Gold Prices in Thailand Continue to be Strong
The Gold Traders Association announced the latest buying price of gold in Thailand this morning – 21,587.84 baht per baht-weight for …
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If You Love Thailand, Do NOT See ‘Hangover II’
There are so many reasons why Thai authorities need to hire a farang (westerner) to look into things Thais don’t understand …
Campaign Posters Up All Over Bangkok For Yingluck Shinawatra
I loved walking around my Bangkok neighborhood this weekend already being able to see the new Pheu Thai posters up everywhere, featuring …
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 of 2011 are up 17.7%. Unbelievable, eh? …
Election Commission Rules Yingluck Shinawatra Qualified to Run
A decision has just been handed down by Thailand’s Election Commission that Yingluck Shinawatra, sister of evicted-as-PM-by-military-coup former prime minister, Thaksin …
One Year Anniversary of Red Shirt Deaths at Rajprasong (Photos)
We managed to spend a few minutes at the Rajprasong intersection this afternoon, talking to red shirt protesters gathered for the …
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 election in July. All political parties and …
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 who’ve come to Tasty Thailand by searching …
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 on Ladprao yesterday (the one that used …
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 in Thai) today, to see a huge …
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 Shinawatra, has said she will be running …
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 security measures …
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 of Prince …
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, fun, and …
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. For weeks …
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. The Bank …
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 year old …
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 last day …
Death Toll Over Thailand’s 2011 Songkran Holiday Rises To 116
Although every year before Songkran, the Thai government pleads for people to not drink and drive, and not to speed, every …
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 agreement with …
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 reports say …
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 Thailand. A …