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There have been extraordinary scenes at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport this morning as former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shiniwatra returned back to Thailand. Thousands of supporters gathered to greet him and a huge roar went up when he appeared outside the airport to acknowledge his supporters. As well as returning the wais of his well-wishers, a [...]

Former Thai prime minister, Thaksin Shiniwatra is due to return to Thailand tomorrow following 17 months away from his homeland. Pro-Thaksin supporters are being encouraged to greet his arrival at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi international airport and chaotic scenes can be expected. Thaksin’s return from exile will fulfil the pledge of the People Power Party (PPP) who [...]

It’s been a national holiday in Thailand today to mark Makha Bucha Day. This particular holiday usually falls in February, but like many Buddhist holidays the date varies depending on the lunar cycle. Makha Bucha commemorates the unique event when 1,250 of the Lord Buddha’s disciples spontaneously gathered to hear him preach.
In the morning [...]

Even if you are only in Thailand for a few weeks, if you can learn a few words of the Thai language it can be amazing the difference it can make to your interaction with the locals. Naturally, you have to be realistic; if you haven’t learnt Thai before it’s going to be difficult. At [...]

Valentine’s Day is quite a big deal in Thailand, particularly amongst the youth, and last night and this morning the flower markets were doing roaring trade. It’s been quite a funny sight today with students buzzing around on their motorbikes clutching their various tokens of affection. As well as the usual 3 or 4 students [...]

The new political cabinet was sworn in yesterday in a ceremony presided over by the king of Thailand. The coalition cabinet has seen key posts go to allies of Thaksin Shiniwatra. Not content with just being the new Prime Minister, Samak Sundaravej has the double post of defence minister in what will be seen as [...]

Thai people welcome any excuse to celebrate and have sanuk, so why not have 3 New Year celebrations; the western New Year in January, the Chinese New Year in February/March and the Thai New Year (Songkran) in April.
Although it’s never been an official holiday in Thailand, Chinese New Year is celebrated throughout the country and [...]