Southeast Asian Coffee Culture
Coffee has been grown and consumed in Southeast Asia since the late seventeenth century and since then each country in the region has developed a different way of drinking their favourite bean.
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Thailand
Capital of the Siamese Kingdom: Ayutthaya
The Historic City of Ayutthaya, founded in 1350, was the second capital of the Siamese Kingdom.
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What Day is New Year’s Day – New Year around the world
The concept of celebrating the New Year is a universal one, but the timing and customs associated with it vary greatly from culture to culture. While January 1st marks the beginning of the year in many parts of the world, (according to the Gregorian calendar )numerous other New Year celebrations provide insight into the rich tapestry of global cultures.
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Buddhist Amulets and Statues from Thailand
Thailand is a Buddhist country and the people are very superstitious. A lot of people prefer to wear a Buddhist amulet instead, which they believe ward off evil and keep them from harm’s way.
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The World’s Most Visited Cities
More than half of the the 10 most visited cities in the world are now located outside Europe and the United States . Four cities are in Asia including the most visited city, Bangkok.
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