  Fascinating collection and great for photos. It’s a long slideshow 285 images – make sure you have ample time.

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And right next door is the SuperKart Raceway – I didn’t take a ride _MG_0022_MG_0031but now that I know where it is – I am going to plan on going and get behind the wheel – really looks like fun.

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