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Phuket TV - PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ’Drive thru’ immigration! Muay Thai reform? Medical marijuana now legal! || Nov. 14

Phuket TV - PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ’Drive thru’ immigration! Muay Thai reform? Medical marijuana now legal! || Nov. 14

An eternal Halloween - A Buddhist view on evil

An eternal Halloween - A Buddhist view on evil

Sinbad the Sailor - Was Phuket the mariner’s old stomping ground?

Sinbad the Sailor - Was Phuket the mariner’s old stomping ground?

Peranakannitat Museum in Phuket Town

Peranakannitat Museum in Phuket Town

Everything Possible: What Buddhism does and does not say about gay marriage

Everything Possible: What Buddhism does and does not say about gay marriage

Duals with the Dutch - The Honourable East India Company in Siam

Duals with the Dutch - The Honourable East India Company in Siam

Slave to the rhythm - The natural phenomena of entrainment

Slave to the rhythm - The natural phenomena of entrainment
Phuket History: Rough justice Siamese style
Phuket History: Rough justice Siamese style
Sunday 6 May 2018, 01:00PM
Captain Alexander Hamilton leaves us a most colourful account of the workings of a Siamese law court in the 18th century. He first tells us the official punishment for rebellion in Siam at the time.
Vipassana meditation: Experience reality as it truly is
Vipassana meditation: Experience reality as it truly is
Friday 20 April 2018, 10:33AM
Today I would like to introduce you to Vipassana meditation (or Buddhist insight meditation) in the tradition of Ajarn Tong Sirimangalo, which I discovered for myself a few months ago. In the past, I had not been great at meditation and the techniques that I tried before had not really captured or convinced me. However, since practising Vipassana, I meditate daily for some hours at home – doing both sitting and walking meditation.
All About Buddhism: Songkran then and now
All About Buddhism: Songkran then and now
Friday 13 April 2018, 09:00AM
In All About Buddhism last week, we discussed the Prince of Charity as well as a man who antagonised him named Chuchok. The Buddha lived as the Prince of Charity in a past life just prior to the life in which he would reign as Buddha. The Prince of Charity is celebrated for giving away all of his possessions to the poor. Mr Chuchok bought the prince’s children but mistreated them, which makes him a bad person.
All About Buddhism: A look back at the history of Thai New Year celebrations
All About Buddhism: A look back at the history of Thai New Year celebrations
Sunday 8 April 2018, 02:15PM
If you’re visiting Thailand as a tourist, chances are you’re in town to celebrate Songkran. Songkran is the word for the traditional Thai New Year.
All About Buddhism: It’s in every one of us
All About Buddhism: It’s in every one of us
Sunday 11 March 2018, 10:00AM
Fifty-three years ago, on a cheesy episode of Star Trek, an alien race believed that mankind was uncivilized and decided to smite all humans.
World Wai Khru Muay Thai Ceremony 2018 to bring 1,800 disciples to Ayutthaya
World Wai Khru Muay Thai Ceremony 2018 to bring 1,800 disciples to Ayutthaya
Friday 9 March 2018, 08:55AM
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that this year’s World Wai Khru Muay Thai Ceremony in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, scheduled from 16 to 17 March, expects to welcome over 1,800 international disciples of the art of Muay Thai from over 60 countries from around the world. The 14th annual event this year has added significance, as it falls on the celebration of Nai Khanom Tom Day on 17 March. He was an almost mythological Muay Thai folk hero and warrior who is also hailed as the "Father of Muay Thai". Mr Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of TAT, said, “The World Wai Khru Muay Thai Ceremony 2018 provides continuity that ensures the art form is being properly preserved and curated for future generations as many consider Wai Khru to be the ‘heart and soul’ of Muay Thai. “Wai Khru is much more than a ceremonial kick boxing ritual, performance art or just paying respect to one’s teacher. It is an important part of Thailand’s cultural and martial arts history with origins that are traced back to ancient battlefields when Thai soldiers fought for independence, centuries before Muay Thai developed into a martial art for sport.” As with all Thai local events and experiences sponsored by TAT, the annual World Wai Khru Muay Thai Ceremony 2018 features heaps of tasty Thai food, lots of quality handicraft shopping, Muay Thai boxing souvenirs and memorabilia plus free cultural and historical lessons for good measure. Some of the more interesting Thai local experiences include the ancient arts of Yantra tattooing and Yantra calligraphy, plus Aranyik sword making from Ayutthaya’s famed sword village. Thai martial art performances are interactive with audience members encouraged to participate in energy testing through ancient Muay Thai boxing drills that include kicking a banana tree, punching limes and chopping water. Numerous Thai food stalls will be serving modern and retro-period interpretations on traditional Thai cuisine.
Phuket History: An execution observed
Phuket History: An execution observed
Sunday 25 February 2018, 01:00PM
A vivid account of a ritualised public beheading in 19th century southern Siam
All About Buddhism: Buddhism to go
All About Buddhism: Buddhism to go
Saturday 17 February 2018, 02:00PM
You know ladies and gentlemen, it’s awful hard to say goodbye. Every year, there are about 30 million would-be Marco Polo’s who journey through this Buddhist kingdom in search of something magical, something mystical, something life-altering or just something new.
The concept of ‘siwalai’ emerged as Western styles mingled with Thai
The concept of ‘siwalai’ emerged as Western styles mingled with Thai
Sunday 28 January 2018, 02:41PM
You may have come across the term siwalai in some way or other during your time in Thailand.
Phuket History: The influential position of women in Phuket
Phuket History: The influential position of women in Phuket
Sunday 7 January 2018, 10:00AM
Over the centuries, the comparatively small population in the central Asian peninsula region that encompasses Phuket meant women were more highly valued than in more populous India and China and therefore had more rights, autonomy and economic independence.
Creepy Christmas – Unusual Christmas traditions around the world
Creepy Christmas – Unusual Christmas traditions around the world
Monday 25 December 2017, 02:15PM
There’s more to Christmas day celebrations around the world than just Santa and elves. And it’s all fun and games until you get a visit from the Christmas demon, or witch, while a log poops on your floor – but, at least you get some chicken.
A look at Christmas feasting around the world
A look at Christmas feasting around the world
Monday 25 December 2017, 02:07PM
Christmas dinner is not a tradition exclusive to the likes of North America, Australia and the UK – it’s a meal enjoyed meal by Christian families all over the globe.
Merry Christmas Phuket – but just who is Santa Claus?
Merry Christmas Phuket – but just who is Santa Claus?
Monday 25 December 2017, 10:05AM
First, a word of caution. Do not let your children read this. It’ll ruin Christmas for them. Ready? Then I’ll begin.
Phuket History: In the 15th Century Buddhism became the island’s dominant religion
Phuket History: In the 15th Century Buddhism became the island’s dominant religion
Sunday 24 December 2017, 02:00PM
The Thai dominance over the local population of Phuket from the 15th Century onwards meant Theravada Buddhism was imposed over, or at times merged with, the islanders’ previously more animistic beliefs which held in veneration spirits of the forest, trees, sea and sky and so on.
All About Buddhism: It's holiday season – So what do Buddhists do for Christmas?
All About Buddhism: It's holiday season – So what do Buddhists do for Christmas?
Saturday 16 December 2017, 02:00PM
So, it seems that the holidays are once again upon us. For many families, that means snow, turkey, Christmas ham, stuffed stockings, Cornish hens, Christmas trees, kids waiting for Santa Claus, and gifts wrapped with loving care… just like the lyrics of the Christmas classic “White Christmas”.
Purity, rebirth and eternity: The Lotus flower has deep symbolic meaning
Purity, rebirth and eternity: The Lotus flower has deep symbolic meaning
Saturday 9 December 2017, 03:00PM
Once I had a vivid dream about a beautifully lit mansion with a pool of white lotus flowers in front. I had the feeling that this place was somewhere in Thailand.
All About Buddhism: Fad diets don’t work, fight obesity with Thai food karma
All About Buddhism: Fad diets don’t work, fight obesity with Thai food karma
Saturday 25 November 2017, 10:29AM
It seems that new-fangled diets are everywhere to be found in Thailand these days.
White elephant in Thai culture, highly auspicious and symbols of royal power
White elephant in Thai culture, highly auspicious and symbols of royal power
Sunday 12 November 2017, 02:00PM
In my view, one of the most impressive and majestic animals is the elephant, in particular the white elephant. In Thai culture the white elephant is called “chang samkhan”, which means “auspicious elephant”.
A nation in mourning prepares for the Royal Cremation
A nation in mourning prepares for the Royal Cremation
Sunday 8 October 2017, 02:00PM
The people of Phuket have been formally invited to join the Royal Cremation services being held on the island on Oct 26 to pay their respects to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, whose Royal Funeral will be held in Bangkok on that day.
Phuket History: Slave raids were a brutal fact of life in the Phuket region
Phuket History: Slave raids were a brutal fact of life in the Phuket region
Sunday 1 October 2017, 09:00AM
Prior to the 20th century, captives of pirate raids in the seas around Phuket had little hope of freedom or even survival. They were treated appallingly and often died of starvation, exhaustion or disease before they could even be sold at slave markets in the region.
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