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Thao Thep Krasatri and Thao Sri Soonthorn Travel Story

2010-07-06T01:11:00.000-07:00

Thao Thep Krasatri, and Thao Sri Soonthorn at Wat Muang

Lady Jan was the first child among five children of Jom Rang Baan Kien and Mrs. Ma Siia . Lady Jan was beautiful, generous and courage's; therefore, she was well loved and adored by her parents arranged a marriage with Mom Pakdibhuthorn, her first husband. Lady Jan had 2 children: Miss Prang and Mr. Thien . After Mr. Thien 's birth, Mom Pakdibhuthorn was passed away. Lady Jan married again with Phraya Pimon-Aya (Khan) who later becomes Phraya Surintharacha Pi-Aya (Khan). She had another 2 children. When her parents were old, Lady Jan took care of her family business in Thalang.

Like her elder sister, Lady Mook , the second child of the family is smart, courageous and adorable. But there was no evidence with whom she married.
After their father, Jom Rang Baan Kien died. Phraya Surintharacha Pimon-Aya (Khan) took the position of the governor of Thalang. Lady Jan , his wife was appointed as an assistant to the Governor (commonly know as Mae Muang ). Thalang town was peacefully governed. After Phraya Surintharacha Pimon-Aya (Khan) died. King Rama I ordered to put Lady in jail at Pak Phra camp for being accused as her husband's indebtedness to the country.
Thao Thep Krasatri, and Thao Sri Soonthorn Monument

During that time, Burma had king Pudong of Ang Wa as a king. In 1785 Burma prepares a troop of 144,000 solders targeting to Siam in their pursuit of boundary expansion. King Padung and his mighty army defeated Raman , Thai Yai, Maneepura, and Ya Kai. The war was known as 9 troops. Burmese troops also defeated Pak Phra camp. Lady Jan, a prisoner of Pak pra camp escaped to Baan Mai Khao, Baan Saku, Baan Kien and Thalang Town. Yee-wun, a Burmese commander-in-chief, led a troop along the west coast defeating Siam primary town: Kraburi, Takuapa, and Takuatung. Thalang was their ultimate target.
Burmese troops invaded Thalang. It was such a bad time since a governor died and all the people were in despaired. Fortunately, Thalang has Lady Jan and Lady Mook who were a gist of Thalang people. They gathered villagers from Baan Saku,Baan Nai Yang, Baan Mai Khao, Baan Kanan, Baan Lipon, and Baan Raing, and organized a defense at Wat Pranang Sang to protect Thalang from invasion.

Wat Pranang Sang

Burmese troops build a camp at Khok Chana Pama and prepare for assault Thalang. Lady Jan , Lady Mook and Department of Town Planning set a camp and cannons to counterattack the Burmese troops. The plan was to slow the troops down and to shorten their foods supplies as much as possible, in order to lure the Burmese troops. Thai woman were dressed in solder uniforms withtin-toated sward made from coral wood. This was purposely to set a scene pretending Thalang had more soldiers' fillings in a camp during the might.
The war took about 1 month. Burmese troops were fatigue while foods were short of supplies. In addition, Thalang people used potassium nitrate and firearms to counterattack the Burmese troops. At last, a coral tree at the Burmese camp was cannoned down. The Burmese troops were timid and finally retreated on Monday March 13, 1785 , which was later call Thalang glorious day. King Rama I bestowed nobel titles upon Lady Jan, Thao Thep Krasatri, and Lady Mook, Thao Sri Soonthorn.

After the war was over, King Rama I heard Lady Jan and Lady Mook 's courage in defending Thalang town. King Rama I bestowed nobel titles upon Lady Jan, Thao Thep Krasatri, and Lady Mook, Thao Sri Soonthorn. The two heroines rued Thalang town, and Thalang become peaceful ever since.

Traditonal Thai Cooking Class

2010-05-30T23:34:00.000-07:00

Peach Hill Resort : Thai Cooking Class ;

Congratulation!!!! Thai Cooking Class Certificated Awarded to Mr. Paul Nathan, Matula & Mrs. Amanda Jane, Matula. They have been on 21, January 2010.

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One of the most cherished memories of any visitor to Thailand is the exquisite textures of the local cuisine. Phuket possesses countless restaurant, mobile food vendors, and open-air stall offering a mixture of delicious Thai dishes and savory food from around the world.

For Those seeking the flashing light and thumping music of the discotheque, Phuket won't disappoint as it offers a range of establishments to satisfy all your dancing desires.

Traditional food:

Thai food is internationally famous. Whether spiced red hot with the chill or served sweet and sour, harmony is the guiding principle behind each dish.

Thai cuisine is essentially a marriage of centuries-old Eastern and Western influences harmoniously combined into something uniquely Thai. The characteristic of Thai food depend on who cook it, for whom it is cooked, the occasion and where the meal is prepared.

Originally, Thai cooking reflected the characteristics of a waterborne lifestyle. Aquatic animals, plants and herbs were major ingredients. Large chunks of meat were eschewed. Subsequent influences introduced the use of more sizable meat morsels to Thai cooking. With their Buddhist background, Thais shunned the use of large animals in big chunks. Big cuts of meat were shredded and laced with herbs and spices.

Traditional Thai cooking methods were stewing and baking or grilling. Chinese influences saw the introduction of frying, stir-frying and deep-frying.

Culinary influences from the 17th century onwards included Portuguese, Dutch, French and Japanese. The chili pepper was introduced to Thai cooing during the late 1600s by Portuguese missionary who acquired a taste for them while serving in South America.

Thais are very adept at "Siam-ising" Foreign cooking methods, and substituting ingredients. The ghee used in Indian cooking was replaced by coconut oil and coconut milk substituted for other dairy products. Overpowering pure spices were toned down and enhanced with fresh herbs such as lemon grass and galangal. Eventually fewer and less spices were used in Thai Curries , while the use of fresh herms increased.

It is generally acknowledge that Thai curries burn intensely, but briefly, whereas other curries with with strong spices burn for longer periods. Instead of serving dishes in coursed, a Thai meal is served all at once, permitting diners to enjoy complementary combinations of tastes.

A proper Thai meal should consist of a soup, a curry dish with condiments, and a dip with accompanying fish and vegetables. A spiced salad may replace the curry dish. The soup can also be spicy, but the curry should be replaced by non-spiced items. There must be harmony of taste and texture within individual dishes and the entire meal.

History of The Songkran Festival

2010-03-07T00:30:00.000-08:00

Songkran Day

Songkran is a Thai traditional New Year which starts on April 13 every year and lasts for 3 days. Songkran festival on April 13 is Maha Songkran Day or the day to mark the end of the old year, April 14 is Wan Nao which is the day after and April 15 is Wan Thaloeng Sok which the New Year begins. At this time, people from the rural areas who are working in the city usually return home to celebrate the festival. Thus, when the time come, Bangkok temporarily turns into a deserted city.
Songkran is a Thai word which means "move" or "change place" as it is the day when the sun changes its position in the zodiac. It is also known as the "Water Festival" as people believe that water will wash away bad luck.
The Songkran tradition is recognized as a valuable custom for the Thai community, society and religions. The value for family is to provide the opportunity for family members to gather in order to express their respects to the elders by pouring scented water onto the hands of their parents and grandparents and to present them gifts including making merits to dedicate the result to their ancestors. The elders in return wish the youngsters good luck and prosperity.
The values for community is to provide the opportunity to create unity in the community such as to jointly acquire merits, to meet each other and to enjoy the entertaining events. And for the society value is to create concern upon environment with cooperation such as to clean houses, temples, public places and official buildings. Thais value the religion bye means of merits acquisition, offerings alms to monks, Dhamma Practice, listening to sermon and monks-bathing.

In the afternoon, after performing a bathing rite for Buddha images and the monks, the celebrants both young and old, joyfully splash water oon each other. The most-talked about celebration takes place in the northern province of Chiang Mai where Songkran is celebrated from April 13 to 15. During this period, people from all parts of the country flock there to enjoy the water festival, to watch the Miss Songkran Contest and the beautiful parades.

The History Of Valentine ' s Day

2010-02-05T23:25:00.000-08:00

The History of Valentine's Day

Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine's Day — and its patron saint — is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.
One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men — his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.

Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured.
According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl — who may have been his jailor's daughter — who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure. It's no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France.
While some believe that Valentine's Day is celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine's death or burial — which probably occurred around 270 A.D — others claim that the Christian church may have decided to celebrate Valentine's feast day in the middle of February in an effort to 'christianize' celebrations of the pagan Lupercalia festival. In ancient Rome, February was the official beginning of spring and was considered a time for purification. Houses were ritually cleansed by sweeping them out and then sprinkling salt and a type of wheat called spelt throughout their interiors. Lupercalia, which began at the ides of February, February 15, was a fertility festival dedicated to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, as well as to the Roman founders Romulus and Remus.
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To begin the festival, members of the Luperci, an order of Roman, for fertility, and a dog, for purification. priests, would gather at the sacred cave where the infants Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome, were believed to have been cared for by a she-wolf or lupa. The priests would then sacrifice a goat
The boys then sliced the goat's hide into strips, dipped them in the sacrificial blood and took to the streets, gently slapping both women and fields of crops with the goathide strips. Far from being fearful, Roman women welcomed being touched with the hides because it was believed the strips would make them more fertile in the coming year. Later in the day, according to legend, all the young women in the city would place their names in a big urn. The city's bachelors would then each choose a name out of the urn and become paired for the year with his chosen woman. These matches often ended in marriage. Pope Gelasius declared February 14 St. Valentine's Day around 498 A.D. The Roman 'lottery' system for romantic pairing was deemed un-Christian and outlawed. Later, during the Middle Ages, it was commonly believed in France and England that February 14 was the beginning of birds' mating season, which added to the idea that the middle of February — Valentine's Day — should be a day for romance. The oldest known valentine still in existence today was a poem written by Charles, Duke of Orleans to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London following his capture at the Battle of Agincourt. The greeting, which was written in 1415, is part of the manuscript collection of the British Library in London, England. Several years later, it is believed that King Henry V hired a writer named John Lydgate to compose a valentine note to Catherine of Valois.
In Great Britain, Valentine's Day began to be popularly celebrated around the seventeenth century. By the middle of the eighteenth century, it was common for friends and lovers in all social classes to exchange small tokens of affection or handwritten notes. By the end of the century, printed cards began to replace written letters due to improvements in printing technology. Ready-made cards were an easy way for people to express their emotions in a time when direct expression of one's feelings was discouraged. Cheaper postage rates also contributed to an increase in the popularity of sending Valentine's Day greetings. Americans probably began exchanging hand-made valentines in the early 1700s. In the 1840s, Esther A. Howland began to sell the first mass-produced valentines in America.
According to the Greeting Card Association, an estimated one billion valentine cards are sent each year, making Valentine's Day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year. (An estimated 2.6 billion cards are sent for Christmas.)
Approximately 85 percent of all valentines are purchased by women. In addition to the United States, Valentine's Day is celebrated in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, and Australia.
Valentine greetings were popular as far back as the Middle Ages (written Valentine's didn't begin to appear until after 1400), and the oldest known Valentine card is on display at the British Museum. The first commercial Valentine's Day greeting cards produced in the U.S. were created in the 1840s by Esther A. Howland. Howland, known as the Mother of the Valentine, made elaborate creations with real lace, ribbons and colorful pictures known as "scrap".

Chinese New Year 2010

2010-02-03T04:53:00.000-08:00

Chinese calendar has been in continuous use for centuries. It predates the International Calendar (based on the Gregorian Calendar) in use at the present, which goes back only some 430 years. Basically, a calendar is a system we use to measures the passage of time, from short durations of minutes and hours, to intervals of time measured in days, months, years and centuries. These are fundamentally based on the astronomical observations of the movement of the Sun, Moon and stars. Days are measured by the duration of time of one self rotation of the earth. Months are measured by the duration of time of rotation of the moon around the earth. Years are measured by the duration of time it takes for the earth to rotate around the Sun. Chinese New Year Days .

2005 Feb 9

2006 Jan 29

2007 Feb 18

2008 Feb 7

2009 Jan 26

2010 Feb 14

2011 Feb 3

2012 Jan 23

What is the Chinese New Year's Day in Year 2010?

February 14, 2010 is the first day of the Chinese new year - Year of the Tiger..
There are three ways to name a Chinese year:
By an animal (like a mscot). 2008 is known as the Year of the Rat.2009 is the Year of the Ox.2010 is the Year of the TigerThere are 12 animal names; so by this system, year names are repeated every 12 years.
By its Formal Name (Stem-Branch). 2010 is the year of Geng Yin .
2009 is the Year of Ji Chou.
In the 'Stem-Branch' system, the years are counted in 60-year Cycles, so that the Name of the Year is repeated every 60 years.2010 is the11-th year in the current 60-year Cycle.2009 is the 10-th year in the current 60-year Cycle.
A "Cycle" is analogous to a "century" in the International Calendar system which is 100 years long.
2010 is Year 4707 in the Chinese Caledar.2009 is Year 4706 in the Chinese Calendar.

What's special about the Chinese New Year in 2006?
It was a Leap Year! Unlike the western calendar, where one extra day is added in February, one whole leap month is added in a Chinese Leap Year.
Just think. If you get paid by the month, instead of working an extra day for nothing, you would get an extra month's pay !!!
This time around, the Leap Month comes after the regular 7-th Month. The "Leap Second Month" begins on August 24,2006.

When was the Chinese New Year's Day in Year 2003?
February 1, 2003. It was the first day in the Year of the Ram (sheep, goat).This is Year 4700 by Chinese calendar.
When was the Chinese New Year's Day in Year 2002?
February 12, 2002. It was the first day in the Year of the Horse.It is Year 4699 by Chinese calendar.
For those interested in astrology, it is the year of the Black Horse.
When was the Chinese New Year's Day in Year 2001?
January 24, 2001. This was the first day in the Year of the Snake.This is Year 4698.
[Some says this is Year 4638, which is also plausible. Others claim this year to be either 4699 or 4399, which are almost certainly wrong.]
What's special about the Chinese New Year in 2001?
It was a Leap Year! Unlike the western calendar, where one extra day is added in February, one whole leap month is added in a Chinese Leap Year.
Just think. If you get paid by the month, instead of working an extra day for nothing, you would get an extra month's pay !!!
This time around, the Leap Month comes after the regular 4-th Month. The "Leap 4-th Month" begins on May 23, 2001.

12 Animals
Each year is also designated by one of the 12 Animals For instance, 2005 is Year of Rooster; 2006 is Year of Dog; and 2007 is the Year of Pig. 2008 is the Year of the Rat
This system is extremely practical. A child does not have to learn a new answer to the question, "How old are you?" in each new year. Old people often lose track of their age, because they are rarely asked about their present age. Every one just have to remember that he or she was born in the "Year of the Dog" or whatever.
Since 2008 is the Year of the Rat, any one who was born in the Year of the Rat is either 1 or 13, 25, 37, 49, 61, 73, 85 or 97 years old. When 2009 comes, the person is still born in the Year of the Rat. but he/she is 2,14, 26, 38, 50, 62, 74, 86 or 98 yeas old.Thus, instead of asking the question "How old are you?", ask the person "In which (animal) year were you born?"
New Year's decoration at the front of the house
Colorful calligraphy called 'chun lian' (Spring couplet) are as popular as those for Halloween or Christmas.

Our Returning Guests

2009-11-10T01:40:00.000-08:00

"Welcome back home again!! "

It ' s our appreciate to warm welcome back home again to Family Mrs. Kathleen / Jennifer Miller

Our President Khun Jeenan Tanetvisetkul form the 3nd left handside and front office team warm welcome greeting to Peach Hill Resort.

She is very friendly and kindness that we hope vacation is a nice holiday.

Period 07 - 18 Nov, 2009

Room 1008, 1010

Peach Hill Resort

http://www.peach-hill.com/

Recommend this hotel this package

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Achievements

2009-10-25T02:31:00.000-07:00

It ' s our appreciate to have a warm welcome back home again to a nice family of

Mr. Norgerg that they have been our hotel Peach Hill Resort (www.peach-hill.com) before since Oct. 30, 2004 - Nov. 01, 2004. as the room number 208 superior room (White Peach Building/ At Peach Wing ), So they said that why to came here again want to see our nice staff. hope a nice holiday!!

Thai Talk in Phuket

2009-10-24T06:05:00.001-07:00

Kathu Mining Museum

Opened in August 2009, is a very informative cultural and historical attraction. In the past Phuket was a major tin-producing centre and drew thousands of Chinese labourers who eventually settled on the island. In short, Phuket would not have its multicultural identity without tin.
The museum features displays of everything from tin mine models to a scene in an opium den. A visit with a guide (or someone who has some knowledge about Phuket's history) is recommended as, for now, most of the signs and descriptions are only available in Thai.
Kathu Mining Museum is located on the road between Loch Palm Golf Club and British Curriculum School and not so far from our hotel Peach Hill Resort (www.peach-hill.com, so you can take a taxi or shuttle bus approximately 20 minutes . You can't miss the entrance: a Sino-Portugese shaped double arch. Entrance is free but donations are accepted. Open from 08:00 to 16:00 - Closed on Sunday

Phuket News Calendar "Swatch FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour 2009.

2009-10-24T05:57:00.001-07:00

The Swatch FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour will be returning to Phuket for the 4th successive year and will be staged from 3 – 8 November 2009 at Karon Beach. The tournament is one of 18 events on the world tour calendar and is the only event to be held in Southeast Asia. There will be major changes to the venue layout in 2009, with all five courts being relocated to the area above the beach and at the same time the sponsor village will be enlarged to accommodate additional booths and facilities. The new set-up will be much more convenient for players and spectators alike. During the course of its history, the event has attracted the world’s top beach volleyball teams including the current Olympic and World Champions Misty May-Treanor and Kerry Walsh as well as the leading teams from Austria, Australia, Brazil, China, Germany, Norway, Japan, Cuba, Mexico, the Netherlands, France and Canada. This year the tournament has already attracted entries from over 20 countries and record numbers of teams are expected to compete in the tournament.

It's our pleasure to welcome Mr. Morph Bowes
to Peach Hill Resort
http://www.peach-hii.com/.
He is a Head Coach of The British Volleyball Federation , so he is vey kind and freindly, stayed here Peach Hill Resort was run every morning at the Kata beach and use gym.
We hope that they had a nice holiday in Phuket.
Hope to welcome you back again !!!

Period 01 -09/11/09
Room Villa Peach Hill 437

Welcome Phuket King 's Cup Regatta

2009-10-21T02:29:00.000-07:00

Phuket King’s Cup Regatta 2009

Long recognised as one of the top events in the yachting world, both regionally and internationally, the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta is this year also being saluted as a major tourism attraction for Phuket. The annual event generates income and regional and global publicity highlighting Phuket as a world class marine lifestyle and sports destination. The regatta not only underscores the benefits of the greater Andaman Sea as a world sailing destination, but brings in around 2,000 additional high spending tourists who provide a 40 million baht direct boost to the island’s economy. Inaugurated in 1987 to mark the 60th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyedej, the regatta has been held each successive year during the first week of December and with the 2009 event already promising to live up to its reputation as the ultimate showcase for Thailand’s seafaring heritage epitomised by His Majesty himself, the event’s organisers are anticipating the event will also demonstrate its value as an iconic tourism magnet. Kevin Whitcraft, president of the regatta’s organising committee said, “Perhaps more than any other event, the annual Phuket King’s Cup Regatta represents the island’s maritime tradition and unsurpassed natural beauty that combine to make it both a top international yachting and tourism destination. The seven-day regatta not only provides a direct boost to the local economy it creates global media attention on a daily basis at the beginning of the high season ushering in the holiday season with stirring images of the competition and Phuket’s stunning seascapes reaching an estimated 150 million households worldwide each year.” Registration for this year’s Phuket King’s Cup Regatta opens on 28th November with a practice race, skippers’ briefing, and the official opening ceremony taking place at Kata Beach Resort on November 29th. Competitors in this truly international yachting event regatta come from Australia, UK, China, Russia and beyond. Under Royal Patronage, the Regatta is organised by the Phuket King's Cup Regatta Organizing Committee under the auspices of the Royal Varuna Yacht Club, in conjunction with the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand, the Royal Thai Navy and the Province of Phuket.

The 23rd Phuket King's Cup Regatta will take place 28 November - 5 December, 2009, off Kata Beach, Phuket, Thailand. Under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King, the Regatta is organised by the Phuket King's Cup Regatta Organising Committee under the auspices of the Royal Varuna Yacht Club, in conjunction with the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand, the Royal Thai Navy and the Province of Phuket.

Inspiring Moment -Your Hotel

2009-10-21T01:54:00.000-07:00

Name : Mr. Paul Tuckett
Ms. Lorraine Diane Jones
Room :3007 Peach Hill Resort.
Period : Oct. 10 - 21, 2009

Thank you for a lovely stay. The room was very comfortable with air conditioning and fridge for cool drinks, bathroom could do with some updating, so we very much enjoyed a Thai massage at the Santi Spa which was very professional and relaxing and regular visits to the pools, surounded by beautiful gardens.
We hope to see you again and thank you for your hospitality.

Loy Krathong Festivals 2009

2009-10-13T22:49:00.001-07:00

Loy Krathong Festivals.

When : 02, November 2009

Where : Phuket Kata Thailand.

Loy Krathong is held on the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. "Loi" means "to float". "Krathong" is a raft about a handspan in diameter traditionally made from a section of banana tree trunk (although modern-day versions use specially made bread 'flowers' and may use styrofoam), decorated with elaborately-folded banana leaves, flowers, candles, incense sticks etc. During the night of the full moon, many people will release a small raft like this on a river. Governmental offices, corporations and other organizations also build much bigger and more elaborate rafts, and these are often judged in contests. In addition,fireworks and beauty contests take place during the festival.

Letting a Khom Fai float in to the air at the Loi Kratong festival in Kata Beach area www.peach-hill.com.
Thousands of Khom Fai in Kata beach. The festival probably originated in India as a Hindu festival similar to Deepavali as thanksgiving to the deity of the Ganges with floating lanterns for giving life throughout the year. According to the writings of H.M. King Rama IV in 1863, the originally Brahmanical festival was adapted by Buddhists in Thailand as a ceremony to honour the original Buddha, Siddhartha Guatama. Apart from venerating the Buddha with light (the candle on the raft), the act of floating away the candle raft is symbolic of letting go of all one's grudges, anger and defilements, so that one can start life afresh on a better foot. People will also cut their fingernails and hair and add them to the raft as a symbol of letting go of the bad parts of oneself. Many Thai believe that floating a krathong will create good luck, and they do it to honor and thank the Goddess of Water, Phra Mae Khongkha (พระแม่คงคา). The beauty contests that accompany the festival are known as "Noppamas Queen Contests". According to legend, Noppamas was a consort of the Sukothai king Loethai (14th century) and she was the first to float decorated krathongs. The Loi Krathong festival is also associated with the start of vegetable carving. The Thai tradition of Loy Kratong started off in Sukhothai, but is now celebrated throughout Thailand, with the festivities in chiang Mai and Ayutthaya being particularly well known. In Chiang Mai Loi Kratong is also known as "Yi Peng". Every year thousands of people assemble to float the banana-leaf krathong onto the waterways of the city, honouring the Goddess of Water. A multitude of Lanna-style sky lanterns (khom fai) are also launched into the air where they resemble large flocks of giant fluorescent jellyfish gracefully floating by through the skies. These are believed to help rid the locals of troubles and are also taken to decorate houses and streets. Phuket Thailand at Peach Hill Resort (http://www.peach-hill.com/) also has the same celebration, especially in the Kata Beach area. Many people visit the celebration each year.

Peach Hill News Festivals 2009

2009-10-12T22:48:00.000-07:00

Phuket - Vegetarian Festival

When : 17 - 26 Oct 2009 (annual)
Where : Phuket, Thailand

The Thai-Chinese in Phuket have long passed on the vegetarian festival to purify mind and soul by refraining from meat consumption and meditating. Symbolising the presence of the deities throughout the festival are 9 lanterns lit up and placed aloft on Ko Teng poles. On the 6th day of the festival, there will be religious processions and incredible displays of face-and-body piercing. On the last day, there will be a “Koi Han” ceremony to exorcize ill fortune and a farewell ceremony for the deities at night.

Every first day of the ninth lunar month the streets of Phuket come to life with the Vegetarian Festival. Devotees push steel rods through their cheeks and tongues in a gruesome display, marking the start of a purification period.
The ceremonies date back to the mid-19th century when a travelling Chinese opera company fell gravely ill. Fearing that they had let down their Gods, the actors performed self-mutilation rites to try and cure themselves. It is also celebrated by devout Chinese all over the world, although the island's five temples are the most famous venues. On day one gods, spirits and ghosts are petitioned for their mercy and assistance during the following nine days. Various ceremonies are performed in the temples and processions of white-clad devotees fill the streets.After dark on day six and seven believers gather to run over glowing charcoal. Of course, there are no burns on the feet to prove their journey. Day seven involves ladders with rungs of sharpened blades. Participants run up and down them, fuelled by a frenzied spiritual fervour. Days eight and nine involve another procession through the town. While the first one was white, this one is red. Several participants show off their spiritual prowess even further by piercing different parts of their bodies with iron needles, measuring up to four metres long.

Inspiring Moment -Your Hotel

2009-10-12T21:32:00.000-07:00

My name is Eva Unseld, I stay with my family for holiday in Peach Hill and Peach Blossom Resort in Kata form 04th to 22th, October 2009 . It 's very nice hotel with a very highly

standard , we have two rooms with connecting door, the rooms are very big and comfortable. The bathroom is separate from toilet that very cleanness and the room, bed is excellent, the staff friendly and helpful. the room service we don 't use it, but the breakfast morning is very good fresh fruits, bread and eggs in all variability every day. Lunch and Dinner we don't teste.

The staff in the lobby/Reception is allways friendly and very helpfull, somethime if our kids wait us in the lobby, the staff play with them. During our stay in hotel we don't have any problems the Peach Hill and Peach Blossom Resort are very recommended for family 's with kids.

Mrs. Eva Unseld

Room :A214

Period : 04 - 22 October, 2009

Achievements

2009-10-12T20:03:00.000-07:00

Achievements

Country Night concept of Peach Group Staff Party !!! on Wednesday 7th October 2009! The Owner, management team celebrated this event their staff with a Big party at Baan Talay Seafood Restaurant which was a huge success. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Thai Talk

2009-10-12T19:21:00.000-07:00

Wat Chalong

The buddhist temple Wat Chalong is located at the road connecting the town of Chalong with Phuket town on Phuket.The main pagoda (Chedi) of Wat Chalong in Phuket has a remarkable and uncommon square 3-story layout.Amongst Buddhists Wat Chalong (Thai: วัดฉลอง or วัดไชยธาราราม) is the most important of the 29 buddhist temples of Phuket. It has been dedicated to two highly venerable monks, Luang Pho Chaem (หลวงพ่อแช่ม) and Luang Pho Chuang (หลวงพ่อช่วง), who with their knowledge of herbal medicine helped injured tin miners during a rebellion in 1876.

วัดฉลองหรือวัดไชยธาราราม อยู่ห่างจากตัวเมืองภูเก็ตประมาณ 8 กิโลเมตร ออกจากตัวเมืองไปตามทางหลวงหมายเลข 4021 ผ่านสามแยกบริเวณสนามกีฬาสุรกุล เลี้ยวซ้ายไปทางห้าแยกฉลอง วัดฉลองจะอยู่ทางซ้ายมือก่อนถึงห้าแยกฉลอง ประมาณ 4 กิโลเมตร เป็นวัดที่มีชื่อเสียงมากที่สุดของภูเก็ต มีรูปหล่อของหลวงพ่อแช่ม และหลวงพ่อช่วง ซึ่งเป็นที่เคารพสักการะของชาวภูเก็ตทั่วไป จากเรื่องราว ความศักดิ์สิทธิ์ และคุณความดีของ หลวงพ่อแช่ม ในการเป็นที่พึ่ง ให้แก่ชาวบ้านในการต่อสู้กับพวกอั้งยี่(พวกจีนที่ก่อการกบฏ)และท่านทั้งสองยังมีชื่อเสียงทางด้าน การปรุงสมุนไพร และรักษาโรคด้วย

At Peach Pub & Restaurant

2009-09-03T00:47:00.000-07:00

New Pub & Restaurant at Peach Hill Resort in Kata Center.
Opened in September 2009.

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New Extension Building at Peach Hill Resort

2009-09-02T21:41:00.000-07:00

New Building Opening in Jan 2009

Peach Hill Resort extended more rooms. White Peach Wing