Thailand Stories

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 20th August 2010: US Presses Thailand on Extradition Case for Merchant of Death (VOA) http://is.gd/epjSa…

Thai veterinarian Phimchanok Srongmongkul holds a baby tiger cub after feeding at the Wildlife Health Unit at the Department of National Parks in Bngkok Thailand on Friday, Aug. 27, 2010. Thai authorities found the baby tiger cub that had been drugged and hidden among stuffed toy tigers in the suitcase of a woman flying from Bangkok to Iran, …

Alla Bout, wife of suspected Russian arms smuggler Viktor Bout, speaks during a news conference at Foreign Correspondent Club Friday, Aug. 27, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thailand’s Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva delivered a stern message to Washington on Wednesday that the extradition…

The film contains 6 short erotic stories of love, greed, wrath, and obsession that blend in various genres like thriller, action, drama, romance and comedy. Title: Brown Sugar (Nam Tan Daeng) น้ำตาลแดง Director: Sart Tanjareon Starring: Anna Reese, Atis Amornwetch, Lakana Wattanawongsiri, Prakasit

An anthology horror film which tells four stories of sins and the consequences of what will happen if you make a sin. Title: Brown Sugar (Nam Tan Daeng) เงา Director: Theeratorn Chaowanayothin Starring: Boonwat Choomthong, Nantarat Chaowarat, Piyawat Kempetch, Sittichai Pabchompoo

Umnuayporn Tongprapai gestures as she is transported on a forklift to an ambulance in Bangkok, Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010. The 603-pound (274-kilogram) woman believed to be the heaviest in Thailand left her apartment for the first time in three years Thursday with the help of Bangkok city hall and the forklift. (AP) A Thai…

Sometimes, the best way to discover a city is through eating and drinking. EAT DRINK BKK is ideal for those looking for great food & drinks in Bangkok. Drop the guidebook and get locally-approved reviews of the best eats and drinks in Bangkok on-the-go with this application. Eat and…

A second British man has been arrested in Thailand for alleged involvement in violent anti-government “Red Shirt” protests earlier this year, police said Thursday. Keith Wayne Bush, 49, from Manchester was arrested on arson charges at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on Wednesday after arriving on a flight from the United Arab Emirates, according to immigration police. His Thai wife…

A guard stands holding a weapon at Bangkwang Central Prison where suspected Russian arms smuggler Viktor Bout is being held in Nonthaburi Province, on the outskirts of Bangkok August 25, 2010. A Thai appeals court ruled on Friday that Bout can be extradited to the United States to face terrorism charges. The extradition of…

Rakesh Saxena, center, is helped to get up from his wheelchair upon arrival at the criminal court in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010. Rakesh, a former adviser to the Bangkok Bank of Commerce whose failure helped spark the 1997 Asian financial meltdown, was formally charged …

My favourite hotel that I stayed in during my recent TAT trip down south was at the Atleenta in Pranburi. As you can see, there is no TV, but who needs one when you have such a fine view of the sea! I loved this room and it was a shame that we could only stay one night…

“Thai Easy Cuisines” offers Thai recipes including appetizers, main dishes, desserts, and drinks on your iPhone making it easier to find the ingredients when you are at the supermarket. There are quite a few books and videos out to help people…

Ever missed an appointment or important email because you were away from your desk? Now Google Mobile App can help with push notifications from your Google account to your iPhone — an icon badge shows you’ve got new mail in Gmail, and Google Calendar event reminders appear right on your home screen. You can get the update…

Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada (L) lays a bouquet of flowers during a remembrance ceremony for slain Japanese cameraman Hiroyuki Muramoto at the site where he was killed near Democracy Monument in Bangkok on August 23, 2010. Okada is on an official visit in Thailand aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between…

Our hotel inspection on the morning of our second day of the TAT trip took us to this gorgeous resort by the sea. As you can see by this picture, the hotel has a lot of greenery which helps guests relax more. It is also a nice change from concrete jungles that some resorts …

One of must-see highlights of Hua Hin is the train station and it’s beautiful royal pavilion. Hua Hin is one of the oldest seaside resorts in Thailand dating back to the time of King V. It was popular with both the royal family and Bangkokians. The waiting room used …

In the afternoon of our second day of product testing, we went to inspect this unique 5 star hotel by the sea. Let’s Sea Hua Hin Al Fresco Resort has 45 rooms down both sides of a 120 meter long lagoon. The rooms are very spacious with a balcony that …

This is a weekly look at popular apps for the iPhone as suggested by people living and working in Thailand. This week we hear from Karla who tells us about her favourite apps for the iPhone. Karla is the Bangkok City Editor for CNNgo. 1. Echofon I’m…

Today we came across some toilets for people who are neither boy or girl. This sign for a restroom was spotted today at Khan Nam Seafood Restaurant in Hua Hin. As you can see, there are four different kinds of toilets…

On day one of the TAT product testing trip we stayed at a luxurious five star hotel by the beach. The room was very comfortable but the best thing was the extensive swimming pool which includes a giant water slide. Great for families. The hotel …