Archive for the 'About Thailand' Category

Celebration of a King

Monday, June 5th, 2006

This Friday 9th June marks an historic occasion in the royal history of Thailand and the world. For on this day, King Bhumibol Adulyadej will celebrate 60 years on the throne, which not only makes him the longest running Monarch ever in Thailand, but also the longest-running Monarch in the world today. Having served longer [...]

The Ravages of Disease

Saturday, April 29th, 2006

Did you know that in 2003 more than 58,000 people in Thailand died of AIDS? That’s roughly 10% of those living with this disease. Slightly less than 2% of the population in Thailand is suffering from AIDS, but that’s not the only disease they confront.
Hepatitis A is a common waterborne disease in Thailand while malaria, [...]

The Boom Heard Round the World

Friday, April 14th, 2006

While other world economies have faltered in recent years, the free market economy of Thailand remains strong. Thailand has a solid infrastructure in place and the government is supportive of investment, which has led to a robust increase in export growth from this Asian country.
The tsunami that devastated so much Asian landscape didn’t spare Thailand [...]

Thailand: Vital Stats that Beat the Cowboys

Monday, April 10th, 2006

Of course, many of you know that Thailand was once known as Siam. It was a revolution in the early 1930’s that ultimately led to the name change. Then again, the entire government would change by 1940.
After World War II, Thailand became an ally of the United States, which, by the way, has purchased many [...]

Bangkok

Tuesday, March 7th, 2006

Bangkok is a beautiful area located in Thailand. If you plan to visit Thailand, we encourage you to read a bit of news pertaining to the lands, since few customs are recommended highly to regard, otherwise Thais may consider you an imposture.
On the Internet are all-inclusive guides that will tour you through the foreign [...]

Thailand Sex and Drug

Monday, February 20th, 2006

Sex & Drugs in Thailand and the usage of drugs and misusage of abuse of sex in the country is under discussion. In southeastern Asia, i.e. Thailand today is one of the successful countries in the world, which now has well refined cultures, yet at one time children younger than ten were sold into prostitution, [...]

Be Seen Not Heard

Tuesday, December 20th, 2005

One of the most evident things you will notice on any trip to Thailand is exactly how different their customs are to our own. The Thai way of life is very much based on the Buddhist religion and this is blatantly evident almost as soon as you arrive.
While Thais have mostly come to expect foreigners [...]

Thai Spirit Houses

Saturday, December 17th, 2005

There is a tradition in Thailand that entails building a small “spirit house” whenever a new home, business, or hotel is built. The spirit house is constructed to give the spirits (or ghosts) who once inhabited the land being built upon a place to reside, rather than having them move into the new residence. Some [...]

Thailand – A little something for everyone in Hua Hin.

Friday, December 16th, 2005

Having spent several days in the glorious region Hua Hin, I am more than happy to bestow it’s multiple delights on anyone wanting a varied holiday. Actually, that could be difficult for me because to be perfectly honest we spent most of our days on the beaches and nights in the bars, but there is [...]

Beautiful Thailand

Thursday, December 15th, 2005

Thailand is a beautiful place to visit. The beaches and the temples alone are enough temptation to make one want to go there. Thailand was once known as Siam but in 1939 after developing a democratic government, the name was changed to Thailand, meaning land of the free. Thailand is the only country in southeast [...]