What Was Thailand Like in the 1960s? (Travel Video)
If you’ve ever wondered what Thailand was like in the 1960s, wonder no longer. This fascinating Pan Am promotional video was made in 1960 in an effort…
-
-
The Best Bridge in Bangkok, Thailand (Featured Photo)
This is the best bridge in Bangkok, Thailand. It is a tiny overhead covered bridge that runs from the fourth floor of Siam Discovery shopping mall to…
-
Songkran Accidents Kill 173 People in First 3 Days of the 2013 Holiday
As Thailand celebrates the Thai New Year (Songkran) and reaches the middle of the ‘seven dangerous days’ of Songkran 2013 today, Thai news media is reporting Songkran…
-
Google Thai Songkran 2013 Doodle Shows Traditional Custom of Releasing Fish and Birds
The Google Thai Songkran 2013 doodle has gone up on Google search and, this year, it shows two traditional Thai customs. In it, you can see the…
-
As Songkran 2013 Begins, Thais Worry Traditional Songkran Customs Being Lost (Video)
Songkran is Thailand’s New Year and the official five days of Songkran 2013 festivities began today. That means, if you’re anywhere in Thailand, you’re likely to be…
-
Rain Dispels Bangkok Heat: For the First Time in a Month I’m Not Sweating
News flash — Rain dispels Bangkok heat. For the first time in a month I’m not sweating. (And you have absolutely no idea how happy I am). It’s…
-
25 Best Things To Do in Bangkok, Thailand (Video)
25 best things to do in Bangkok: an excellent video for first-time visitors 25 Best Things To Do in Bangkok, Thailand is a video that has been put…
-
Thai Airways Engineer Rescues Drowning Woman in Chao Praya River (Video)
There’s a new Thai video up on YouTube that’s about to go viral. It shows a Thai Airways engineer rescuing a woman who was drowning in the Chao…
-
Channel 5 Cameraman One of First Deaths of Songkran Holiday 2013
Channel 5 cameraman one of first deaths of Sonkran holiday As most people know who live in Thailand, the Songkran holiday is the most dangerous time of…
-
Thailand’s Channel 5 Uses Photo of Meryl Streep in Death of Margaret Thatcher News Story
Any western teacher in Thailand will tell you a large percentage of Thais are not particularly knowledgeable about other countries beyond Thailand, but particularly countries in the west….
-
Gold Prices Down 150 Baht Since Yesterday
Don’t say I didn’t tell you selling your gold in Thailand was a good idea yesterday, after the price of Thai gold went up 300 baht since…
-
‘Look Tard’ Remake Starring Ken Phupoom Phongpanu and Bella Ranee Campen
Thailand, get ready for another remake. Yep, just like half the Thai lakorns or movies produced nowadays, there’s yet another remake of a famous Thai lakorn on…
-
Pee Mak Phra Khanong Makes 200 Million Baht in First 10 Days of Release (Video)
Pee Mak Phra Khanong is the latest Thai movie to tell the story of Thailand’s most famous ghost, Mae Nak. What’s a little different about Pee Mak…
-
Best Time to Sell Gold in Thailand? Gold Prices Up 300 Baht It Could Be Now
Thinking about selling gold in Thailand? If so, with current gold prices having just gone up over 300 baht ($10.30) per baht weight since the market closed…
-
Thai Government Creating Global Standard for Thai Recipes: Does It Make Sense?
If you have eaten Thai food outside Thailand after eating Thai food in Thailand, you will know it is rarely authentic. In America, for instance, Thai food is…
-
Where to Buy Inexpensive Watches in Bangkok: Central Watch Fest 2013
The problem with shopping for inexpensive watches in Bangkok, Thailand is that many of them are cheap knock-offs of designer watches. They look nice but they certainly…
-
Where to Buy Cheap Toys in Bangkok, Thailand: Central Toy Fair 2013
Where to buy cheap toys in Bangkok, Thailand? That’s one question many families traveling with children ask. While, of course, you can buy cheap toys in Bangkok…
-
When is the Worst Time of Year to Visit Thailand?
If you’re thinking of taking a trip to the Land of Smiles, one of the things you may be wondering about is when is the worst time…
-
Meatballs Back on Menu at Ikea in Bangkok Minus the Horsemeat
Ikea in Bangkok has announced meat balls will soon be back on the menu at the Ikea Bangkok store, more than a month after they initially tested positive…
-
How Much is a Kindle in Bangkok, Thailand?
If you’re thinking about buying an electronic book reader or a tablet and you’re in Bangkok, Thailand, you may be thinking about buying a Kindle. How much is…
-
When Do Thai Girls Use Umbrellas?
If you have ever been to Thailand, you will know Thai girls use umbrellas when it rains to prevent themselves getting wet. Just like anywhere else in the…
-
How Hot Is It In Thailand in April, 2013?
Just in case you’re not aware, Thailand is currently in the middle of an horrendous heatwave. Sure, it’s always hot in Thailand but, if you’ve lived here…
-
It’s Incredibly Hot for Rabbits in Thailand Right Now
As if it’s not hot enough for humans in Thailand right now, it’s even hotter if you’re a Thai rabbit. At least according to my two bunnies….
