Thailand Stories

This is the Arts and Craft Village at Bang Sai in Ayutthaya Province. It is quite unique as it showcases the different architectural styles of the four regions of Thailand. In addition, you will be able to see first hand their ways of living with practical demonstrations of

Supporters of former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra walk during a protest rally at a golf course they say was built illegally on forest reserve land in eastern Chantaburi province, 320 km (199 miles) from Bangkok January 23, 2010. The “red shirt” protesters accused royal adviser Prem Tinsulanonda …

If you are in the Suphanburi area this month then I strongly suggest that you go and check out the Don Chedi Fair. This commemorates the glorious victory of King Naresuan the Great which took place on elephant back. As well…

Mahouts steady their elephants as they ask tourists to donate money to a relief fund created by a local hotel owner to help earthquake victims in Haiti, Bangkok, Thailand. (AP) Thai people donate money to a relief fund created by a local hotel owner to help earthquake…

TOUR2 : Bang Nampheung Floating Market, The Erawan Museum, Reclining Buddha at Bang Phli and finishing with a meal at sunset at the Bang Pu Seaside Resort. Samut Prakan Province is sandwiched between Bangkok and the Gulf of Thailand. As it is so close to the capital of Thailand it…

Thailand’s Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva holds up The FIFA World Cup trophy after it arrived at Don Muang airport in Bangkok January 21, 2010. The trophy will be in Bangkok for three days as part of its tour around the world for soccer fans. (Reuters) More Thailand pictures can be found at www.ThaiPhotoBlogs.com .

One of the most colourful festivals in Thailand is the annual Lantern Festival in Hat Yai in Southern Thailand. I flew down there last year to enjoy the lights. It is going on now until 28th February 2010. The theme this years is

Thai cuisine involves the balancing of contrasting flavors, spicy and subtle, sweet and sharp. It is also concerned with aesthetic value, for the Thais believe that food should please the eye as well as the palate. One particularly delightful aspect…

Thai police arrange seized ivory before a press conference in Bangkok at the National Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division of the police department on Wednesday Jan 20, 2010. Thai police said Wednesday that they have arrested two people accused of dealing in illegal African ivory, a day after an American and a …

(Would be extremely difficult to get these two mixed up – but Mrs Clampton did) Due to the positive feedback from the last blog “The Legendary Edith Clampton (Mrs)” , I think it’s only fair to write up a part 2 and include some of the readers’ responses – some of which are in concern to Edith’s complaints in the …

A child holds his toy gun next to a Thai soldier taking a break during a patrol in Yala province, about 1,084 km (674 miles) south of Bangkok, January 19, 2010. The soldier is part of a security team which escorts public school teachers to and from schools. 124 Teachers have been killed during the conflict in …

It was a year ago now that I first visited the tranquil little village of Baan Nam Khong and enjoyed gliding from tree to tree with the amazing Jungle Flight adventure. I got a chance to fly again last weekend and try …

Thailand’s Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva leads his five new cabinet members in a swearing-in ceremony in front of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R) at a hospital in Bangkok January 18, 2010. (Reuters) Thailand’s new cabinet takes a group photo as they prepare to be sworn in by King Bhumibol Adulyadej in a ceremony at the Government House in Bangkok January 18, 2010. (From L…

Thai soldiers march during a ceremony marking Thailand’s Armed Forces Day at a military barrack in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Jan. 18, 2010. (AP) More Thailand pictures can be found at www.ThaiPhotoBlogs.com .

One of the oldest railway stations in Thailand can be found at Hua Hin. What is of particular interest at this station is the Royal Waiting Room which was built in traditional Thai style during the reign of King Rama VI. Original post blogged on www.mythaiphotos.com .

Title: After School (Wing Soo Fan) Director: Chalat Sriwanna Starring: Apinya Sakuljaroensuk, Louis Hesse D’alzon, Takphet Lekavijit, Pornrawee Anantakul Website: www.afterschool-themovie.com Release Date in Thailand: 21 January 2010 A group of high school students follow the dream of having their own musical band and becoming artists. They spend their time after school to rehearsal. Movie Trailer: To …

On reading the title, most of you are probably wondering “Who the heck is she?” Well, she was one of Thailand’s most well-known farang names during the early to mid 1990’s; a name that was highly controversial, but in the stupidest way possible (She even…

This is a picture of the memorial for HTMS Thonburi at the Royal Thai Naval Academy in Samut Prakan. The ship was badly damaged during a battle with the French on 17th January 1941. Thirty six sailors lost their life. The ship was later salvaged and repaired by the Japanese. It then saw service as a training ship before finally the…

On Sunday 17th January 2010, Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Kamthorn Pumhiran presided over the wreath-laying ceremony at the Royal Thai Naval Academy in Samut Prakan. The event commemorates the bravery of the naval heroes who sacrificed their lives in defence of the country’s independence and sovereignty during that battle that took…

Denmark’s Anders Moller Christensen (R) fights for the ball with Poland’s Dawid Nowak during their Thailand King’s Cup football tournament at His Majesty The 80th Birthday Anniversary stadium in Nakhon Ratchasima province northeast of Bangkok, January 17, 2010. (Reuters) Poland’s goalkeeper Mariusz Pawelek saves a …