The 3rd Refugee Film Festival 20-23 June in Bangkok

June 20, 2013
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The 3rd Refugee Film Festival 20-23 June in Bangkok

Coinciding with World Refugee Day which falls on 20th June, UNHCR is organizing the 3rd Refugee Film Festival from 20-23 June 2013 at Paragon Cineplex in Bangkok. The Festival features award-winning films and documentaries giving voice to seldom-heard refugee stories of hope, despair and resilience. The selected films will provide a rare opportunity for the Thai public to share the stories of refugees who are forced to flee their homes to escape persecution, wars, or conflict.  This year, the Festival showcases four documentaries and films about love, reunion, forgiveness and new beginnings. Pushing the Elephant In a Better World Run…

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Dual pricing for Phuket Laguna Triathlon

June 19, 2013
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Dual pricing for Phuket Laguna Triathlon

I can understand to an extent dual pricing at tourist attractions. This has been going on for a while. But, is it really necessary to do this at marathons and…

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Mangosteen is one of my favourite fruits

June 19, 2013
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Mangosteen is one of my favourite fruits

The peak season for Mangosteen in Thailand is between May and June. This is a good time as the price is relatively cheap at only 20-25 baht a kilos. Which…

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Thai Lottery Results on 16 June 2013

June 16, 2013
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Thai Lottery Results on 16 June 2013

16 June: Thai Lottery Full Results – 69 | 390 098 114 502 | 289673

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Instructions for Using Thai Toilets

June 14, 2013
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Instructions for Using Thai Toilets

These are a couple of notices I spotted in a restroom in Thailand. The first one is asking people not to squat on top of toilet seats. Obviously this is…

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Packets of Sliced Apple in 7-Eleven

June 13, 2013
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Packets of Sliced Apple in 7-Eleven

At first glance this seems strange. It’s a packet of sliced apple that I spotted in 7-Eleven. I know they are a convenience store but isn’t this going a bit…

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Thailand News Summary for Wednesday

June 12, 2013
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Thailand News Summary for Wednesday

All the latest news from Bangkok and Thailand for today and what’s on this week can be found on RichardBarrow.com updated throughout the day and also on Twitter @RichardBarrow MORNING…

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American Car Club of Thailand

June 11, 2013
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American Car Club of Thailand

I came across these old American vehicles the other day parked in front of a Thai temple. They caught my attention at first as they were so colorful. But also…

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Deaths from Dengue Fever increasing in Thailand

June 11, 2013
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Deaths from Dengue Fever increasing in Thailand

On Channel 3 this morning they did a story on the alarming increase in Dengue Fever cases in Thailand. The first column on this chart, marked in yellow, is the…

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Thailand News Summary for Tuesday

June 11, 2013
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Thailand News Summary for Tuesday

All the latest news from Bangkok and Thailand for today and what’s on this week can be found on RichardBarrow.com updated throughout the day and also on Twitter @RichardBarrow MORNING…

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Do Foreign Embassies in Thailand Warn their Citizens Enough?

June 10, 2013
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Do Foreign Embassies in Thailand Warn their Citizens Enough?

One of the biggest issues for expats living in Thailand and for visiting tourists is the question of safety and security. Although I have personally not faced any serious issues…

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Laundry Man Free for Kindle until Friday

June 10, 2013
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Laundry Man Free for Kindle until Friday

Jake Needham is one of the top international authors who is writing novels based in Thailand. According to his bio on Amazon, he is “an American screen and television writer who…

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Thailand News Summary for 10/06/2013

June 10, 2013
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Thailand News Summary for 10/06/2013

All the latest news from Bangkok and Thailand for today and what’s on this week can be found on RichardBarrow.com updated throughout the day and also on Twitter @RichardBarrow MORNING…

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Pictures of the Fruit Festival at Seacon Square

June 9, 2013
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Pictures of the Fruit Festival at Seacon Square

Thai people don’t just go to malls to visit the shops. There is a lot more going on at these places and the weekend they are usually packed with families.…

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Pictures of the Thai Orchid Show at Siam Paragon

June 9, 2013
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Pictures of the Thai Orchid Show at Siam Paragon

One of the most popular shopping malls in Bangkok to take pictures at this weekend is Siam Paragon. Thousands of Thais and foreign tourists have descended on the mall to…

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What’s on in Bangkok & Thailand this Weekend: 8-9 June 2013

June 8, 2013
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What’s on in Bangkok & Thailand this Weekend: 8-9 June 2013

[5-9 June 2013] Thailand Tourism Festival 2013 at Challenger Hall 1-3, Muang Thong Thani [31 May-9 June] All About Fruit at Seacon Sqaure, Srinakarin Road [8 June] Bangkok Farmers Market,…

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Wai Khru is a Ceremony to Pay Respects to Thai Teachers

June 7, 2013
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Wai Khru is a Ceremony to Pay Respects to Thai Teachers

Every year a Wai Khru ceremony is held where the students pay respect to their teachers. They are doing this partly to thank their teachers for teaching them well in…

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War in the Cage 4 on Saturday 8 June

June 7, 2013
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War in the Cage 4 on Saturday 8 June

For those people interested in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), there is a one day tournament on Saturday 8th June 2013 at Thammasat University in Pathum Thani. The fights run from 9 a.m.…

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Thailand News Summary for 07/06/2013

June 7, 2013
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Thailand News Summary for 07/06/2013

All the latest news from Bangkok and Thailand for today and what’s on this week can be found on RichardBarrow.com updated throughout the day and also on Twitter @RichardBarrow MORNING…

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MUJI – Please Stop Selling Shark Fins

June 6, 2013
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MUJI – Please Stop Selling Shark Fins

MUJI is a major Japanese retailer with outlets in many countries  including Thailand. The company proclaims itself loudly and publicly to be an eco-friendly organization, however, they widely sell shark…

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Stand-Up Comedy in Bangkok for Charity Event

June 6, 2013
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Stand-Up Comedy in Bangkok for Charity Event

Three British stand-up comedians aim to raise funds for the Bangkok Free Ambulance Service (BFA) using your tears of laughter on Saturday 6th July from 8pm to 10pm. The event…

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Thailand News Summary for Thursday

June 6, 2013
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Thailand News Summary for Thursday

All the latest news from Bangkok and Thailand for today and what’s on this week can be found on RichardBarrow.com updated throughout the day and also on Twitter @RichardBarrow MORNING…

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