Comments for Siam's Magical Island Koh Samui

Comment on Love on the Water by Coconut Samui Villas

Coconut Samui Villas — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:22:04 +0000

Traditionally, the stem of a banana plant is cut into sections, which form the base of the Krathong. Banana leaves are then cut and folded into different shapes before being pinned to the base in arrangements that reflect the shape, beauty and intricate simplicity of a lotus flower. The final steps are to add the flowers, candle, incense and coins, and your Krathong is ready for the launch. Although it is customary too make your own Krathong, you may buy them from school children and other vendors who annually make them to support charities around the island of Koh Samui. As night falls and the full moon rises, people begin making their way to the water, Krathongs in their hands and happy smiles on their faces. As they jostle next to each other along the banks of rivers and lakes across the country and launch their Krathongs onto the water with a wish, the light from their candle floats out to meet the sparkling procession of hundreds of other Krathongs as they bob gently into the distance, leaving a magical trail of glimmering lights and sweet scented incense smoke in their wake.

Comment on Love on the Water by Beach Dream

Beach Dream — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:01:15 +0000

What are the Krathongs made from? I’ve seen some very elaborately decorated ones. Do you really have to make your own?

Comment on The Loy Krathong Festival – November 10th 2011 by Holiday in Koh Samui

Holiday in Koh Samui — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:19:05 +0000

Yes, the Goddess Ganga has been worshipped for millennia by Indian Hindus, seeing her as the personification of the mighty Ganges River…… and was easily adopted by the pre-Buddhist spiritual beliefs of a very ancient Thai culture. The Goddess Ganga has become known to many as the Goddess of all rivers, as well as fresh water ponds, lakes and canals. In Thailand, she is given her Thai name, Mae Pra Khongkha.

Comment on The Loy Krathong Festival – November 10th 2011 by Coconut River

Coconut River — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:31:45 +0000

Isn’t this a Hindus origin celebration referring to the River Ganges?

Comment on The Yoga Massage by Coconut Samui Villas

Coconut Samui Villas — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 03:13:50 +0000

This ancient therapy is beneficial for young or old, active or inactive, healthy or not so healthy. While each person will respond to touch in terms of their own experience and present state of health, it is well to remember that Thai Massage has been used for countless generations to treat degenerative conditions and promote wellness. Thai Massage facilitates a sense of unity, wholeness, and balance. It creates a dynamic physical experience, which integrates the body, mind, emotions and spirit. It is a meditative practice for both client and practitioner, reflecting the states of loving kindness and compassion. Thai massage has always been taught as a spiritual practice done with prayers and as a meditation. It is a unique and deep massage that transforms the body to a more flexible, relaxed, and lighter less painful being.

Comment on The Yoga Massage by Mae Nam

Mae Nam — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 15:22:43 +0000

Can anyone have a Thai Massage? What if I have a bad back?

Comment on The Samui Touch – Massage Masters by Holiday Samui

Holiday Samui — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 02:45:54 +0000

We are preparing a short guide for the novice, and which will be listed in the very near future on this website: http://holiday.coconutsamui.com called the “15 Minute Touch.”
Here you will find a 15 minute overview of 5 essential areas of massage to spark your interest in learning one of the most incredible, ancient forms of massage and body relaxation. Combine your travels with learning traditional Thai massage!
See our blog “The Yoga Massage” for a little more information on Thai massage.

Comment on The Samui Touch – Massage Masters by Golf Samui

Golf Samui — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 20:58:03 +0000

The Natural Wing teaches Thai Massage? And where can I find the basics that they offer you are talking about?

Comment on Never to Rise again from the Ruins – Ayutthaya by Coconut Samui Villas

Coconut Samui Villas — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 02:50:05 +0000

From 1548-1578 the city fell under siege from the Burmese and in 1767 both the City and Empire collapsed. What we see today at the World Heritage Park at Ayutthaya are the ruins in brick, stone and stucco of that event. Ayutthaya did not rise again, and eventually the capital of Siam moved to Bangkok leaving a ruined and plundered landscape. As a result, all that really remains of the greatness of historical Ayutthaya are the Chedi, Prang and defaced statues of the temples; all of the timber buildings, the palaces and the houses from the period are gone. The city of Ayutthaya, once synonymous with Siam the Kingdom in the 18th Century, was never again to have a king sit upon her throne. After the 2nd World War, on May 11 1949, Siam was renamed Prathet Thai, or Thailand as it is known to the world today.

Comment on Never to Rise again from the Ruins – Ayutthaya by Visamui

Visamui — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:48:27 +0000

What we see of this city today is only ruins when my family went there. What exactly was the reason it is still not the capital today?