Archive for January 2008
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Thailand Public Holidays, 2008
The following is a list of public holidays in Thailand during 2008. If you are travelling on these days or looking for accommodation it may be beneficial to book in advance. At the bottom of this official list, I’ve also included some other notable dates and festivals which, whilst celebrated by many, aren’t a public [...]
A Colour for Every Day
In Thailand, each day of the week is associated with a particular colour. In the past, many people would wear the colour associated with that day. It doesn’t happen so much now, but there are still signs of the old tradition to be found. The most noticeable of these is on Mondays where tourists will [...]
New Parliament Meets
A democratically elected government convened yesterday at Parliament House in Bangkok (pictured) for the first time since the September 2006 coup. The six-party coalition group is led by the People Power Party and this Friday it looks likely that Samak Sundaravej will be named as the new Prime Minister.
There have been accusations of vote [...]
The Importance of Keeping Hydrated
If there’s one tip I can give people visiting Thailand, it’s to ensure you drink enough water. The first few times I came here on holiday, I didn’t always follow my own advice. I knew that I was supposed to drink lots of liquid, but I was on vacation and I hoped that beer would [...]
Children’s Day
Today has been Children’s Day in Thailand, an annual event that takes place on the second Saturday in January. The day marks how important children are in Thai life and many will have enjoyed the free rides and events laid on to keep the youngsters happy.
As a general rule, Thai adults will make a big [...]
Thaksin’s Wife Arrested on Arrival at Bangkok Airport
Potjaman Shiniwatra, the wife of deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shiniwatra, has been arrested on her return to Thailand. The former Prime Minister and his wife face corruption charges relating to real-estate deals and stock market dealings which are alleged to have taken place during Thaksin’s period in power.
The arrest and subsequent release on bail [...]
Thailand Mourns Death of Princess
In the early hours of Wednesday January 2nd, Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana lost her battle with abdominal cancer. Aged 84, Princess Galyani was the older sister of Thailand’s current monarch, King Bhumibol. Born in London on May 6th 1923, Princess Galyani had spells living in Germany, Switzerland and the USA.
Tourists already in [...]