Picture Courtesy John Sweet
This week saw yet another Veterans day pass with the observance by most nations of those brave men and women who have served their countries with honor and in some cases made the most noble of sacrifices by giving their lives for their countries.
Everyone knows that Thailand played a role in the American war with Vietnam but most have only seen that role as one of R&R provided for American Military away from the front lines. Others may know that Thailand fille... Read Full Story
With Thaksin’s recent interview with the Times released this week it has all suddenly taken on the air of a Harry Potter book with everyone exclaiming the words ” He who must not be named” and ” The interview that must not be named”. The Thai government in all of it’s archaic grandeur have proclaimed that this interview with he who shall not be named shall also not be published or spoken about online.
I originally considered Thai politicians to be the same ... Read Full Story
With Thaksin’s recent interview with the Times released this week it has all suddenly taken on the air of a Harry Potter book with everyone exclaiming the words ” He who must not be named” and ” The interview that must not be named”. The Thai government in all of it’s archaic grandeur have proclaimed that this interview with he who shall not be named shall also not be published or spoken about online.
I originally considered Thai politicians to be the same ... Read Full Story
With tourism down dramatically many Thai companies are trying new advertising to combat the the ever growing slump they are seeing in their bottom line. It’s not enough that the world wide economic situation is keeping tourists away, Thailand can’t help itself when it comes to making even dedicated travelers think twice.
Thai politics have been a major concern since the coup in 2006 and the recent events regarding Cambodia have some travelers on edge. The continued violence in t... Read Full Story
With tourism down dramatically many Thai companies are trying new advertising to combat the the ever growing slump they are seeing in their bottom line. It’s not enough that the world wide economic situation is keeping tourists away, Thailand can’t help itself when it comes to making even dedicated travelers think twice.
Thai politics have been a major concern since the coup in 2006 and the recent events regarding Cambodia have some travelers on edge. The continued violence in t... Read Full Story
The news has been dominated this week by stories pertaining to Thaksin and Cambodia but there have been a few gems to be found otherwise.
Thaksin Becomes Cambodian Advisor
Photo Courtesy The Nation
This week saw Cambodia appoint Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand’s former Prime Minister, as personal advisor to Cambodia’s Prime Minister and economic advisor to the government. This is comes on the heels of Cambodia offering Thaksin refuge and then offering him the job of economic adviso... Read Full Story
The news has been dominated this week by stories pertaining to Thaksin and Cambodia but there have been a few gems to be found otherwise.
Thaksin Becomes Cambodian Advisor
Photo Courtesy The Nation
This week saw Cambodia appoint Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand’s former Prime Minister, as personal advisor to Cambodia’s Prime Minister and economic advisor to the government. This is comes on the heels of Cambodia offering Thaksin refuge and then offering him the job of economic adviso... Read Full Story
I love Mukdahan, it’s a small quiet city bordering Laos on the Mekong. As I’ve said before there really isn’t much to do in this sleepy little town but the locals will always have a smile for you and the night market has some of the best food Issan has to offer.
Just off the main promenade on the Mekong is a small street called Song Nang Sathit Rd, you’ll know you are in the right place when you see the sign that spans the road that says in English Food Safety Stree... Read Full Story
I love Mukdahan, it’s a small quiet city bordering Laos on the Mekong. As I’ve said before there really isn’t much to do in this sleepy little town but the locals will always have a smile for you and the night market has some of the best food Issan has to offer.
Just off the main promenade on the Mekong is a small street called Song Nang Sathit Rd, you’ll know you are in the right place when you see the sign that spans the road that says in English Food Safety Stree... Read Full Story
Last trip to the Land of Smiles found me all over the place and seeing all kinds of new things. One night while in Pattaya I happened across the sign posted above while walking up Pattaya Third Road, and thought to myself…why the hell not? Well, it might have been the half bottle of Sangsom that I drank at the Thai Karaoke or the three beautiful Thai women I had with me egging me on. Either way I was up for a little fishy foot fetish.
For those of you that don’t already know t... Read Full Story
