Thailand Stories

Caroline Wozniacki, the world’s number one female tennis player, was back in Thailand recently to take part in the World Tennis Invitation Hua Hin 2012. This was her second time to take part in this exhibition match in the seaside resort of Hua Hin (see my report from …

Based on a true story, the movie is about a Thai teenager who used to waste his time in playing online games until one day something happens that turns him into a billionaire. Title: Top Secret (Wai Roon Pan Lan) Director: Songyos Sugmakanan Cast: Pashorn Jiratiwat,Walanlak Kumsuwan Rating:  Drama  PG13 Release Date in Thailand:  20th

This is a new iPad app for children to teach them how to write Thai letters correctly. It is aimed at young Thai kids but could just as easily be used by expat children or even their parents. The price of First Write Thai when first released was 99 Cents but…

Electronic Arts have brought some of the best games to the iPad in full HD resolution. The downside is that these games are often quite expensive at $9.99 each. If you were hesitant before about buying at this price, then how does $1.99 sound? Yes, that is an 80% discount and it is only for the Labor Day holiday in…

If you have ever driven along the Friendship Highway on your way to Nakhon Ratchasima then you have probably noticed this giant cow. It belongs to Farm Chokchai which is in the heart of cowboy country in Northeastern Thailand. I now that sounds strange as we are …

The Mon people of Samut Prakan traditionally celebrate Songkran a week later than the rest of the country. This year it was later than normal as it was held between 22nd and 24th April 2011. The celebrations started with a Miss Songkran Beauty Contest on Friday night. Then each night, along the waterfront, …

Learning your Times Tables has never been so much fun. No child should ever miss out on knowing something as important as their Times Tables. Tables Splat allows children to develop their speed and accuracy in this fun and enjoyable game. It is always great to …

HEdictionary English Thai HD for iPad The HEdictionary English Thai has separate versions for the iPhone and the iPad. It can be used by people learning Thai or for those learning English. I think really it is more set up for Thai people learning English. …

The annual National Children’s Day for Thailand takes place on the second Saturday of January every year. Children are considered as the most valuable resource of the country. There is a Thai saying that goes, “Children are the future of the nation, if the children are intelligent, …

Looking for some good apps? These are the Top 10 lists for both free and paid apps for the year 2010 in the iTunes Thailand Store. Top Free iPhone Apps in Thailand 2010 Facebook Skype Angry Birds Lite Talking Tom Cat Windows Live Messenger Paper Toss Coin Dozer Bluetooth Photo Share Cut the Rope Lite Looking for some more? Try …

One of the coolest accessories for the iPhone and iPad this year is this remote controlled AR Drone helicopter. AR.Drone generates its own Wi-Fi network to which you connect your iPod touch or iPhone to control. “The AR.Drone …

Members of the Thailand relay team, Laphassaporn Tawoncharoen, Neeranuch Klomdee, Nongnuch Sanrat and Phatsom Jaksuninkorn, celebrate their victory in the women’s 4×100 relay final in the athletics competition at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 26, 2010. Thailand won gold. (Getty Images) More Thailand pictures can be found at www.ThaiPhotoBlogs

Ligon Nina of Thailand rides Chai Thai during the team jumping at the Guangzhou equestrian venue, during the 16th Asian Games on November 20, 2010. Japan won gold, Thailand got silver and China took the bronze medal. (Getty Images) More Thailand pictures can be

Jarunee Sannok (L) of Thailand spikes a shot against Lee Sin-hwa of South Korea during the beach volleyball women’s preliminary pool D match at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 17, 2010. Jarunee Sannok and Usa Tenpaksee of Thailand beat Lee Sin-hwa and Kwak Mi-jung of South Korea 21-11, 21-14. (Getty Images) More Thailand …

The Thai team pose on the podium after winning the silver medal of the badminton women’s team finals at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 15, 2010. China won gold, thrashing Thailand 3-0. (Getty Images) More Thailand pictures can be found at www.ThaiPhotoBlogs.com .

I have been blogging about my trips in Thailand for many years. Normally I have to wait until I come back before I post my pictures and report. For a long time I have been wanting to be able to post my blogs live. Finally, earlier this year, technology caught up with me. …

I have been blogging about my trips in Thailand for many years. Normally I have to wait until I come back before I post my pictures and report. For a long time I have been wanting to be able to post my blogs live. Finally, earlier this year, technology caught up with me…

Developed by a company with 20 years of experience in language learning and over ten million customers, uTalk HD gives you the key words you need and a fast, scientific way of remembering them. There are quite a few apps for…

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 Dany_K who is a sound designer, producer, amateur photo journo living in Bangkok for the past 3.5 years. He enjoys keeping up with the news, bringing the news and eating sushi! He has his very own…

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 @thaifaq who is a former business owner from Canada living in semi-retirement in Thailand. He runs a popular video website about living and working in Bangkok at www.thai-faq.com and he …