Loy Kratong Photo 5

Loy Kratong

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October 25th 2009
October 25, 2009 Loy Krathong Upon awaking from my nap at 4:30pm my roommate told me everyone was going to an early Loy Krathong celebration. Loy Krathong, is the celebration of the water goddess. I knew only that something regarding lanterns was involved. I stumbled out the door in a bit of a haze knowing I should not miss it but still feeling the effects of the previous night’s shenanig ... read more

Asia » Thailand

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A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... ... read more