Psy’s ‘Gangnam Style’ Most Influential Song in Thailand in 2012 (Video)
If you ask any Thai teenager which pop song is their current favorite, the majority will tell you “Gangnam Style“. Released by chubby 34-year-old South Korean pop sensation…
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US Embassy Closed in Bangkok, Thailand Due to Anti-American Muslim Protests
If you are planning to visit the US Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, today is not the day. Bangkok’s US Embassy will be closed from noon for the…
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Thai Airways to Employ Female Flight Attendants Up to 60 Years of Age
Although many non-Thais probably think Thailand is a backward country, in many respects that’s simply not true. In fact, in many instances, Thais and Thai businesses are…
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Vanchai Chirathivat, Head of Thailand’s Central Groups, Dies Age 84
Vanchai Chirathivat, head of Thailand’s Central Group, has died at the age of 84. He had been suffering from prostate cancer for a while and, according to family,…
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Sorajak Kasemsuvan Named New Thai Airways President
Sorajak Kasemsuvan has officially been named as the new president of Thai Airways today. Not really a surprise, as he was the only man being considered for…
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Gangnam Style Flash Mob Hits Bangkok Art and Culture Center
It’s no secret that the Korean pop (K-Pop) song ‘Gangnam Style‘ is huge in Thailand. Sung by Korean singing sensation Psy, or Park Jae-sang, Gangnam Style can…
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Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung Tells Why He Drives a Pink Car Like Paris Hilton
One thing you will notice in Thailand is Thai men have no problem wearing pink, liking pink roses or driving a pink car. While in the west,…
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Bangkok May Flood Between September 14 and 18th, 2012 BMA Says
If you’ve been in Bangkok in the last couple of weeks, it will be no surprise to hear we’ve been having a lot of rain. In fact,…
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Ya-Hom: The Thai Remedy and Cure for Nausea, Stomach Ache and Fatigue
In Thailand, traditional Chinese medicine is used by millions of people every year to treat everything from headache to stomach ache and liver failure to cancer. Some seem…
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Floods in Ayutthaya and Sukhothai Start Thailand’s 2012 Flood Season
Even though it doesn’t seem that long since Thailand experienced the worst floods in more than 70 years, flooding is already happening again in some areas of…
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Shambhala: Music Video Showcases This Thai Movie’s Beautiful Soundtrack (OST)
One thing I always notice when I watch Thai movies is how beautiful much of the music is. One of the newest Thai movies to be released in…
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Thailand Offering Free Healthcare for Migrant Children Under 6 Years Old
It’s no secret that Thailand doesn’t treat its migrant workers very well. Coming to Thailand from poorer countries like Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia, migrant workers in Thailand…
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Thailand Uses Nanotechnology to Help Flood Victims and Flooded Areas
The BBC has been in Thailand for the last few weeks filming segments for various TV shows on the network. One of the latest ones aired…
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Min Pechaya Wattanamontree (พีชญา วัฒนามนตรี): Smart as Well as Beautiful (Video)
There are so many beautiful women in Thailand that act, sing or dance, it’s difficult to choose just one favorite. One of ours, though, is “Min” Pechaya…
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Chompoo Araya Hargate Talks About Starring in Reya: The Musical (Video)
Chompoo Araya A. Hargate is a Thai actress and supermodel who received a lot of criticism back in 2011 for her portrayal of a character called Reya…
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Best Bars in Hua Hin, Thailand – Nightlife Here Is Fun
Hua Hin, only three hours drive from Bangkok, is Thailand’s favorite beach resort. But, it is not all just sunbathing and water sports, Hua Hin has a fun…
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What Does a Typical Thai Buddhist Wedding Ceremony Look Like?
What does a typical Thai Buddhist wedding ceremony look like? If you have been invited to a wedding in Thailand, chances are it will be Buddhist. With 95…
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Sailing Holidays in Thailand: Why are They So Popular?
Have you ever thought about taking a sailing holiday in Thailand? Have you ever wondered why sailing holidays in Thailand are so popular? It’s simple really. Thailand has…
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The Impossible Tells True Story of One Family’s Survival in Thailand’s Tsunami
Summit Entertainment has just released the first video trailer for the new movie, ‘The Impossible‘. Filmed entirely in Thailand, it tells the story of how one family survived…
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Yaya Urassaya Sperbund: The Most Beautiful Girl in Thailand? (Video)
With the millions of Thai girls who really are simply beautiful, it is hard to choose just one girl that we would call “The Most Beautiful Girl in…
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Thais Cheat More on Spouses and Partners Than Any Other Nationality?
Thailand has been in a bit of an uproar this week after a study was published by Durex, the condom people. According to them, after surveying more…
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Quick, Cheap and Easy Way to Cook Thai Pumpkin: Delicious!
While most Thais probably eat Thai pumpkin either as the traditional pumpkin custard or in a Thai curry, it’s also sold year-round in huge mounds at every…
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While Thailand’s Literacy Rate is 95 Percent, Some Thais Still Struggle to Learn to Read and Write
According to UNESCO, Thailand’s literacy rate is actually quite high. Approximately 95 percent of all Thais over the age of 15 are classified as literate. That’s…
