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Christmas in Buddhist Land


December is when Thailand almost does not look like a Buddhist country especially in commercial areas. You just have to go out and see how business works with a Christian tradition.

This is a tree inside Central Mall, Bangna

Sky rail tracks on the right and Siam Paragon on the left. Christmas arches in the middle are abuzz with picture-taking.

Inside Siam Paragon. That star rubs shoulders with Emporio Armani.


All ready for the Countdown. Merry Christmas from Bangkok!

My World Tuesday is brought to you by Klaus and the My World Team Sandy, Wren, Fishing Guy, Sylvia
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  1. Photo CacheDecember 21, 2010 at 7:13 AM

    this only shows how commercialized christmas has become. happy holidays.

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  2. HazelDecember 21, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    looks like it has been for awhile in many parts of the planet

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  3. HazelDecember 21, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    J Bar, thanks

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  4. Sylvia KDecember 21, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    It is indeed a beautiful post and Christmas seems to flourish everywhere and perhaps for many reasons, but it is still beautiful! Have a wonderful week, Hazel!

    Sylvia

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  5. RajeshDecember 21, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    Wonderful Christmas decorations. Very colorful.

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  6. HazelDecember 21, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    Sylvia, you're right on the beauty bit. I'm happy it's there no matter what the purpose is. It's what I love about the season.

    Rajesh, indeed they are.

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  7. ThomDecember 21, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    Commercialism at it's finest. But it's beautiful :)

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  8. BraCom (Bram)December 21, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    Beautiful My World Tuesday posting

    Merry Christmas and have a nice week,
    Greetings, Bram

    Link to My Word Tuesday post!

    Seen on My World Tuesday

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  9. HazelDecember 21, 2010 at 2:32 PM

    Thom, thanks to Christmas, yeah :D

    Merry Christmas to you too, Bram.

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  10. VickiDecember 22, 2010 at 6:09 AM

    So neat to see Christmas in other countries. Thanks for sharing!!!

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