Thailand Stories

This Thai gangster film stars Krissada Sukosol Clapp as Jod, a hotshot gangster who terrorises Bangkok in the 1950′s. His pal is Daeng (Somchai Khemglad), and they have to wage war for territory and loyalty against other young guns and Chinese triads that rule the…

One of my favourite weekend escapes from Bangkok is Amphawa Floating Market in Samut Songkhram. It is a popular place for Thai people though an increasing large number of foreign tourists are finding their way there. It only takes place … Continue reading →

The new iPad (3rd generation) has only just been officially launched in the US and shops in MBK in Bangkok already have it in stock. This is probably because it is also being officially sold in Hong Kong and Singapore. According to the website…

During March 2012, there will be a series of six alms giving ceremonies around Bangkok involving an estimated total of 100,000 monks. The purpose is to celebrate the 2,600th anniversary of the Lord Buddha’s Enlightenment Day. The first event took place early this morning, 10th March 2012 along Phahonyothin road near Ying Charoen Market. It was difficult to estimate the …

Billed as Thailand’s Grand Canyon by those honest people at the Tourist Authority of Thailand (TAT), if you go with this in mind you most likely will be disappointed, however you just want to go to a dried river bed to visit an unusual rock set in some spectacular scenery this …

A very useful real-time and real-world Thai Baht exchange rate display application. It shows up-to-date buying and selling rates of 34 foreign currencies with Thai Baht from 8 Thai major banks. My favourite foreign exchange rate app for the …

A romantic comedy which is a squeal to last year’s popular Bangkok Sweety. As before, it features a number of different love stories that take place on Valentine’s Day. Title: Valentine Sweety Director: Reukchai Puangpetch Cast:  Apinya Sakuljaroensuk,Arak Amornsupasiri,Kavee Tanjararak,Kirati Mahapreukpong,Ramita Mahapreukpong,Tony Rakkan,Unsumalin Sirasakpatharamaetha,Worawej Danuwong Rating: Comedy, Romance น 15…

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 …