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 minister Abhisit Vejjajiva announced increased...
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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 London yesterday for the wedding...
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 so popular. They're fun, fun,...
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 reality or understand basic economics....
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 an effort to control inflation....
British Woman, Sarah Crutchley, Killed After Fall From Thailand Waterfall,
A popular outing for many in Thailand is to visit one of the country's many beautiful waterfalls. That's what 30...
Thailand Breaks “World Wave Record” – 50,208 People
Thailand just got something else to be proud of. 50,208 people got together in Khon Kaen, Thailand, on the...
Death Toll Over Thailand’s 2011 Songkran Holiday Rises To 116
While Songkran on motorbikes can be fun, you do get incredibly wet and, if you're driving at speed it can...
Lin Ping, Chiang Mai’s Baby Panda Will Stay 2 More Years Before Being Sent To China
Good news for Thailand and the Chiang Mai Zoo this week. The zoo has announced they've come to an...
51 Dead in Floods in Southern Thailand – Rains Keep Coming
BANGKOK, April 4th, 2011 - Floods continue in Southern Thailand. As the rains keep coming in southern Thailand, new...
Thailand’s Cold Weather Continues With Days In The 60s And They Say Global Warming Doesn’t Exist
I have to laugh every time another American politician says global warming is a scam. These fools should come to...
Thais Collecting Money For Earthquake and Tsunami-Hit Japan
It's been nice this week to see Thais out in force to help earthquake and tsunami-hit Japan. Either organizing...
Thailand Reconsidering Building Nuclear Power Plants – A Disaster Waiting To Happen?
A couple of years ago, the Thai government announced it was approving the building of five nuclear power plants in...
Thailand To Send 200 Million Baht and 15,000 Tonnes of Rice For Japanese Earthquake Relief
After Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the government of Thailand has voted to send 200 million baht...
Big Eye Contact Lenses in Thailand: Are They Safe?
'Big eye' contact lenses in Thailand have been popular with Thai women for a couple of years now. Big...
Thailand Named Number 1 Country For Expats to Live In
According to a survey by HSCB International, Thailand is the happiest place in the world for expats to live in....
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Seen in Bangkok, Thailand
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg was sighted in a Bangkok, Thailand bar on Monday night after he apparently arrived in the city...
While Americans Stay Home, the Chinese are Coming to Thailand in Droves – Is Terrorism Ruling American Lives?
Before 9/11, Americans were one of the main nationalities that traveled to Thailand on vacation or business. Since 9/11, as...
Thai Woman Bites Off Husband’s Penis, Then Kills Him
Western men often think Thai women are subservient. Nothing could be further from the truth, as evidenced in the latest...
Thai Immigration Arrest American and Brit on Pedophile Charges
As a long-term western resident of Thailand, I'm always happy when Thai authorities arrest another western pedophile. With many...
Big C Buys Carrefour in Thailand – Bad News For Expat Community
Most expats don't like Big C supermarkets in Thailand. Their products are low-quality, their selection is poor and, if...
Tiger Cub Hidden in Toys in Suitcase at Bangkok Airport — wildlife smuggling in Thailand
Photo copyright Willowgrove, Creative Commons license Wildlife smuggling in Thailand is rife Customs officials at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand...
Food Prices in Thailand are Going Through the Roof
In the last few months, the price of food in Thailand is increasing more and more. Basic food stuffs...
