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I have noticed that they are removing all the electrical cables in Phuket Town and I assumed that it was because the cables are such an eyesore. I did not think that they may also be a fire hazard… Read full story >>>

The Economist ran a story a story Sat. about Amporn Tangnoppakul, or “Uncle SMS,” whose recent death I mentioned last week . The short piece, headlined “An inconvenient death: A sad story of bad law, absurd sentences and political expediency,” says Amporn’s death… …has provoked renewed concern over the increasingly harsh application of the… Read full story >>>

Wat That Noi (วัดธาตุน้อย) is a temple found in the south of Thailand in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. It was the residence of Portan Kai (1876-1970), said to be one of the most famous guru monks of his generation. The temple includes a wax-reproduction of him as well as… Read full story >>>

Veteran director Nonzee Nimibutr is an ever-present fixture at most film-industry functions in Thailand and around the region. Fellow “Thai new wave” filmmaker Pen-ek Ratanaruang commented as much when Nonzee handed him his Best Director trophy for … Read full story >>>

During the not flooding in Isaan this place was pretty much under water. continued here: Flood recovery? in Northeast Thailand Read full story >>>

Integrated water resource management (IWRM) is an advanced system of water  management that includes all water  resources within a geographical territory and aims to provide a  sustainable model for the future. Most countries in the world still maintain a  fairly primitive water management system that … Read full story >>>

Welcome to Bkkfatty Diary Day 2! The day was spent mostly planning for the week and killing some Korean food. But I’ve got a pretty important story to mention to you before we get to the edibles. Watch HopeMob.com where Tareq is next to be featured! Stop 1: Visit HopeMob.com … Read full story >>>

Originally published at Siam Voices on May 14, 2012 A long dispute between Thailand’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and Kaeng Krachan National Park over the forced eviction of ethnic Karen people has escalated into a lèse majesté complaint filed by the park’s head Chaiwat Limlikhit-aksorn against NHRC commissioner Niran Phithakwatchara and NHRC subcommittee members. Prachatai reports the… Read full story >>>

I started off for Nong Bua Lam Phu early and arrived at Ubol Rattana after 0600 under threatening skies. My 1st stop for the day was here at the golf course to give you a glimpse of what is arguably the best 18 … Read full story >>>

The making of a Temple  Statue Very ceremoniously, dignified ritualistic event  Nakhon Phanom F.C. clobbers Mukdahan F.C. Very seldom are football games from the Thai Division 2 League North Eastern Region broadcast live on television. Sunday, the game between Nakhon Phanom and Mukdahan was the exception. It’s of local interest for a number of … Read full story >>>

Learn Thai by Speaking Your Language… Over a decade ago I learned Thai by using a method called Speak Your Language. I wrote a post on what Speak Your Language is , but to summarize: I learned to speak Thai by starting with what I knew about English, slowly … Read full story >>>

Daily weather updates for tropical island destination Koh Samui in Thailand by long term resident Camille Lemmens Read full story >>>

Today’s weather; Back on Koh Samui and the early morning started out with a blue sky but right now cloud cover is moving in. Current temp at 7am is 26.9C Pattaya beach road yesterday afternoon Yesterday saw another warm day around Koh Samui… Read full story >>>

It’s a well-known fact among food blog consumers that if you want to learn how to make simple Asian, primarily Chinese, dishes, Rasa Malaysia is a go-to place. Back in 2006 when there weren’t as many food blogs as there are now, Bee Yinn Low … Read full story >>>

นี้เป็นครั้งแรกที่ผมทำโพสต์ของวันจันทร์ภาษาไทยตั้งแต่ผมรวมทั้งสองบล็อกเป็นหนึ่ง ดังนั้นผมจึงคิดว่าฉันจะใช้เวลานี้เพื่ออธิบายว่า โพสต์ของวันจันทร์และวันศุกร์จะเป็นอย่างไรจากนี้ไป ผมทำวิดีโอมากเกินไป มันยากที่จะให้ทัน ฉันยังต้องฝึกการเขียนมากขึ้น ดังนั้นผมจึงจะทำวิดีโอหเดียวต่อสัปดาห์เป็นภาษาไทยและสัปดาห์อื่น ๆ ในภาษาสเปน ฉันยังจะสลับระหว่างการพูดโดยไม่ได้เตรียมไว้และการพูดที่เตรียมไว้เพื่อให้ความหลากหลายในวิดีโอของผม เมื่อสัปดาห์ที่ผ่านมาไม่ได้ทำวิดีโอแล้วฉันจะได้ฝึกการเขียนและจัดให้มีการแปลภาษาอังกฤษเป็นอย่างดี แค่นั้น ขอบคุณสำหรับการอ่านและขอให้มีสนุกกับโพสต์ของผม This is the first Thai Monday post since I combined the two blogs into one.  So I thought I would use this time to explain how my Monday and Friday posts will work from now on.  I make way too many videos.  It is hard to keep up.  I … Read full story >>>

In the old days, it was almost certain that young men would take three months out of their life to ordain as a monk. Even HM The King did it. However, these days men tend to go straight from university … Continue reading →

Location : Soi 5 beach rd. Price tag : 1900 – 3500 thb Date       : May 2012 Another brand new hotel along Soi 5 of beach road in Pattaya. So indeed just 50m walking from the beach road. The hotel is not too big wit only 7 … Read full story >>>

This is an exciting week for Eating Thai Food. For starters, we’re going to be bringing you updates EVERYDAY this week. Follow me, Dwight, around and see what I’m binging on this week around Bangkok. I’ll take you to restaurants we’ve… Read full story >>>

Here is my latest Spanish Friday video.  From this point on I will be making a different video every other week.   One week will be me just speaking pretty much off the cuff.  The other weeks will be a prepared planned out script that … Read full story >>>

June 14th – 17th If you are a guitar lover such as I am then you won’t want to miss the annual Asia International Guitar Festival sponsored by the Thailand Guitar Society in association with the Conservatory of Music Rangsit University and the Siam … Read full story >>>

Funk Fanatics,  SUPABAD, the 11-piece James Brown tribute band, will be playing one of their final concerts in Bangkok (before disbanding) at Det 5 tomorrow evening (12/05), commencing at 21:00.  For those of you who missed it, they played their first gig at Det 5 on March 24th this year and, in approximately 60 … Read full story >>>

The ICT Ministry has finally signed the deal with a Chinese supplier to order hundreds of thousands of tablet computers for free distribution to Grade 1 school children throughout the country. Delivering free computers was a manifesto promise of the Pheu Thai party which … Read full story >>>

Last week, reporters asked Premier Yingluck Shinawatra whether a Cabinet reshuffle, her second since taking office, was forthcoming. She smiled and said: “The weather is really very hot, isn’t it?” Two days later, the same group of reporters, having heard specific names being mentioned… Read full story >>>

Providing free and reliable internet access to all citizens has become a  meaningful goal for many governments – although it is clearly more expensive for  those countries with extensive rural areas and mountainous or otherwise  difficult areas of terrain than others. Read the Read full story >>>

Getting fit and getting my finances in order are personal goals this year. I don’t have a newspaper, hedge fund or any yahoo stock so where’s all my money going? Last month I started using the Toshl personal finance app for the iphone to track all my expenses. Well, I guess the… Read full story >>>

AS few as 6 years ago things were much less complicated in Isaan. continued here: Isaan Dancing, a look back in Northeast Thailand Read full story >>>

Southern Thai Gaeng Som Now I do have a lot of favorite Thai dishes, but nothing pleases me more than a southern Thai food feast. One of the dishes that I just can’t get enough of and keep eating as much as possible is southern… Read full story >>>

Andrew Marshall (AKA Zenjournalist) has posted contents of 4 SMS messages in the Uncle SMS case. The contents were surprising. Based on what BP had heard and all reports, previously there was only mention that the SMS messages were offensive or insulting. See below: AP… Read full story >>>

Daily weather updates for tropical island destination Koh Samui in Thailand by long term resident Camille Lemmens Read full story >>>

Today’s weather; It’s a gorgeous morning today over Koh Samui . A lovely blue sky is ours and it looks like it’s going to be a hot one today! Current temp at 7am is 26.6C In a few hours I’m off to Pattaya , stay tuned though, the daily updates will … Read full story >>>

One of Burma’s most stunning man-made marvels built by the colonial British, Gokteik Viaduct is a spectacular railway bridge over 100 metres above the ground and nearly 700 metres long. Bob James takes the plunge. The Gokteik Viaduct is one of Myanmar’s must see landmarks There are definitely faster ways … Read full story >>>

The below is from BP’s post the other day. Prachatai   has  more details on that: According to the lawyer, Ampon has been suffering from stomachache for months, but he was first transferred to hospital around noon last Friday and was admitted around 3.40 pm.  He did not immediately receive… Read full story >>>

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Just a few Kilometers outside the town center, on the lefy hand side not far before you get to the ring road is Phra That Narai Cheng Weng. This Khmer site’s information has been copied and pasted ad nauseum, so no need repeating here. I… Read full story >>>

Buddhas? Surely there’s only one “Big Buddha” in Phuket? The big white one on the hill? Yes, that’s the one known as THE Big Buddha, and it certainly is impressive. We’ve been driving up that hill for 10 years since before construction… Read full story >>>

  Thai Silly Made me giggle, made me chuckle, made me laugh. If laughter is the best medicine, then take your medicine, watch this video !! Cost Cutting Seems local schools are bent on cost cutting. Most of the English teaching jobs I’m hearing about are all part-time jobs at… Read full story >>>

Daily weather updates for tropical island destination Koh Samui in Thailand by long term resident Camille Lemmens Read full story >>>

Today’s weather; The sky over Koh Samui looks splendid this early in the morning, almost clear blue! Current temp at 7am is 26.8C Tomorrow I’m off for a few days to Pattaya to meet with some friends over the weekend. I’m looking forward to some daytime sightseeing … Read full story >>>