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Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks in Pattaya

Posted on November 25, 2010

One of the latest tourist attractions in Pattaya is the Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks. It can be found in the Royal Garden Plaza on Beach Road. You may already be familiar with “Ripley’s Believe It or Not!” which is owned by the …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa

Posted on November 24, 2010

At the moment I am in Pattaya on a 3 day media trip with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). We are product testing some new attractions as well as some places that won the Thailand Tourism Awards this year. The hotel where we are staying is the Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa. It is on Beach Road. This is …

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa at My Thailand Blog by Richard Barrow

Oasis Spa Chiang Mai

Posted on November 22, 2010

Thailand is starting to be world famous for it’s spas which are being promoted as “wellness tourism”. The number of hotels and resorts with spa packages are increasing all the time. On the second day of our TAT media trip in Chiang Mai we were brought to The Oasis …

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Oasis Spa Chiang Mai at My Thailand Blog by Richard Barrow

Thailand’s Lady Boys

Posted on November 05, 2010

“He fought like a man so he could become a woman” – Still from the Thai movie Beautiful Boxer Thailand here has many-a glorious site to feast ones eyes on, besides just a million temples, two million taxis and three million noodle soup stalls we have…

Written by: Stephen Cleary

Read more: Thailand’s Lady Boys at Thai Culture Blogs

Farang Friendly Listings

Posted on November 04, 2010

Farang (foreigner) Friendly is the definitive list of Thai and foreign owned companies in Thailand that focus on selling to expats and tourists. One of the difficult things about coming to live in a new country is finding local businesses that can …

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Farang Friendly Listings at Using an iPhone & iPad in Thailand

This Week in Thailand: 6th-12th August 2010

Posted on August 13, 2010

This is a review of what happened in Thailand during the last week based on topics that I tweeted. You can follow me live for latest news about Thailand @RichardBarrow . Friday 6th August 2010: The Bangkok Post today, including the front cover picture, is in 3D. http://twitpic.com/2by5kt # King …

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: This Week in Thailand: 6th-12th August 2010 at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand

This Week in Thailand: 23-29 July 2010

Posted on July 29, 2010

This is a review of what happened in Thailand during the last week based on topics that I tweeted. You can follow me live for latest news about Thailand @RichardBarrow . I have also started a new version of my Bangkok Dangerous Map as…

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: This Week in Thailand: 23-29 July 2010 at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand

Mikhail Pletnev

Posted on July 06, 2010

Photo taken on July 5, 2010 shows Russian conductor Mikhail Pletnev (L) being arrested inside his house by Thai police officers in Pattaya. Famed Russian conductor Mikhail Pletnev has been charged in Thailand with raping a boy aged under 15, a crime that carries a penalty of up to 20 years in prison, …

Edited by: Richard Barrow

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Bangkok Day Trips: Bangsaen Beach

Posted on June 27, 2010

My Bangkok Day Trip for this week is to Bangsaen Beach in Chonburi Province . This is the closest seaside resort to Bangkok which has sand and water clean enough for you to swim. Chonburi City is just over 60 minutes from Bangkok and you can…

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Bangkok Day Trips: Bangsaen Beach at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand

TrueMove Launch microSIM for 3G iPads

Posted on June 08, 2010

Is TrueMove planning on officially releasing an iPad 3G soon? At the moment in Thailand we can only buy iPads in the grey market at places like MBK, Fortune Tower and Panthip Plaza for inflated prices. Now comes the news that TrueMove are selling microSIMs and new data packages for the iPad 3G …

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: TrueMove Launch microSIM for 3G iPads at Using an iPhone in Thailand

Bangsaen Beach

Posted on June 05, 2010

A popular Beach resort for Bangkok people is Bangsaen Beach in Chonburi. It is the closest beach to Bangkok as it is only about an hour or so away. However, it also marks the spot where mangrove forests become beaches for the first time…

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Bangsaen Beach at My Thailand (iPhone) Blog by Richard Barrow

Miss Tiffany’s Universe 2010

Posted on May 08, 2010

Thailand’s Nalada Thamthanakom smiles after winning the annual Miss Tiffany’s Universe 2010 transvestite contest in the beach resort town of Pattaya, nearly 150 km (90 miles) southeast of Bangkok late May 7, 2010. The contest aims to promote a positive image of transvestites. Picture taken May 7, 2010. (Reuters) Thailand’s Nalada Thamthanakom is flanked by runners-up…

Edited by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Miss Tiffany’s Universe 2010 at Thai Photo Blogs

Sita Beach Resort & Spa on Koh Lipe

Posted on April 25, 2010

Early on the morning of day 3 of our TAT trip to Trang and Satun, we sadly checked out of our beach resort after only one night. I would have loved to have spent longer on Koh Lipe, which is in Tarutao National Marine Park. Before leaving we went to do a site inspection of Sita…

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Sita Beach Resort & Spa on Koh Lipe at My Thailand (iPhone) Blog by Richard Barrow

Bundhaya Resort on Koh Lipe

Posted on April 25, 2010

This evening we checked in at the beautiful beachside resort called Bundhaya. It is on the island of Koh Lipe in the Tarutao National Marine Park in Satun. Koh Lipe is one of the few islands that has hotels and resorts. There is an old fishing village here too…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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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

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

Top 10 Thai Photos for 2009

Posted on December 30, 2009

It is that time of year again when we do a quick review of the past year. Today I am going to look back at some of the more popular news photos from Thailand on our sister blog www.thaiphotoblogs.com . One of the most …

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Top 10 Thai Photos for 2009 at Richard Barrow’s Life in Thailand

Speedboat Crash in Pattaya

Posted on December 02, 2009

Rescue workers treat a man at the beach town of Pattaya December 2, 2009. Two speed boats collided in Pattaya killing two Chinese men and wounding 15 foreigners including Britons, police said. (Reuters) Friends and relatives react as rescue workers treat victims of a speed boat collision at the beach town of Pattaya December…

Edited by: Suthee "Phong" Buayam

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Elephant Paints the King’s Portrait

Posted on November 24, 2009

Pang Yok, a six-year-old elephant at Nongnuch Garden Resort in Pattaya wields a skillful trunk to paint a portrait of His Majesty the King and the words “Rak Por”. This was just the rehearsal: She’ll repeat the performance for the public…

Edited by: Suthee "Phong" Buayam

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Tussaud’s Wax Museum in Pattaya

Posted on November 14, 2009

Thai visitors smile as they pose with a wax model of US President Barack Obama (C) displayed at the Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks in Pattaya. Tussaud’s Waxworks, a US based international wax museum has established its fifth worldwide branch with the opening of this branch in Thailand. (Getty Images) Thai visitors …

Edited by: Suthee "Phong" Buayam

Read more: Tussaud’s Wax Museum in Pattaya at Thai Photo Blogs

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