Thailand Stories

One of the better preserved traditional markets in Thailand can be found in Suphanburi Province. It is called Sam Chuk 100 Year Market and it still has its original wooden shophouses that date back to the reign of King Rama … Continue reading →

A follow up to the hit movie of the same name about a boy called Panya and his dreams of becoming a popular singer. Title: Panya Raenu 2 Director: Bin Banluerit Cast: Chotiwat Polrassami, Petchtai Wongkamlao (Mum Jokmok), Pongsit Nawieng, Suthida Hongha, Tarusawan Kahawong, Tukkie Rating: Comedy, Drama Release Date in Thailand: 26th January 2012

Release Date in Thailand : 26th January 2012 www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNdiozB-yu8

Release Date in Thailand : 26th January 2012 www.youtube.com/watch?v=OluzvS47GA0

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 →

Some people might find this simple Thai calendar app useful if you spend any time in Thailand. What it does is basically show all of the holidays that we have here in Thailand. As well as public holidays, there are also details on national days. In this example it tells you about Teacher’s Day on 16th January. However, it…

Release Date in Thailand : 19th January 2012 www.youtube.com/watch?v=LagNZmH16kc

A clumsy young many falls in love with a beautiful girl. Realizing she is out of his depth, he calls on the help of a love guru. Title: Rak Wei Hei Director: Kullachat Jitkajornwanich Cast: Chayanuch Boonthanapibul,Nakorn Silachai,Pongpitch Preechaborisuthikul Rating:  Comedy, Romance …

In the past, the only schools in Thailand were temple schools. Quite often, poor farmers would send their youngest sons to be novice monks at the temple where they were given free food and accommodation as well as an education. … Continue reading →

With the new ThaiVisa Connect app for the iPhone and iPad you can now keep up with the popular expat forum while on the go. You can browse the different forums either by name or category. If you are a member you can also log in to reply or post your …

Release Date in Thailand :  12th January 2012 www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmR5QnnQp3s

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 …

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 …

 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 …

With Buffer you can add a lot of tweets into your queue of Buffered Tweets, without flooding your followers. The website for Buffer has been out for a while though until recently I never really paid it much attention. The concept is good as it saves you from …

One of the most beautiful clock towers that I have seen in Thailand is this one that can be found in Chiang Rai. It was built by renowned artist Chalermchai Kositpipap who also created the White Temple. Every evening at … Continue reading →

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 →

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

Before iPhone 4S was launched, I had decided that I would only upgrade if the camera was significantly improved. I know on the outside everything looks the same which I am sure made quite a few people disappointed. But for me, and more importantly for …

If you have ever been to Northern Thailand then you have probably seen some of the hilltribe people. These are ethnic minorities who have often migrated to Thailand from neighbouring countries. This woman belongs to the Akha hilltribe. They are … Continue reading →