Thailand Stories

If you are a citizen journalist, then you have probably heard of the Demotix website where ordinary people like you and me can send our pictures in and have a good chance of seeing them in print in newspapers around the world. This is what happened to some …

Introducing your ultimate travel companion – CNNGo’s official mobile app for iPhone. Get the latest travel and lifestyle news and views from across Asia. One of the more interesting apps to have come out recently is the official app for CNNGo . If you didn’t know…

It is now official. The iPhone 4S will be released in Thailand on 16 December 2011. It will be officially distributed through AIS, DTAC and TRUE. Contact your provider to register your interest. They will then get back to you soon about how you can pre-order. No news yet on official prices. But you do have a choice…

One of the most popular festivals in the central region of Thailand is the Monkey Festival held annually in Lopburi. The city is about 150 kms north-east of Bangkok and is a convenient stopover on the northern railway line to Chiang Mai. The iconic Khmer ruin in this city is Prang Sam Yot, which was originally a Hindu shrine. …

After months of waiting, we now know the details of the latest iPhone mobile device. It is called iPhone 4S and will be released in the US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan and the UK on 14th October 2011. Two weeks later, on 28th October 2011, the …

Listen to your favorite Thailand Radio stations on your iPhone & iPad with the “Thailand Radio Player”!The full price is 99 Cents but it is free today so be quick! Download on iTunes Thailand Store > > > > Stations Included: 95.5 Virgin HITZ (95.5 FM), Fat Radio (104.5 FM), Eazy FM 105.5 (105.5 FM), COOL 93 Fahrenheit (93.0 FM), FM One (103.5 …

If you are like myself and are looking for English language books here in Thailand for children, then you will know that the iPad is a godsend. As I have mentioned before, we can now get talking books here in Thailand for attractive prices. Often cheaper …

Probably the best iPhone app for following the results of the 2011 Thai elections is Vote 54 by Channel 3.  They say that the app will automatically update every minute after the closing of the polls at 3 p.m. You will be able to see how many seats for each party and the results of individual…

When I first came to Thailand it was very difficult to get much news about the country in the English language.  That all changed with the launch of Thailand Outlook Channel a few years back. For the first time we were getting English language …

All Thai politicians at the moment have a very busy schedule of election campaigning. Most of the candidates only have to campaign in their own constituency. However, the big party list names have been travelling around Thailand in order to help drum up support for local candidates. The other day I told you about my experience when I joined…

One of the most charismatic politicians in Thailand at the moment is Korn Chatikavanij. He used to be an investment banker and is now currently the caretaker Finance Minister. Like other high profile politicians, he has been travelling the country in order to help local candidates in …

The number one party list candidate for the Pheu Thai Party is Yingluck Shinawatra. She is busy campaigning now for the upcoming Thai elections in early July. Some people are speculating that she might very well be Thailand’s first female prime …

There are over 40,000 temples spread across Thailand. Many have a similar style though some are very unique. For many foreign tourists the colourful Thai temples are often a highlight of their holiday in Thailand. The Phra Dhammakaya Temple in Pathum Thani Province might not be your typical Thai temple. The main building resembles a UFO more …

Bloggers in Thailand, be careful what you write and link to from your website. For some years now I have been very careful about what I write and discuss on the subject of Thailand. The name of the country is supposed to …

On Sunday 22nd May 2011, the local elections for the Chairman of the Provincial Administration Organization (PAO) took place in Samut Prakan. Counting of the ballots started in the early evening and continued into the early hours of the morning at each of the District centers. …

Early on Sunday morning, thousands of lay people from Bangkok and the surrounding provinces, came together to give alms to an estimated 12,600 monks. The event took place along Ratchadamri Road in front of Central World. About 800 meters of the road from Ratchaprasong Intersection and towards Pratunam was closed to traffic. Photo Album > >…

The news has just been announced officially that the iPad 2 will be sold in Thailand from Friday 6th May 2011 from 11 a.m. The iPad will be sold in the Apple Shop at 13 different Power Buy shops around Bangkok as well…

A main road, taken this year, not 15 years ago, honest! Darkest Isan (where decent thais fear to tread), Part Twelve I’ve been in Isan a month now and sadly it’s time to leave. My trip had taken a definite downturn, the last three places I visited didn’t over impress me, Nong Khai, Udon and Khon Kaen were everything I came…

Still no official news of when iPad 2 will come to Thailand. However, the front page of the Apple Thailand store (see here ) are now advertising the iPad 2. This could mean that iPad 2 could be released in Thailand as early as May 2011. Prices …

Songkran is the start of the traditional Thai new year. It also marks the height of the hot season. A good way to cool off is to join in with the many water fights that are just starting in Thailand. Traditionally, you are supposed to splash your elders with a little rose scented water. But, these …