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I went to the hospital in Chiang Mai last week because I’ve had an ongoing problem with my eye. I’ve had a stye for ages and I’ve been saying to myself for months that I had to get it properly sorted out. I was also well aware that as the stye still hadn’t gone away [...]

Thai prime minister, Samak Sundaravej and seven members of his cabinet have survived a no-confidence vote brought by opposition MPs. It will be some consolation for the embattled Samak, but his future still remains uncertain.
Even by the extraordinary standards of Thai politics, some of the antics in the last week have been remarkable. Opponents of [...]

Following yesterday’s anti-government rally in Bangkok, the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) have claimed victory after protesters forced their way past police blockades and set up camp outside Government House. The demonstrators say they will not leave until PM Samak and his government step down from office.
Thailand’s newspapers say the PAD supporters have ‘laid [...]

The political situation in Bangkok, which has been boiling under for some weeks, could come to a head tomorrow as anti-government demonstrators prepare to march to Government House. The People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) anticipates that 100,000 people will join the march scheduled to begin at 1.p.m. on Friday. Schools in the vicinity of Government [...]

The seaside resort of Pattaya is recovering from the flash floods which hit earlier on today. A combination of heavy rain and garbage-filled drains created a situation which saw flood levels reach up to 2 metres high in some areas in the middle of the city, such as Soi Buakaow. Pattaya residents have been complaining [...]

From glitzy, designer malls to second-hand stalls and flea markets, Bangkok has it all and then some. Knowing where to go is half the battle and with this guide to shopping in Bangkok, you’ll be one step ahead of the game. Some of the local markets offer the authentic experience that some people crave whereas [...]

To quote a line from an Irving Berlin song, ‘there may be trouble ahead’ for the Thai government as a wave of protests sweep the length and breadth of Thailand.
Recently, thousands of Thai fishermen have been forced to keep their boats ashore because of the high fuel costs and some have resorted to burning their [...]