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Thailand’s crown prince proclaimed King Rama X

December 2, 2016 Richard Barrow 1 Comment

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn will be crowned King Rama X of the Royal House of Chakri, succeeding

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Popular Tweets about Thailand in November 2016

December 1, 2016December 1, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

The following are my most popular tweets about Thailand for November 2016. They are not necessarily the most retweeted, but

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Ten Long Weekends in Thailand during 2017

November 25, 2016November 25, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

During 2017, there are ten long holidays in Thailand. These are as follows: New Year’s Day: Saturday 31st December 2016 to

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How to visit the Grand Palace during the Mourning Period

November 5, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

After the death of King Bhumibol, access to The Grand Palace and The Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok

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Latest Situation in Thailand after the death of King Bhumibol

November 4, 2016November 21, 2016 Richard Barrow 160 Comments

It was with great sadness that I heard the news about the death of King Bhumibol. I was with a

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What Happens Next? Interview with the Thai Tourism Minister

October 27, 2016November 4, 2016 Richard Barrow 28 Comments

On Monday the Minister of Tourism, Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, briefed the ambassadors and other foreign diplomats on the situation in Thailand

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How the public can pay respects to King Bhumibol

October 18, 2016October 27, 2016 Richard Barrow 19 Comments

The Bureau of the Royal Household has announced that during the 100-day Royal Funeral Rites, the general public are allowed

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Brian Davidson named as next British Ambassador to Thailand

September 8, 2015 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

British Ambassador to Thailand Mark Kent is now in his last year at the embassy in Bangkok. There is no

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Deadly bomb attack in Bangkok leaves many dead

August 17, 2015August 17, 2015 Richard Barrow 2 Comments

At the height of rush hour in Bangkok tonight there was a huge explosion in the heart of the shopping

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48 Hour Alcohol Ban in Thailand from 30-31 July 2015

July 27, 2015 Richard Barrow 1 Comment

There will be a ban of alcohol in Thailand for 48 hours on Thursday 30th July and Friday 31st July

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How Does Lifting of Martial Law Affect Tourists Coming to Thailand?

April 2, 2015April 2, 2015 Richard Barrow 23 Comments

After nearly ten months, martial law has been lifted in much of Thailand. Though we shouldn’t forget that it continues

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Motto for Children’s Day 2015 in Thailand

January 6, 2015January 6, 2015 Richard Barrow 7 Comments

In Thailand, they celebrate National Children’s Day (Wan Dek) on the second Saturday of January every year. This year it

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Nonthaburi 1 Bridge to Open on 26 December

December 25, 2014 Richard Barrow 1 Comment

The latest bridge to be built across the Chao Phraya River is called the Nonthaburi 1. The bridge will be

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Promo Code to get 50% off Uber Phuket rides

November 13, 2014 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

After testing their services for the last month, Uber Phuket has just gone live. To celebrate their launch, use the

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Latest News about Murdered British Tourists on Koh Tao in Thailand

September 17, 2014September 26, 2014 Richard Barrow 10 Comments

Early on the morning of Monday 15th September, the bodies of two British backpackers were found on the beach on

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Wat Pho to Increase Admission Prices by 100% for Foreigners

August 22, 2014 Richard Barrow 29 Comments

One of the most popular temples in Bangkok for foreign tourists is Wat Pho, otherwise known as the Temple of

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British Schoolgirls Still Missing in Thailand

August 6, 2014 Richard Barrow 11 Comments

More than two months have now passed since British schoolgirls Annie Day (aged 11) and Aleena Day (aged 6) went

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Eastern & Oriental Express Train Derails in Thailand

July 27, 2014July 27, 2014 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

On Sunday morning at about 10:30 a.m., the Eastern & Oriental Express going from Singapore to Bangkok derailed in Bangpong district

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A Highly Inappropriate Magazine cover from Thailand

June 17, 2014 Richard Barrow 4 Comments

A controversial magazine cover hit the stands in Thailand this week that features popular Thai actor James (Jirayu Tangsrisuk) and

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All Historical Sites and National Museums in Thailand are FREE! But…

June 12, 2014June 13, 2014 Richard Barrow 12 Comments

You may have heard of recent efforts by the military junta in Thailand of trying to “bring happiness back to

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