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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...
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,...
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...
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...
Picture Courtesy Reuters
Over the weekend Miss International Queen 2009 was Crowned in Pattaya, Thailand. You might think that that isn’t such a big deal, beauty contests take place all the time. Well, this beauty contest is a little different as all...