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Drug Use in Thailand Increases Alarmingly

Posted on March 09, 2010

The Thai government over the past few years have been so focussed on first the yellow shirts and then the red shirts that hardly anyone has noticed the rampant increase of drug use in Thailand. It is almost getting to epidemic proportions …

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Drug Use in Thailand Increases Alarmingly at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand

At Suvarnabhumi Airport

Posted on March 09, 2010

I am at the airport saying goodbye to our foreign English teachers. They have been teaching at our school for the last year. In May we will be welcoming a new group of university graduates. The red shirts will be rallying in Bangkok this …

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: At Suvarnabhumi Airport at My Thailand (iPhone) Blog by Richard Barrow

Renewing my Work Permit

Posted on March 07, 2010

It has come to that time of year again to renew my work permit and visa. This allows me to stay in Thailand for another year. In the past my work permit was done by my school, but two years ago I changed …

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Renewing my Work Permit at My Thailand (iPhone) Blog by Richard Barrow

Bad Air Quality in Thailand

Posted on March 07, 2010

It is probably not a good idea to venture outside at the moment if you are living in some areas of Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Lumpoon, Maehongson, Nan, Phayao and Chiang Mai due to the bad air quality. You…

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Bad Air Quality in Thailand at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand

Old Paknam Prison

Posted on March 06, 2010

They moved the prisoners and pulled down the buildings of the old prison some years ago. All that remains today are some of the watch towers and short stretches of wall. There is a plan to build a 137 meter high tower here for tourists…

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Old Paknam Prison at My Thailand (iPhone) Blog by Richard Barrow

Growing a Pineapple

Posted on March 05, 2010

A year and a half ago, I bought a pineapple from Foodland Supermarket, ripped off the stalk at the top, and then stuck it into a pot of earth. I didn’t seriously think that it would grow. But it has as you can see by this photo! - Posted from my iPhone

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Growing a Pineapple at My Thailand Blog by Richard Barrow

Wanted Poster for Thaksin "sells" for US$58,600 on ebay!

Posted on March 04, 2010

A few days ago, a user called “musicxpresso” put up for sale on ebay a wanted poster for Thaksin and his wife for a mere 99 cents. The photo showed the massive banner used as the backdrop for one of the yellow shirts stages while they occupied the Government House area. However, if you read the badly worded description (obviously …

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Wanted Poster for Thaksin "sells" for US$58,600 on ebay! at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand

Khan Kluay the Blue Elephant

Posted on March 04, 2010

Khan Kluay was a smash hit Thai cartoon when it was first released in Thailand in May 2006. It was the first Thai cartoon made at international standard and did very well in the domestic market. The little blue elephant, called Khan Kluay, was very popular with Thai children of all ages. I know Nong Grace has watched her…

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Khan Kluay the Blue Elephant at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand

Eating at Tesco Lotus Plus

Posted on March 03, 2010

I went to eat at Tesco Lotsus on Srinakarin Road in Samut Prakan. I saw this interesting dish which is like an egg noodle combined with Chinese Chicken Rice. - Posted from my iPhone

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Eating at Tesco Lotus Plus at My Thailand Blog by Richard Barrow

Nong Grace with her Parents

Posted on March 01, 2010

This is a rare family photo for Grace as she still lives with her grandparents. I cannot remember the last time her mother came to visit. They went to do a passport for Grace this morning. - Posted from my iPhone

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Nong Grace with her Parents at My Thailand Blog by Richard Barrow

Paknam Railway Monument

Posted on February 28, 2010

This is the monument that they are building in Paknam to commemorate the first railway line in Thailand. I am not sure if I like the design. - Posted from my iPhone

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Paknam Railway Monument at My Thailand Blog by Richard Barrow

Wien Tien at Wat Asokaram

Posted on February 28, 2010

I am at the temple to take pictures of people doing Wien tien. Many here already but most will come after dark. - Posted from my iPhone

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Wien Tien at Wat Asokaram at My Thailand Blog by Richard Barrow

Makha Bucha Day

Posted on February 27, 2010

I woke up early to go and take pictures at a local temple of people making merit. - Posted from my iPhone

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Makha Bucha Day at My Thailand Blog by Richard Barrow

Klong Suan 100 Year Marker

Posted on February 26, 2010

At Klong Suan Market. I will post more pics at http://www.paknamphotos.com - Posted from my iPhone

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Klong Suan 100 Year Marker at My Thailand Blog by Richard Barrow

Getting ready for K3 Graduation

Posted on February 26, 2010

K3 students came into school today to practice for their graduation ceremony tomorrow.

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Getting ready for K3 Graduation at My Thailand Blog by Richard Barrow

View from my school

Posted on February 25, 2010

This is the view from the 6th floor of the school building. - Posted from my iPhone

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: View from my school at My Thailand Blog by Richard Barrow

Petrol Station

Posted on February 25, 2010

Most petrol stations in Thailand have a store where you can buy snacks and drinks. There is also often a restaurant.

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Petrol Station at My Thailand Blog by Richard Barrow

Thailand: Greatest Urban Myths (Part 2)

Posted on February 10, 2010

(The crime scene of almost every Farang ‘murder’ in Pattaya - the infamous Pattaya hotel balcony) As a Farang in Thailand we have all heard some of the most laughable quack-wack Thailand myths: ladyboys who have coaxed clients back to their rooms only to drug ‘em and …

Written by: Stephen Cleary

Read more: Thailand: Greatest Urban Myths (Part 2) at Steve’s Weblog

Thailand: Greatest Urban Myths (Part 1)

Posted on February 05, 2010

Even for those who have never stepped a foot in the Land of Noodle Soup & Nose Jobs, chances are they’ve heard some classic Thailand myth worthy of an editorial column in the most sensational European tabloid. So worthy actually, that some of these urban legends have surfaced in such papers. But if you don’t read one…

Written by: Stephen Cleary

Read more: Thailand: Greatest Urban Myths (Part 1) at Steve’s Weblog

Gun Plane Decision Deferred

Posted on January 29, 2010

Kayasit Pissawongprakan, Director General of the Office of the Thai Attorney General, center, is surrounded by reporters after a news conference at his office in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010. Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thuagsuban refused on comment on the pending decision by public prosecutors to drop all charges related the arms smuggling case from North Korea while …

Edited by: Suthee "Phong" Buayam

Read more: Gun Plane Decision Deferred at Thai Photo Blogs



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