Thailand Stories

Bangkok’s Chinatown is an old business center covering a large area around Yaowarat and Charoen Krung Roads. There are many small streets and alleys full of shops and vendors selling all types of goods. It has been the main centre … Continue reading

On the second Saturday in January every year, Thailand celebrates the youth of the country by organizing Children’s Day. Many places, like zoos and theme parks offer free or reduced admission. Even the skytrain and subway in Bangkok let kids … Continue reading →

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 …

Hua Hin Floating Market During 2011, two purpose built floating markets opened in the seaside resort of Hua Hin. Surprisingly, not only did they open during the same year, but they also can both be found down Soi 112 which is about 6 kilometres away from the …

Bang Pai In Royal Palace can be found along the Chao Phraya River in a district of the same name between Bangkok and Ayutthaya City. The original complex dates back to the 17th Century, but most of the buildings that … Continue reading →

 The film follows a number of different love stories that take place from Christmas to Valentine’s Day. Title: Bangkok Sweety (ส.ค.ส สวีทตี้) Director: Reukchai Puangpetch Cast: Apinya Sakuljaroensuk,Arak Amornsupasiri,Kavee Tanjararak,Kirati Mahapreukpong,Ramita Mahapreukpong,Tony Rakkan,Unsumalin Sirasakpatharamaetha,Woravej Danuwong Rating: Comedy, Romance  13+ Release …

For people living and working in Bangkok, the nearest place to enjoy a sunset over the Gulf of Thailand is in Bang Pu in Samut Prakan Province. At this time of the year you can see thousands of migratory birds. … Continue reading →

www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4iKiE35hlU Sa-Paa-Wa -Ting -Dtua ( สภาวะ ทิ้งตัว )  Ost.  Bangkok Sweety

Release Date in Thailand :  29th  December 2011 www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTI54UJJWfs

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to watch a moving documentary called “Living With The Tiger”. It is about about Thai kids growing up with the stigma of  being infected with HIV through no fault of their own. Often these kids are…

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. …

Monitor flood and traffic situation in Bangkok via hundreds of CCTV cameras through out the city. This is another one of those apps for the iPhone that helps you with traffic in Bangkok. It is called BKKWatch and it basically gives you a map showing locations of traffic cams around…

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 …

See the full gallery on Posterous This morning we went to take a look at the Bangkok Treehouse which is a new riverside hotel. They are building this green hotel in an area which is called the “lungs of Bangkok”. They have some really exciting ideas. Can’t wait to see once

Yesterday marked the official start of the Vegetarian Festival in Thailand. In Samut Prakan it runs from 26th September to 6th October 2011. We went to Thong Siang Vegetarian House in Samut Prakan to watch this opening ceremony. The event was a signal for the nine Gods to…

See the full gallery on Posterous This morning I’m taking Nong Grace on the Sky Train. This is her first time. An added complication is that we are both taking our bicycles. But it is going smoothly so far. At BTS Bearing there is a lift that took us up to the…

See the full gallery on Posterous This morning I’m taking Nong Grace on the Sky Train. This is her first time. An added complication is that we are both taking our bicycles. But it is going smoothly so far. At BTS Bearing …

One of the oldest markets in Thailand that is still operating is the Bang Phli Riverside Market in Samut Prakan. It was first started by Chinese traders back in the 1850′s. This now makes it older than 150 years. The original name for the market is “Talad Siri Sopon”. It is situated along the Samrong Canal which used…

There are not too many places in Bangkok where cyclists can go with their bicycle and feel safe. It is true that the BMA have built more cycling lanes around the city but many of these are either blocked by parked cars or are being used by motorcyclists. I know we …

See the full gallery on Posterous On Khao San Road, the backpackers haven in Bangkok, there are 4 or 5 stalls that are openly selling everything from California Driving License to Press Cards and TEFL Teaching Certificates. You can even buy Disability Cards so that you…