Bombs Explode in Bangkok, Bomber Loses Legs (Photo)
According to Thai TV, three bombs (apparently grenades) have exploded in Bangkok in the last two and a half hours. The first explosion […]
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Tourism Authority of Thailand’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ Campaign is Cool
I really love the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) new video campaign. Called “Wish You Were Here“, it uses video of foreigners […]
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Thai Garden Ornaments: The Laughing Monk (Featured Photo)
Garden ornaments are just one of the many things I love to buy in Thailand. You can pick up Thai garden ornaments […]
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What’s the Weather Like in Bangkok, Thailand in February?
When you’re coming to Thailand on a business trip or holiday at this time of year, you’ll probably want to know what […]
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Bomb in Pattani, Thailand Kills One Injures 11, Including 2 Children
Things certainly aren’t getting better in southern Thailand. With more violence and even more bombs, the latest bomb blast happened on Thursday […]
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The Mafia and Motorcycle Taxi Drivers in Bangkok, Thailand
419 There’s an interesting video on the Bangkok Post’s website about motorcycle taxi drivers in Bangkok. Apparently, The Association of Motorcycle Taxi […]
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Valentine’s Day Curfew for Thailand’s Kids and Teens Set at 10pm
The Royal Thai police have imposed a curfew on kids and teens on Valentine’s Day in Thailand. Children and teens will be […]
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Honda to Resume Production in Ayutthaya, Thailand in March, 2012
When Ayutthaya, Thailand flooded in October, 2011, it’s doubtful Honda Motors ever thought they’d be out of business this long. But, almost […]
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Emerson Electric Co. 1st Quarter Earnings Down 23% with Thailand Floods
Emerson Electric Company (EMR) reported its 2012 first quarter earnings today and it wasn’t very good news. Earnings were down 23%, hurt […]
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Burma (Myanmar) to Introduce Electronic Visas; Thailand Still Years Behind
That Thailand is still just a tiny step up from a third world country in all but money is hard to deny. Backward, […]
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Want to Use Your Galaxy Note to Meet Cute Thai Girls?
Samsung puts out some great commercials and this one is no different. A commercial that hit the Thai market a couple of […]
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Skytrain Advertising in Bangkok – Sometimes it’s Funny (Featured Photo)
If you use the BTS skytrain in Bangkok, Thailand you’ll notice quickly how inventive and cool much of the skytrain advertising is. […]
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Public Telephones in Thailand (Featured Photo)
When you first arrive in Thailand, you’ll notice how incredibly colorful everything is, and that even includes the public telephones. Thais love […]
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What Does Thailand’s Royal Anthem Sound Like?
One of the most beautiful songs in Thailand is the Thai “Royal Anthem”. In Thai called, “Phleng Sansoen Phra Barami”, the lyrics were […]
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Why Do Thai Women Experience an Easy Menopause?
Thai women, just like many other women in Asia, seem to have a far easier time through menopause than do most Western women. […]
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Bangkok thief caught with 10,000 pairs of panties; sniffed them while driving
Thai news is often funny, but the latest story captivating Thailand is the one about the Bangkok thief who police pulled over only to discover, […]
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Cook Fried Chicken with Your Bare Hands the Chiang Mai Way (Video)
Can you cook chicken frying in burning oil by just using your hands? 50-year-old Khan (Iron Hands) Trichan can. Khan lives in […]
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How to Catch a Train in Myanmar (Video)
If you haven’t taken a train in Myanmar (otherwise known as Burma), you might want to watch this video for tips on […]
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Thai Police Looking for Topless Casino in Bangkok
According to the Bangkok Post, there could be a topless casino in Bangkok. This, after photos were published online this week showing […]
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Thailand’s Exports in December, 2011 Expected to Have Fallen 10 Percent
Thailand’s exports in December, 2011 are expected to have fallen by another 10 percent after the country’s devastating floods caused closure of […]
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Bangkok Water Smells Like Sulphur (Rotten Eggs), Is It Clean?
I must say I’m looking forward to leaving Thailand for a few months (that event is coming soon), and one of the […]
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Review: Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand – Lovely Accommodation, Inexpensive Rates
I stayed at the Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand when I attended a conference there. Although I live in Bangkok, the […]
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US Embassy Still Says Thailand Terrorist Target and Americans Should Be Careful
After all the accusations coming from Thailand’s government saying the US embassy in Bangkok has “damaged Thailand’s tourism industry, since it […]
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