funky_house Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 No.92 Although some can be found in Myanmar, the only realistic chance you have of seeing one of the world's rarest birds, the Gurney's Pitta,is in Krabi Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetieBabie Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 i want to see a really good grand finale on the number 100th :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stramash Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 93. Chang Bunker and Eng Bunker were the famous conjoined twins who gave birth to the term 'Siamese twins.' They were born in Samutsongkram province of Siam (as Thailand was known back then) in 1811. They made their way to America eventually settling in North Carolina where they married local women and fathered 21 children between them. The Bunkers were fierce Confederate supporters, and two of their sons, Stephen and Christopher, served in a Virginia Cavalry unit during the Civil War (Christopher was a P.O.W. in a Yankee prison camp). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stramash Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 95. A Guava was known as a 'Farang' years before the French arrived. It was the Portuguese who originally brought the Guava to Thailand, and the fruit was called a Farang after the Persian traders (the original farangs/Franks). Ton Farang = Frank's Tree Other relevant Persian words from this trading era in Thai include: Dork Kularp = Rose Angun = Grape Kalam Phlii = Cauliflower Kalam Dork = Cabbage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English_Bob Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 96 We all know Bangkok's real name is krung thep mahanakorn etc etc etc. But why do people call it Bangkok? Well, originally Bang Makok was a small village on the banks of the Chao Phraya. The village was reknown for growing delicious Chinese plums or 'makok'. So the name Bangkok is a shortened version of this name - meaning Village of the Wild Plums. (these are related to olives) So there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English_Bob Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 97 Nationalities in Bangkok Bangkok has experienced a large influx of foreign immigrants, long-term residents, and expatriates. Long-term foreign residents include 250,000 mainland Chinese, 85,000 Indians (most of whom are Sikh), of whom more than 80% have dual Thai citizenship, 30,000 Japanese (the largest Japanese population in Asia outside Japan), 25,000 Americans, 45,000 Europeans, 15,000 Taiwanese, 20,000 South Koreans, 6,000 Nigerians, 7,500 Australians, 12,000 people of Arabic speaking countries, 20,000 Malaysians, 4,000 Singaporeans, 5,000 Filipinos, and 800 New Zealanders. A vast majority of the population, 92%, is Buddhist. The rest are Muslim (6%), Christian (1%), Jewish (300 residents), Hindu/Sikh (0.6%), and others. There are some 400 Buddhist temples, 55 mosques, 10 churches, 2 Hindu Temples, 2 synagogues and 1 Sikh gurudwara in Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnie Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Thailand's first strip-shows were in Hat Yai in 1953. It was ordered no less than by Phibun Songkran himself as part of a drive to westernisation he began that year. Hat Yai was considered the most modern of Thai cities so chosen as the Guineu pig for the experiment. The strip shows were opened up along with a host of dodgy hotels and whisky bars while wooden houses were pulled down, kite flying and fish fighting banned. The place became so wild it aquired the nickname "Dodge City". Worried the strip shows may be just too intoxicating for the natives if left to their own devices, Phibun made it law they must be located in temple grounds under the auspice of the monks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stramash Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 96We all know Bangkok's real name is krung thep mahanakorn etc etc etc. But why do people call it Bangkok? Well, originally Bang Makok was a small village on the banks of the Chao Phraya. The village was reknown for growing delicious Chinese plums or 'makok'. So the name Bangkok is a shortened version of this name - meaning Village of the Wild Plums. (these are related to olives) So there. The name Bangkok is in fact Thai, meaning 'Village of Olives' ºÒ§¡Ã¡. In the past, before the name was changed to Krungthep - Bangkok refered to the eastern side of the Chao Phraya and Thonburi on the west. Foreigners didn't like the word Krungthep and stuck to saying Bangkok. In the Thai southern dialect, they still say Bangkok ºÒ§¡Ã¡ instead of Krungthep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAAum Posted November 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 wow wow wow .......... well done!! everyone aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalmooost!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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iam_sweethoney Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 On November 11, 1908, the famous equestrian statue of King Chulalongkorn arrived in Siam - probably the very first statue to be erected in the country. On that auspicious day, the Siamese monarch presided at the launch ceremony of the statue at the Royal Plaza. The open-air venue has since witnessed successive political changes, including the marching of hundreds of thousands civilians protesting against corrupt governments and occasional displays of army tanks. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the majestic statue, from Wednesday through Sunday, November 16, the public is invited to a series of events. The Amporn Garden and Royal Plaza will be transformed to what they might have looked like a century ago. Take a stroll through the One Hundred Year Market, taste a variety of traditional Thai dishes and enjoy different performances in different booths. Or learn about Rama V's life and legacies, and the history of the making of the statue in Europe, from a high-tech exhibition. A special package of five postcards have been commissioned for the occasion, depicting Rama V and the archival photographs of the celebration of the statue's erection in 1908. Attendants will be given one free copy of the postcard - one for each day. Last but not least, those who want to join a photography contest can submit their works - they should be shots of the equestrian statue and the celebrations - by Thursday. Results will be announced on Friday and winning entries will be put on display on Saturday. (check Bangkok Post for details) Attendees are advised to wear pink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnie Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 HORAYYYYY!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAAum Posted November 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAAum Posted November 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 good job...iam_sweethoney for 100 and yes!!! everyone jub jub :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stramash Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 well done everyone; now Miss A can write her book... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAAum Posted November 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Awesome indeed, all thanks to AAAum for having started this thread Your welcome... thanks to you too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stramash Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 96We all know Bangkok's real name is krung thep mahanakorn etc etc etc. But why do people call it Bangkok? Well, originally Bang Makok was a small village on the banks of the Chao Phraya. The village was reknown for growing delicious Chinese plums or 'makok'. So the name Bangkok is a shortened version of this name - meaning Village of the Wild Plums. (these are related to olives) So there. The name Bangkok is in fact Thai, meaning 'Village of Olives' ºÒ§¡Ã¡. In the past, before the name was changed to Krungthep - Bangkok refered to the eastern side of the Chao Phraya and Thonburi on the west. Foreigners didn't like the word Krungthep and stuck to saying Bangkok. In the Thai southern dialect, they still say Bangkok ºÒ§¡Ã¡ instead of Krungthep. corrected for you both Before, our old days we called our capital city as bangkok my grandpa still called Krungthep as bangkok thats not a correction but a verification of my post!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAAum Posted November 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 well done everyone; now Miss A can write her book... ha ha!! yes!!! i will let you guys know what i would get then :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English_Bob Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 96We all know Bangkok's real name is krung thep mahanakorn etc etc etc. But why do people call it Bangkok? Well, originally Bang Makok was a small village on the banks of the Chao Phraya. The village was reknown for growing delicious Chinese plums or 'makok'. So the name Bangkok is a shortened version of this name - meaning Village of the Wild Plums. (these are related to olives) So there. The name Bangkok is in fact Thai, meaning 'Village of Olives' ºÒ§¡Ã¡. In the past, before the name was changed to Krungthep - Bangkok refered to the eastern side of the Chao Phraya and Thonburi on the west. Foreigners didn't like the word Krungthep and stuck to saying Bangkok. In the Thai southern dialect, they still say Bangkok ºÒ§¡Ã¡ instead of Krungthep. corrected for you both Before, our old days we called our capital city as bangkok my grandpa still called Krungthep as bangkok thats not a correction but a verification of my post!!! Ok there was a village called Bang Makok on the banks of the Chao Phraya. it was real exist and expand from village to district to city Both of which confirm what I wrote... Sheesh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stramash Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 96We all know Bangkok's real name is krung thep mahanakorn etc etc etc. But why do people call it Bangkok? Well, originally Bang Makok was a small village on the banks of the Chao Phraya. The village was reknown for growing delicious Chinese plums or 'makok'. So the name Bangkok is a shortened version of this name - meaning Village of the Wild Plums. (these are related to olives) So there. The name Bangkok is in fact Thai, meaning 'Village of Olives' ºÒ§¡Ã¡. In the past, before the name was changed to Krungthep - Bangkok refered to the eastern side of the Chao Phraya and Thonburi on the west. Foreigners didn't like the word Krungthep and stuck to saying Bangkok. In the Thai southern dialect, they still say Bangkok ºÒ§¡Ã¡ instead of Krungthep. corrected for you both Before, our old days we called our capital city as bangkok my grandpa still called Krungthep as bangkok thats not a correction but a verification of my post!!! Ok there was a village called Bang Makok on the banks of the Chao Phraya. it was real exist and expand from village to district to city Both of which confirm what I wrote... Sheesh! Khun Dave, mine was merely an addendum to your post not a correction, so please untwist your sequinned thong NOW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biachung Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Ok there was a village called Bang Makok on the banks of the Chao Phraya. it was real exist and expand from village to district to city Yes thats absolutely correct, some westerner shortened it too Bangkok. They probably couldn't say it and keep a straight face. Lucky it wasn't an aussie, otherwise it would just be called "Kok" . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetieBabie Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Good Job everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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