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Harrison George A shadowy figure identified only by the acronym HG has been behind all the political turmoil in Thailand, including unconstitutional statements from the military, dubious court verdicts and anything that Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung might say or do. This was all a plot to create mass insanity in the country...
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In The Nation , Deputy Prime Minister Yongyuth Wichaidit of the Puea Thai Party proudly stated that: General Prem those questioning the government’s motive for the party should know that he too was a subordinate of Prem , saying their ties dated back to 1994…. He said it was...
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Originally posted at Travel Happy Title: Snapshot: Wat Lan Khaud aka Temple Of A Million Beer Bottles, Sisaket
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There is a general impression that Malaysia is a peaceful country. This appears to be far from true. Bridget Welsh, writing in East Asia Forum , notes that the political norm in Malaysia can be brutal. Malaysian politics is dirty. Murder, sodomy, secret trysts, sex videos and conspiracy are all commonplace, and corruption...
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Bad news for folks — and I am one — who like to fly Thai Airways nonstop between Bangkok and Los Angeles. The carrier recently said that as of May 1, TG 794 and 795 will connect in Seoul. And flights won’t be offered on Mon., Wed., and Fri. And the premium economy...
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With coup talk about, PPT thought it might be useful to post a Wikileaks cable dated 15 September 2006 , where the U.S. Embassy’s Alexander A. Arvizu writes of the chances of a coup in Thailand. Recalling that this is just days before the 2006 military coup took place, here’s what went to...
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  2012 Sakon F.C. schedule translated The page link can be found at the top (right) of this blog. The first game of the Season, next weekend, February 18, will be in Nong Khai.  The day also happens to be the… Read full story > > > Written by: noreply@blogger.com (Hans-Juergen Lenz). Discovered...
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The alleged murderer, her brother, has fled, but the wife of Ray Hin and her lover are to appear in court for setting it up Read full story > > > Written by: (author unknown). Discovered by: ThaiBlogSearch.com
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Weather patterns have gone schizo and loco lately with unheard of days of downpours in Bangkok during the dry season, cold snaps and lashes of wintry wind and frost in Europe, and even blizzards and school closures in normally balmy but rainy Vancouver. As one media pundit put it, “Climate change is… Read...
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The birthday boy, Suwat Limpatapanlop, was obviously overwhelmed by the presence of so many VIPs at this 57th birthday anniversary party yesterday. Premier Yingluck was there.Opposition leader Abhisit was also there. And, of course, members of his Chat Pattana Party, were all there as well. Former Premier Thaksin was… Read full story >...
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Nai Dam Restaurant in Kathu looks just like any restaurants by the roadside of Phuket. It's not fancy, there are no exterior sign of luxury and even the restaurant signboard is hardly visible. I'm not easily impressed after trying so many restaurants in the past years, but today, I was! Nai Dam Restaurant… Read...
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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 iPhone is definitely XE Currency… Read full story > > > Written by: Richard...
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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,… Read full story > > > Written by: Enjoy Thai...
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Thai Fried Pork In Bangkok there are a lot of foul smells, but it seems that after a bad smelling something hits your nose, the sweet perfume of deep fried pork almost always immediately follows. Using our sense of smell is one of the top 9 ways to find a delicious restaurant before...
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Daily weather updates for tropical island destination Koh Samui in Thailand by long term resident Camille Lemmens Read full story > > > Written by: camillelemmens. Discovered by: ThaiBlogSearch.com
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  Phillip van Gaalen-Prentice recently interviewed Khaing Soe Naing Aung , vice chairman of the Arakan Liberation Party, for the Democratic Voice of Burma . He offers a contrarian perspective on recent events in Burma and cautions against assuming that ceasefire agreements will lead to “genuine peace”. On the topic of new deals between the...
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Directed by Mez Tharatorn Starring Preechaya Pongthananikorn, Chantawit Dhanasevee Released in Thai cinemas on January 18, 2012; rated G Wise Kwai’s rating: 3/5 Depending on whether you love it or hate it, GTH’s workplace romantic comedy ATM Er Rak Err ( ATM ?????? ??????? ) could be called an homage to Office Space...
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I have a new story today at The Wall Street Journal ‘s Southeast Asia Real Time blog. The headline is “ As Rainy Season Approaches, Thailand Focuses on Floods ,” and the story begins: The Thai government says it is taking steps to prevent a repeat of last year’s massive flooding. But experts...
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Originally posted at Travel Happy Title: Snapshot: Phanom Rung Temple Doorway, Early Morning
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Previous Post: Working with Images Embedded audio and video is defined as actually packaging the files into your eBook, while streaming audio and video is linking your HTML markup to a server (e.g. YouTube) where the eReading device downloads it for use by the reader. So, the good … Read full story >...
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Larry Westfall of Isaan Retirement and I headed out of Khon Kaen Wednesdaywith a number of stops en route to Ubon and then back up to Mukdahan. Here is the map with 9 new places with thumbnails continued here: Travels in Northeast Thailand Isaan 09.02.12 Read full story > > > Written by:...
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Wassana Nanuam at the Bangkok Post has a column worth reading. It is about the “threat” apparently posed to the military leadership as the custodians of  “royalist democracy” by a few academics asking that parliament consider amending the lese majeste law. She recounts the time sequence of military threats to the small Nitirat...
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A Travelhappy Snapshot – photos from living in Bangkok and my travels around Thailand, Asia and everywhere else This article was originally posted at: Travel Happy Get Backpacker Travel Insurance from World Nomads, as recommended by Lonely Planet Snapshot: Phanom Rung Temple, Buriram, Just After Sunrise
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There has been a restaurant at this site for as long as I have been visiting Mukdahan or for more than 12 years. I use this one for it’s outside seating and reasonable priced beer. People watching is fair as it’s … Read full story > > > Written by: admin. Discovered by:...
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After my first week of Mandarin study, I give an update on how it’s going and Cole does his best Tigger impression as he leaps from couch to coffee table and back. Total study time this week: 27 hours Written characters memorized: 33 This week’s big verbal test: … Read full story >...
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The latest edition of Tokyo Joe’s Blues Bar and Restaurant on Sukhumvit Soi 26 is being beaten back into shape after the interim owners missed the point a tad when it came to ideal blues venues or otherwise. Jeff and his crew have re-located the kitchens a floor or two higher and built...
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While writing another post BP saw a new story blasted across the front page of the  ASTV Manager site. The  story is an attack by Sondhi’s son against The Nation and in particular Suthichai Yoon over his son and his son’s support over lese majeste. That really deserves a post on its own...
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Yesterday PPT posted on the arguably unconstitutional approach to a legal petition on the reform of the lese majeste law by the speaker of the House. Now Police boss Priewphan Damapong has told the Nitirat group that “the authorities were keeping a close watch over its activities…”.  He added: “We will arrest ...
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