Sirinya's Thailand Blog

I'm Sirinya, I'm a half-Thai born and raised in Hamburg, Germany. I'm very much interested in Thai culture, art and the country and people as such. Thus, I'd like to share this with you. I also enjoy creating jewellry and decoupage art using traditional Thai brocade fabric. Now a few words about my educational background: I have a PhD in American Studies. I studied at the University of Hamburg and graduated in 2008. Since then I have been mainly working as a freelance writer.

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(via Vipassana Meditation)

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(via H.M. Queen Sirikit and Thai Silk)

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(via Millet with Coconut Milk: Luk Dueai Peak)

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(via The White Elephant in Thai Culture)

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(via Thai Food: Mackerel in Dried Red Curry)

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(via The Concept of ‘Siwalai’ in Late 19th Century Siam)

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(via Dreaming of Lotus Flowers)

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(via Thai Snack: Fried Mung Beans (Tua Thong))

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(via Fruit Shaped Mung Beans in Jelly – Wun Look Choop วุ้นลูกชุบ)

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(via Tha Maharaj: Life at the River)

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In loving memory of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej

His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand (Rama IX) has died on Thusrday, the 13th October 2016 at the age of 88. He was the longest reigning King in Thai history and the world, having reigned since 9th June 1946. In loving memory of H.M King Bhumibol Adulyadej King Bhumibol the Great is the father…

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A Jataka Tale: The Story of Prince Mahajanaka

I'd like to retell a Jataka Tale which is called 'The Story of Mahajanaka' (in Thai: 'Phra Mahachanok'). I've come across this tale in the book 'Folk Tales of Thailand' by P.C. Roy Chaudhury. For a better understanding, Jataka Tales are stories about the previous lives of the Buddha. These are tales with a moral…

Do you know the Jataka tale about Prince Mahajanaka? This tale has been very popular in Thai culture. In fact, this story was His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's favourite tale. Thus, I'd like to retell this story for you.

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(via H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej & His Music)

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(via Slow Life on Koh Phayam)

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(via Crispy Lotus Blossom Cookie: Khanom Dok Jok)

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(via Gemstones & Birthday Colours in Thai Culture)

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(via Thai Beetle Wing Art and Decoration)