The biggest is the loser? Not for "Jumbo Queen"

While many people are following along on Shay’s journey in Biggest Loser season 8 , some girls are just happy to have the big size and are ready to show it off.

In Thailand, there is a beauty queen competition called "Elephant Princess" or "Jumbo Queen". The winner may not be the biggest of the row, but she must exhibit the virtue of grace , elegance like what Thailand Elephant is.

Check the video clip out.



Jumbo Queen

The Bridge of River Kwai (The Death Railway)

The Bridge of River Kwai (The Death Railway)

Located in Karnchaburi province, the bridge is a long time historical attraction that visitors should not miss out.

The bridge is called "The Death Railway" due to many lives has been sacrificed to build it.

During the World War II, the Japanese wanted to seek to shorten the supply lines between Japan and Burma in preparation for an eventual attact on British India. Over 250,000 Asian laborers and 61,000 Allied prisoners-of-war to construct 260 kms of rail on the Thai side. The construction of the railway went on with the tremendous torture to the laborers. The cruel of war never gave mercy. A great number of lives has been sacrified for the build of the bridge. That's the reason why it is also known as "The Death Railway".

Eventhough the original bridge is no longer exist, the "Light and Sound" performance on the bridge still performs to remember the history of the bridge.

Each year in late November to early December, the world famous River Kwai Bridge built by Allied prisoners-of-war during World War II, becomes the focal point of celebrations. Event highlights include historical and archaeological exhibits, a carnival, folk and cultural performances, rides on World War II vintage trains, and a spectacular light and sound presentation re-enacting the bridge’s World War II legacy.

This year (2009) schedule for the light and sound presentation is set to be

Date : 27 November - 8 December 2009
Venue : River Kwai Bridge, Mueang District, Kanchanaburi

Amphawa Floating Market

Amphawa Floating Market

Located in Samut Songkram province, the Amphawa floating market is busy with visitors who enjoy eating and shopping from the boats along the canal. The Amphawa floating market is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Start in the afternoon around 3 pm., the market is closed in late night around 9 pm.

You will find many food selling on boats and there are also many gift shops on land too.
During the day, visitors may buy a boat tour to visit temples and tourist attractions around the area. In the evening, boat tours are available for visitors to watch firefly. The spectacular scene of fireflies at night is one of the top highlight of the Amphawa. The firefly-watching tour starts at 6.30 pm. and usually lasts around one hour.

Just one or two hours away from Bangkok, the Amphawa floating market is sure to be a destination that one should visit. Other than Damnoensaduak floating market, the Amphawa floating market should definitely be included in your lovely listing travel plan

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