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Mr. Surachai Kanasa, the Governor of Samut Prakan, presided over the opening ceremony of the Thailand Bird Fair 2009 at Bang Pu Seaside Resort in Samut Prakan. Over the weekend of 21st-22nd November 2009, a number of different activities were arranged including bird watching, exhibitions, discussion forums and fun and games …

Thai elder Boonma Saneee, 81, announces the beginning of an elephant show during festivities Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at the 49th Surin Elephant Roundup in Surin, Thailand. The event brings together mahouts and elephants from all over Thailand. (AP) Foreign tourists and others participate in a tug…

Today saw the start of the 182nd Phra Samut Chedi Temple Fair in Samut Prakan. This takes place every year five days after the full moon in October. It goes on for twelve days and twelve nights and includes mandy sideshow games as well as a lot of really delicious food. The event …

1-5 seconds – Well done. You'll likely survive unscathed….(maybe) 6-12 seconds – Ooh. A little slow… Watch it… ! 12-20 seconds – If you like drinking, heavily, and alone, in bars, you may get more than you bargained for. Still not seen anything? – If you come to Thailand, Read full story >>>

I have, in the past, made some disparaging comments about Thai football and Thai footballers on this blog. It is, therefore, my duty to set the record straight. Whenever I’ve been asked about Thai football, I have told friends that it is Sunday … Read full story >>>

He is definitely his brother’s keeper although Defence Minister Gen Pravit Wongsuwan says Police Chief Gen Patcharawat’s resignation won’t affect his own relations with PM Abhisit Vejjajiva. Pravit denied today that he was quitting his defence portfolio despite rumours to … Read full story >>>

On July 13 2009 there were again two board meetings, board 1 convened in morning and board 2 in afternoon. Altogether the upgrade of 24 TAO to subdistrict municipalities was decided. Meeting number 24 of board 1 from July 13 2009 with 12 TAO upgraded to subdistrict municipalities. Kung Kao ( เทศบาลตำบลกุงเก่า ), Tha Khantho district, Kalasin province, effective July 31 2009. The … Read full story >>>

Thailand’s Wassanaporn, right, spars with India’s Glue surkhab Wani during a competition in Women’s 62k Jujitsu divison Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009, at the 1st Asian Martial Arts Games in Bangkok, Thailand. (AP Photo/David Longstreath) Pakistan’s Muhammad ashiq Mahmood, right, attempts to …

After the latest round of Premier League games, the Bangkok Glass Transparents continue to lead the way, with 24 points from 10 games, followed by the Chonburi Land Sharks, Osotspa Dried Squids, Muang Thong Exhibitionists and Thai Port, who are fifth with 14 points. The Transparents maintained their position at the top with a 1-0 Read full story >>>

Shall we eat the Green Shoots ? Or shoot at them ? Hum… It’s tax day. And therefore it’s time to analyse the april report, from the Finances Ministry . First, the headline from the thai press : Thai govt revenue in first seven months of fiscal 2009 down 16.67% from projection (… Read full story >>>

What a weekend. ( all photos here ) 16 teams rendezvoused early on Saturday morning at the Horseshoe Point Resort, a cracking place to host such a tournament. The pitch was in great condition, and despite warnings of heavy rain, the weather couldn’t have been better. The Pattaya Panthers, hosts… Read full story >>>