Thai Computer Programmer Surapak Phuchaisaeng Acquitted of Lese Majeste Charge
Protesters demonstrating against Thailand's lese majeste laws. Computer programmer Surapak Phuchaisaeng has been acquitted of a charge of lese majeste...
Month: October 2012
How to Learn to Speak English Fluently If You Are Thai (The Cutest Video)
If you are Thai and are still finding it difficult to speak English fluently, this little Thai girl can help...
Coffee Mood Cafe at J. J. Mall in Bangkok, Thailand: Old-Fashioned Charm
I really like Coffee Mood, a small cafe that's located in J.J. Mall in Bangkok, Thailand. I love the...
How to Get Rid of Musty Smell on Mildewed Clothing in Thailand
Monks robes drying on a temple washing line in Thailand - copyright Akuppa, CC license One thing you may find...
Is it Nazi Chic in Thailand or a Way to Make Hitler a Figure of Fun?
A few months ago, several newspapers around the world were getting their knickers in a twist about something in Bangkok,...
Hortaewtak 4 in Thai Movie Theaters: Gays Fighting Ghosts….Cool
If you're a fan of the odd genre of Thai horror-comedies, the ghost in a house full of gays...
What’s the Price of an iPhone 5 in Bangkok, Thailand?
If you're one of those people desperate to buy an iPhone 5 in Bangkok, Thailand and want to...
Bangkok Post Comments: Want a Laugh? Read Them
A typical derogatory Bangkok Post comment written by a farang about Thais from Isaan (a huge percentage of the country,...
Thai Teenager Nong Than’s Court Case Goes to Trial in Singapore
Nong Than and father during her recuperation in hospital after the accident. Thai teenager Nitcharee Peneakchanasak, otherwise known in Thailand...
Thai Truck Driver Caught Smuggling 16 Tiger Cubs Destined for China
One of the smuggled tiger cubs. A Thai truck driver was caught by police in northern Thailand this weekend with...
Shopping in Thailand? Don’t Believe a Salesperson Who Says “We Don’t Have It”
In the 10 years I've lived in Bangkok, one thing I have learned when shopping in Thailand is never to...
2 Western Men Found Dead in Bangkok Hotel Room: Suspected Drug Involvement
Some of the drug paraphernalia found in the men's Bangkok hotel room. A Canadian man and an Australian man have...
52,000 People Have Caught Dengue Fever in Thailand in 2012
When you live in ultra-modern Bangkok, you don't always think about dengue fever still being a problem in Thailand....
Thailand: Will You Be Buying the iPad Mini?
It's no surprise I would never buy an Apple iPad. An expensive tablet that actually isn't as good as most...
What to See and Do in the Siam Square/Rajprasong Area of Bangkok, Thailand (Video)
Are you planning a trip to Bangkok, Thailand and will be staying in the Siam Square/Rajprasong area of the city?...
Where to Buy Christmas Decorations in Bangkok, Thailand (Video)
If you are in Thailand, a Buddhist country, but are still planning on celebrating Christmas, you may think it is...
Volvo Leaves Thailand: Moves All Car Manufacturing Operations to Malaysia
One of the biggest pieces of news in Thailand business this week is the complete exit of Volvo cars from...
Best Riverside Bar in Bangkok, Thailand: The Deck at Arun Residence (Video)
The stunning view from The Deck's rooftop bar across to Wat Arun. If you are looking for the best riverside...
The Vespa Scooter: Popular in Thailand (Video)
You may not think you'd see a lot of Vespa scooters in Thailand, but they are absolutely everywhere. 2012...
What is Koh Samui, Thailand Really Like?
One of the most popular places for tourists to visit in Thailand is the island of Koh Samui. Koh...
Saranair Osekai: Thai Comedy in Bangkok Movies Theaters Now
Thailand is known for slapstick comedy when it comes to the movies its directors produce. In fact, there's not much...
Dangers to Avoid in Thailand During 2012-2013 Tourist Season
As the 2012-2013 tourist season in Thailand gets underway, some tourists planning a trip to the country are worrying about...
What is the Southern Thailand Muslim Separatist Insurgency all About?
Screenshot from Mark Oltmanns' excellent video - "Thailand Bomb Squad" With yet more bomb attacks in Tak Bai and other...