TAT Launches “Hearing the Sunshine” by Amazing Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has been getting more and more creative with promotions,…
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Bangkok Top Asian City For Visitors, MasterCard Study Shows
In good news for Thailand’s tourist industry, a new study by MasterCard shows Bangkok…
Gold Prices in Thailand Continue to be Strong
The Gold Traders Association announced the latest buying price of gold in Thailand this…
If You Love Thailand, Do NOT See ‘Hangover II’
There are so many reasons why Thai authorities need to hire a farang (westerner)…
Campaign Posters Up All Over Bangkok For Yingluck Shinawatra
I loved walking around my Bangkok neighborhood this weekend already being able to see the…
Thai Exports Up Almost 18% – Due to Trade With Japan and Europe
According to Thai Commerce Minister Porntiva Nakasai exports in the first four months…
Election Commission Rules Yingluck Shinawatra Qualified to Run
A decision has just been handed down by Thailand’s Election Commission that Yingluck Shinawatra,…
One Year Anniversary of Red Shirt Deaths at Rajprasong (Photos)
We managed to spend a few minutes at the Rajprasong intersection this afternoon, talking…
Pheu Thai Draws Number One on Ballot For General Election
An interesting psychological advantage went to the Pheu Thai party today for Thailand’s general…
Yingluck Shinawatra Will Be Confirmed Pheu Thai’s Prime Ministerial Candidate
Yingluck Shinawatra is having a good week and, looking at the number of people…
Big C Supermarket Becomes Big C Extra in Bangkok, But What Does That Mean?
When I took one of my usual twice-weekly trips to the Big C supermarket…
Best Western to Open Hotel in Bangkok’s Elephant Building (Tuk Chang)
Imagine my surprise when I walked past Bangkok’s Elephant Building (Tuk Chang or Dtuk Chang…
Yingluck Shinawatra, Thaksin’s Sister, To Run For Prime Minister?
Fascinating news out of Bangkok today. Yingluck Shinawatra, sister of exiled former-prime minister Thaksin…
Thai Government Increases Security on US Interests After Bin Laden Killing – No McDonalds?
After yesterday’s announcement that the US government had killed Osama bin Laden, Thailand’s prime…
Thailand’s Princess Sirindhorn Attended Prince William and Katherine Middleton’s Wedding
Thai friends and I were happy to see Princess Sirindhorn at Westminster Abbey in…
Why Are Thai Ladyboys So Popular? Just Look at Bell Nuntita, She’s Lovely
There’s a reason Thai ladyboys, or katoeys as they’re known here in Thailand, are…
Thailand to Lose 75 Billion Baht Due to Auto Production Cut as a Result of Japan Tsunami
One thing I never understand about Thai politicians is their complete inability to see…
Thailand Raises Key Interest Rate for Sixth Time in a Year
Yesterday, Thailand raised its interest rates for the sixth time in around a year in…