Thailand’s crown prince proclaimed King Rama X
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Bureau of the Royal Household has announced that during the 100-day Royal Funeral Rites, the general public are allowed
Read moreBrian Davidson named as next British Ambassador to Thailand
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
At the height of rush hour in Bangkok tonight there was a huge explosion in the heart of the shopping
Read more48 Hour Alcohol Ban in Thailand from 30-31 July 2015
There will be a ban of alcohol in Thailand for 48 hours on Thursday 30th July and Friday 31st July
Read moreHow Does Lifting of Martial Law Affect Tourists Coming to Thailand?
After nearly ten months, martial law has been lifted in much of Thailand. Though we shouldn’t forget that it continues
Read moreMotto for Children’s Day 2015 in Thailand
In Thailand, they celebrate National Children’s Day (Wan Dek) on the second Saturday of January every year. This year it
Read moreNonthaburi 1 Bridge to Open on 26 December
The latest bridge to be built across the Chao Phraya River is called the Nonthaburi 1. The bridge will be
Read morePromo Code to get 50% off Uber Phuket rides
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
Early on the morning of Monday 15th September, the bodies of two British backpackers were found on the beach on
Read moreWat Pho to Increase Admission Prices by 100% for Foreigners
One of the most popular temples in Bangkok for foreign tourists is Wat Pho, otherwise known as the Temple of
Read moreBritish Schoolgirls Still Missing in Thailand
More than two months have now passed since British schoolgirls Annie Day (aged 11) and Aleena Day (aged 6) went
Read moreEastern & Oriental Express Train Derails in Thailand
On Sunday morning at about 10:30 a.m., the Eastern & Oriental Express going from Singapore to Bangkok derailed in Bangpong district
Read moreA Highly Inappropriate Magazine cover from Thailand
A controversial magazine cover hit the stands in Thailand this week that features popular Thai actor James (Jirayu Tangsrisuk) and
Read moreAll Historical Sites and National Museums in Thailand are FREE! But…
You may have heard of recent efforts by the military junta in Thailand of trying to “bring happiness back to
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