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Catapulted into Thailand's Most Charming Lantern Festival Loy Krathong

Guest Writer-Olga Carlino, a KET Teacher in Lamphun Province, Thailand

If you are considering leaving your country to experience life in Thailand, prepare your documents and your luggage and buy a plane ticket.

You will make new friends, have a unique experience, and enjoy yourself.

Last but not least, I suggest you take part in Loy Krathong.

Trust me, you will have an unforgettable time!

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Loy Krathong Festival and Yi Peng Festival

Loy Krathong is a traditional festival in Thailand and involves releasing floating lanterns named krathongs into rivers and waterways to honor the water goddess and Buddha.

Sukhothai is one of the best places to experience the festival because it is the birthplace of the festival and holds the most prominent celebration, lasting for several days and nights.

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Gat/Pat Thailand Exams

The general aptitude test (GAT) and professional and academic aptitude test (PAT) are for Thai students intending to enroll in state universities.

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Work Permit Requirements for Teachers in Thailand: The Complete Guide — Teach English in Thailand with Kids English

A Thai work permit allows foreign nationals to work in Thailand as skilled professionals. A work permit is required to work legally in the Kingdom of Thailand. Once the work permit is received, the individual must work only with the company named in the Thai work permit, at the address in the work permit, and within the category of work listed. The duration of a Thai work permit typically matches the term of your contract.

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Seasons in Thailand Explained

Thailand has three seasons… extremely hot, mildly hot, and rainy. The wet time of the year is colloquially called the rainy season; however, others may refer to it as the wet season or the monsoon season in Thailand.

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Emergency Numbers in Thailand

Firstly, I must emphasize if you require to communicate with an English-speaking emergency operator, you should call the Tourist Police or, in the case of a casualty, an ambulance service from one of the many international or regular government hospitals in Thailand.

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Loy Krathong Festival 2020

One of the most marvelous of all Thai festivals is Loi Krathong. It is a true blessing if you are in Thailand during this time. Loi Krathong is a festival observed in Thailand, Laos, and Southeast Asia. The Loi Krathong festival takes place on the evening of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. Loi Krathong's dates change yearly because of the moon; however, it usually falls in October/November.

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Teach English in the 'Land of Smiles' — Teach in Thailand with Kids English

Are you considering coming to Thailand?

By now, many of you may have heard the nickname for Thailand, “The Land of Smiles.” This nickname is a consequence of Thais seeking harmony over social conflict. The smile is used to defuse aggression, avoid confrontation and promote happiness. This is a trait that is derived from Buddhism and is promoted throughout Thai society.

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