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Crackdowns on Foreigners in Thailand
Crackdowns on Foreigners in Thailand
Thailand gives many of us the impression of a free, kind of Wild West, and happy disorderly country where everything is possible. And in plenty of way [ ... ]
Tourist Scams in Thailand – It Bites With a Smile
Tourist Scams in Thailand – It Bites With a Smile
Unfortunately, tourist scam practices in Thailand are rather common. In fact, over the years, I’ve had my own part in being a victim in good old Sia [ ... ]
The Deep South Insurgency in Thailand
The Deep South Insurgency in Thailand
Still very much alive, yet not widely known, ignored, or simply forgotten, and carefully hidden from tourists, is the so-called South Thailand Insurge [ ... ]
Thai Paper Umbrella Making
Thai Paper Umbrella Making
Oil Paper Umbrellas are said to originate in China, the art of making them gradually spreading across several Asian countries such as Japan, Korea, Th [ ... ]
Thailand Coup D’État – June, 2014
Thailand Coup D’État – June, 2014
June 19, 2014. It’s now about a month ago the military took control in Thailand. I’ve been following developments closely because they remind me o [ ... ]
Flooding in Bangkok – Thailand’s Resilience, Force, and Calm
Flooding in Bangkok – Thailand’s Resilience, Force, and Calm
Bangkok – September 22, 2013. After the big floods in Thailand in 2011, Bangkok included, the Thai Government said they would do everything in t [ ... ]
Thailand – Songkran Festival, Sexy Pants, and Thai Massage
Thailand – Songkran Festival, Sexy Pants, and Thai Massage
For the Songkran festivities in Thailand (the Thai New Year’s festival) in 2018, the Thai Government had some wise advice for Thai women: “To avoi [ ... ]
Thailand – Losing Face and How to Save Yours
Thailand – Losing Face and How to Save Yours
Losing face is a key concept and practice of daily life in Asia and consequently also in Thailand. Now, in this post I’ll only talk about “ [ ... ]
Thailand Wants 10,000 Extra Foreign English Teachers
Thailand Wants 10,000 Extra Foreign English Teachers
Some while ago, I came across a remarkable story, that is, an article about the Thai government (Ministry of Education) which is looking to recruit an [ ... ]
Thai Police Bribes – Common Necessity in the Land of Smiles
Thai Police Bribes – Common Necessity in the Land of Smiles
Police bribes in Thailand are rather common, unfortunately, but a kind of necessity. The average police salary starts at 6,800 Baht (US$ 188) per mont [ ... ]