Posts Tagged ‘ full-story ’

Surat Thani – a quiet Thai town most tourists race through on their way to noisier nearby islands – has a wonderful night market serving all kinds of street snacks. Twice we've stopped for a night there, on our way south, to eat and … Read full story > > > Written by:...
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Arisman Pongruangrong, one of the red-shirt leaders, is seen here using a rope to escape police arrest at SC Park Hotel this morning. It was a glaring flop on the part of the government. Deputy PM Suthep Thuangsuban went… Read full story > > > Written by: suthichaiyoon. Discovered by: ThaiBlogSearch.com
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Australian, 28, Hacked by Machete in Surin – Dies is a post from: ThaiPulse.com/blog/ , a Thailand focused website. ©2009-2010 ThaiPulse A really tragic story out of Surin – up by Sisaket, Yasothan, Ubon Ratchathani – a non-tourist area, … Read full story > > > Written by: Vern. Discovered by: ThaiBlogSearch.com
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Thailand’s most celebrated holiday is the Songkran New Years Festival. The Songkran celebrations usually start on April 13 which is New Years in many Asian calendars and will last anywhere from 3 – 10 days. The most celebrated part of Songkran is the throwing of water.
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Picture Courtesy EPA/NARONG SANGNAK Make no mistake that what you are witnessing now in Bangkok is directly related to and funded by Thaksin Shinawatra. I had said weeks ago that this protest would not remain peaceful and that blood would be shed. The Red shirts… Read full story > > > Written by:...
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The Nation’s State has some photos at his blog. Newley has some photos on his blog here and more on his … Read full story > > > Written by: 128. Discovered by: ThaiBlogSearch.com
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These were my Pics of the Day last week. Click on an image to get an enlarged view or go to Pic of the Day by using the tab at the top of this page to catch up on all of them as well as today's new pic. These pics were all taken...
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Read full story > > > Written by: Lyle. Discovered by: ThaiBlogSearch.com
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Off to the south to get out of Bangkok, relax on a beach, do some recipe research, splash water with children, eat delicious things, visit old friends, and cook in a restaurant. My heart goes out to all who have suffered here over the past few days. Hopefully, something good will … Read...
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AP: A crackdown on anti-government protesters in Thailand’s capital Saturday left at least 15 people dead and more than 650 injured, with no progress toward ending a monthlong standoff with demonstrators demanding new elections.It was the worst violence in Bangkok since more Read full story > > > Written by: 128. Discovered by:...
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The year 2493 (1950) was a particularly hard one throughout most of Isan. A severe drought throughout the rice-growing season led to famine conditions as the new crop died and the previous year’s crop was exhausted. It was especially severe in … Read full story > > > Written by: phanaperson. Discovered by:...
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Bangkok taxis are so iconic that there’s even one in a local museum. The Museum of Siam , housed in a beautiful 19th century building near the Chao Phraya River, features a cross-section of a cab as if it were a scientific specimen. … Read full story > > > Written by: Dale....
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Read full story > > > Written by: itsonlyahobby@hotmail.com (hobby). Discovered by: ThaiBlogSearch.com
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My apologies for the lack of posting recently, my time is somewhat limited now the kid is in control, although I still fully intend to post when I can. Bringing up a kid in Thailand is a little different from how it might be in the … Read full story > > >...
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AFP: “We will not seek confrontation. We do not want to create conditions for instability,” said government spokesman Panitan Wattanayagorn. “At the same time we would… Read full story > > > Written by: 128. Discovered by: ThaiBlogSearch.com
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Read full story > > > Written by: Jarrett. Discovered by: ThaiBlogSearch.com
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Prime minister Abhisit Veijajiva declaring state of emergency. Video by ThaiTVNews.blogspot.com The anti-government protests by the red shirts are now in a critical phase as the government of prime minister Abhisit Veijajiva declared a state of emergency today. This marks so far the most significant escalation in… Read full story > > >...
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Actually this photo could have been taken just about anywhere in Laos; it illustrates a typical scenario that unfolds upon pulling into any rural bus station here. Even before the bus comes to a complete stop, women frantically run to the bus… Read full story > > > Written by: Austin Bush. Discovered...
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For my latest piece for CNNGo I interviewed two schoolboys from Singapore who run the hugely popular technology blog TechXav. To think these two 16 year olds run a website which scored 500,000 hits in a year AND find time to study is amazing. I was barely capable of… Read full story >...
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In defiance of warnings from the government that they face a year’s imprisonment, thousands of Red Shirts rallied throughout Bangkok, travelling through many areas from which they have officially been banned. This one group of motorcycles, cars and trucks took over five minutes Read full story > > > Written by: nick. Discovered...
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I haven’t posted for a while. A lack of inspiration and also I haven’t been doing a lot. I am enjoying holidays by spending lots of time with my niece Nong Ja, catching up on dvds and also reading books that I hadn’t got … Read full story > > > Written by:...
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PINK GREEN————TWO OF MY FAVORITE COLORS WILL SOMEONE TELL ME IF I HAVE ANY LIPS LEFT??? LA LA TRYING TO CATCH A CAT NAP QUICK !!!!!! RUN IT WILL BE ANOTHER TWO HOURS BEFORE WE STOP AGAIN Yes, it is … Read full story > > > Written by: Malcolm and CieJay Burgess....
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Reuters: “He may be facing pressure to break up the rally but he doesn’t want that. He knows the use of force and strong measures would be a mistake at this stage,” said Nakharin Mektraira, a political scientist at Thammasat Read full story > > > Written by:...
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Thais smiles are easily dispose when they meet strangers or friends, and also emphasize on good manners and politeness. However, It will make your home stay with a Thai family or traveling in Thailand a blissful experience, if you understand some of their customs and beliefs… Read full story > > > Written...
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These were my Pics of the Day last week. Click on an image to get an enlarged view or go to Pic of the Day by using the tab at the top of this page to catch up on all of them… Read full story > > > Written by: phanaperson. Discovered by:...
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Here’s a ‘panoramic’ view of the main crowd of Red Shirts assembled in front of the rally stage on Rajdamri Road. Click through to the big image , which is 3000 pixels wide (about 500KB). Read full story > > > Written by: nick. Discovered by: ThaiBlogSearch.com
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There are some excellent blog posts and photographs out there. Here are a few we’ve spotted. From Saturday: Richard Barrow has written a great post with some excellent photographs . Thailandqanda has a collection of Richard Barrow’s photos . Saksith Saiyasombut has used some of Richard’s fine photographs to illustrate … Read full...
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Read full story > > > Written by: suthichaiyoon. Discovered by: ThaiBlogSearch.com
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photo courtesy of www.tourismthailand.org The Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s Cup Tour is being held here in Issan from April 1 – April 6 and is an initiative of the Thai Cycling Association with many riders participating under the International Cycling Union. … Read full story > > > Written by: memock. Discovered by:...
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Read full story > > > Written by: itsonlyahobby@hotmail.com (hobby). Discovered by: ThaiBlogSearch.com
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