Marsha Wattanapanich: Thailand’s Most Popular and Most Beautiful Singer
Marsha Wattanapanich (also known as Marsha Vadhanapanich) is one of the most popular singers in Thailand nowadays, even though she’s been in the public eye for quite a…
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Air Australia Goes Bankrupt, Passengers Stuck in Phuket, Thailand
It’s not good news for the hundreds of Air Australia passengers who were enjoying a holiday in Phuket, Thailand. The budget airline, Air Australia, went bankrupt yesterday,…
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What’s the Cost of a UK Flight to Bangkok from Heathrow or Gatwick?
Getting a cheap flight to Bangkok from London, at this time, is actually a bit easier than last year, if you’re flying in the next few months….
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American Woman Murdered at Bangkok Hotel: Indian Boyfriend Flees Country
One of the big news stories in Bangkok this week has been the murder of an American woman. Florida socialite, Wendy Albano, was murdered at the upscale…
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Do Not Rent Jet Skis in Thailand: It’s Famous For Jet Ski Scams
For the last few years, Thailand has been known for its jet ski scams. Reported about in news media all over the world, but particularly in…
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Bombs Explode in Bangkok, Bomber Loses Legs (Photo)
According to Thai TV, three bombs (apparently grenades) have exploded in Bangkok in the last two and a half hours. The first explosion was heard at a house…
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Tourism Authority of Thailand’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ Campaign is Cool
I really love the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) new video campaign. Called “Wish You Were Here“, it uses video of foreigners from all over the world…
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Thai Garden Ornaments: The Laughing Monk (Featured Photo)
Garden ornaments are just one of the many things I love to buy in Thailand. You can pick up Thai garden ornaments at just about any market…
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What’s the Weather Like in Bangkok, Thailand in February?
When you’re coming to Thailand on a business trip or holiday at this time of year, you’ll probably want to know what the weather is like in…
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Bomb in Pattani, Thailand Kills One Injures 11, Including 2 Children
Things certainly aren’t getting better in southern Thailand. With more violence and even more bombs, the latest bomb blast happened on Thursday morning in the middle of…
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The Mafia and Motorcycle Taxi Drivers in Bangkok, Thailand
419 There’s an interesting video on the Bangkok Post’s website about motorcycle taxi drivers in Bangkok. Apparently, The Association of Motorcycle Taxi Drivers has complained to the…
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Valentine’s Day Curfew for Thailand’s Kids and Teens Set at 10pm
The Royal Thai police have imposed a curfew on kids and teens on Valentine’s Day in Thailand. Children and teens will be expected to be at home…
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Honda to Resume Production in Ayutthaya, Thailand in March, 2012
When Ayutthaya, Thailand flooded in October, 2011, it’s doubtful Honda Motors ever thought they’d be out of business this long. But, almost four months later, Honda still…
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Emerson Electric Co. 1st Quarter Earnings Down 23% with Thailand Floods
Emerson Electric Company (EMR) reported its 2012 first quarter earnings today and it wasn’t very good news. Earnings were down 23%, hurt by floods in Thailand at…
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Burma (Myanmar) to Introduce Electronic Visas; Thailand Still Years Behind
That Thailand is still just a tiny step up from a third world country in all but money is hard to deny. Backward, and ignorant about things like…
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Want to Use Your Galaxy Note to Meet Cute Thai Girls?
Samsung puts out some great commercials and this one is no different. A commercial that hit the Thai market a couple of months ago for the new…
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Skytrain Advertising in Bangkok – Sometimes it’s Funny (Featured Photo)
If you use the BTS skytrain in Bangkok, Thailand you’ll notice quickly how inventive and cool much of the skytrain advertising is. It’s changed every week or…
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Public Telephones in Thailand (Featured Photo)
When you first arrive in Thailand, you’ll notice how incredibly colorful everything is, and that even includes the public telephones. Thais love bright colors, so you’ll see…
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What Does Thailand’s Royal Anthem Sound Like?
One of the most beautiful songs in Thailand is the Thai “Royal Anthem”. In Thai called, “Phleng Sansoen Phra Barami”, the lyrics were composed by Prince Narisaranuvadtivongs, around 1913,…
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Why Do Thai Women Experience an Easy Menopause?
Thai women, just like many other women in Asia, seem to have a far easier time through menopause than do most Western women.  In fact, many studies show Asian…
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Bangkok thief caught with 10,000 pairs of panties; sniffed them while driving
Thai news is often funny, but the latest story captivating Thailand is the one about the Bangkok thief who police pulled over only to discover, not only was he an…
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Cook Fried Chicken with Your Bare Hands the Chiang Mai Way (Video)
Can you cook chicken frying in burning oil by just using your hands? 50-year-old Khan (Iron Hands) Trichan can. Khan lives in Chiang Mai, and discovered his…
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How to Catch a Train in Myanmar (Video)
If you haven’t taken a train in Myanmar (otherwise known as Burma), you might want to watch this video for tips on how to catch a train…
