Reclaiming the Footpath for Pedestrians

May 21, 2013
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Reclaiming the Footpath for Pedestrians

Police in Bangkok have just started their latest crackdown. We all know it won’t last long of course, but at least the message is getting out there. Motorcyclists who are riding on the sidewalk are now being stopped by the police and fined. Personally I’m happy about this as numerous times I have been nearly hit by speeding motorcyclists. Their heavy bikes also do a lot of damage to the paths and manhole covers making it dangerous for pedestrians and impassable for people in wheelchairs. I hope they keep this one up. But, they do need to lead by example as I…

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Bangkok Taxis Fares Could Go up Soon

May 21, 2013
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Bangkok Taxis Fares Could Go up Soon

It is in the news again that the government is considering to raise the meter rate on taxis. There is a lot of disgruntled taxi drivers out there who say…

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Overloaded Passenger Vans in Bangkok

May 21, 2013
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Overloaded Passenger Vans in Bangkok

Have you ever used any of those passengers vans in Bangkok? They have become very popular over the last few years for getting around Bangkok but also for going to…

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9th Amazing Thailand Festival in the UK in August

May 21, 2013
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9th Amazing Thailand Festival in the UK in August

The 9th Amazing Thailand Festival 2013, the UK’s largest and most anticipated Thai Festival, will return to Secretts, Milford, Surrey this August Bank Holiday weekend. The 3-day family friendly event,…

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Photo Gallery: Red Shirt Rally at Ratchaprasong

May 19, 2013
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Photo Gallery: Red Shirt Rally at Ratchaprasong

Today the Red Shirts were in Bangkok to mark the 3rd anniversary of the bloody army crackdown on the protests back in May 2010.  Some sources put the numbers at…

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Bangkok Farmers Market on 25th May

May 18, 2013
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Bangkok Farmers Market on 25th May

The next Bangkok Farmers Market will take place on Saturday 25th May at K Village on Sukhumwit 26 in Bangkok. This will take place from 8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.…

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Red Shirt Rally in Bangkok on Sunday 19 May 2013

May 18, 2013
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Red Shirt Rally in Bangkok on Sunday 19 May 2013

There will be a big Red Shirt rally at the Ratchaprasong intersection in Bangkok on Sunday 19th May 2013. This is marking the 3rd anniversary of the army crackdown on…

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Do it Yourself “Big Cup” of Pepsi for only 23 Baht

May 17, 2013
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Do it Yourself “Big Cup” of Pepsi for only 23 Baht

During this hot weather in Bangkok at the moment, a cool refreshing drinking is the order of the day. Here is a tip posted on twitter on how to make…

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List of Recent Popular Thai Blogs

May 17, 2013
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List of Recent Popular Thai Blogs

In case you may have missed any of them, here is a list of the most popular of my Thai blogs over the past 30 days: Everything that is wrong…

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The Biggest Chicken on Rice Dish in Bangkok

May 17, 2013
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The Biggest Chicken on Rice Dish in Bangkok

  How hungry are you? Do you think you can eat this gigantic plate of “khao man gai” which contains two kilos of rice and one kilo of chicken? If…

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Thai Monk Caught with his Pants Down

May 16, 2013
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Thai Monk Caught with his Pants Down

The Thai media seem to love it when they can catch a monk in a compromising situation. Either being drunk or eating at a restaurant with a woman. But this…

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Ronan Keating Returns to Thailand in July

May 16, 2013
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Ronan Keating Returns to Thailand in July

Irish pop sensation Ronan Keating is set to return to Thailand to wow his fans with the Ronan Keating Fires Live 2013 tour. The concert will take place at Impact…

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Book Sale at Neilson Hays Library this Weekend

May 16, 2013
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Book Sale at Neilson Hays Library this Weekend

Thousands of quality secondhand English language books at the book sale this weekend at Neilson Hays Library in Bangkok. Book sale is on 18-19 May 2013, from 9:30am-4pm. Prices start…

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Thai Lottery Results on 16 May 2013

May 16, 2013
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Thai Lottery Results on 16 May 2013

16 May: Thai Lottery full results – 687125 | 034 261 390 945 | 56

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7,836 Thai kids killed in Road Accidents 2000-2011

May 16, 2013
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7,836 Thai kids killed in Road Accidents 2000-2011

With the start of the new school year in Thailand, the focus is back again on student safety. One area that is a cause of concern is the journey to…

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Countdown to Demolition of Saphan Taksin Station

May 15, 2013
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Countdown to Demolition of Saphan Taksin Station

It’s looking like BTS Saphan Taksin won’t be receiving a last minute reprieve after all. The countdown is now on for its demolition in order to make room for two…

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When is a Tourist Office not a Tourist Office?

May 14, 2013
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When is a Tourist Office not a Tourist Office?

When it comes to the public image of the tourism industry in Thailand, you would think that anyone working in that sector would do their best to leave a good…

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How I lost 15 Kilos Juicing in Thailand

May 13, 2013
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How I lost 15 Kilos Juicing in Thailand

Over the new year, I made a resolution to make some big changes about my life. I’m not the kind of person who usually gets ill and I cannot remember…

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Everything that is wrong with traffic in Bangkok

May 13, 2013
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Everything that is wrong with traffic in Bangkok

This is a classic picture which is being widely shared on Facebook at the moment. It clearly shows what is wrong with traffic in Bangkok. This looks like the road…

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Thai Pandas get a new $1 Million Price Tag

May 11, 2013
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Thai Pandas get a new $1 Million Price Tag

Thailand has just brokered a deal with China that will allow Ling Ping, the celebrity panda born in Thailand, to stay. Under the agreement, she will first return to China…

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Thai Film industry celebrates an exceptional year at the Cannes Film Festival

May 10, 2013
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Thai Film industry celebrates an exceptional year at the Cannes Film Festival

Thai Night Cannes 2013 will be the occasion to celebrate another banner year for the Thai film industry. Entirely shot in Thailand, Nicolas Winding Refn’s new thriller “Only God Forgives”, one…

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2013 European Union Film Festival in Bangkok

May 10, 2013
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2013 European Union Film Festival in Bangkok

The “2013 European Union Film Festival” will be taking place in Bangkok (16-26 May), Khon Kaen (1-2 June) and Chiang Mai (13-23 June). On show are 18 films from 15…

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