Thai authorities remain adamant that there is no threat of a terrorist attack in Bangkok despite the recent warnings issued by Israel, United States and other western governments. On Friday evening a Lebanese man with alleged connections to Hezbollah was arrested at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport … [Read more...]
After Dinner Condoms
January 11, 2012 By
Some restaurants hand out mints at the end of the meal, but not at this particular establishment in Bangkok where the mints are replaced by condoms. Cabbages and Condoms is something of a Bangkok institution and if you are visiting the Thai capital, I highly recommend paying this restaurant a visit. … [Read more...]
The Chingchok Lizard
January 9, 2012 By
The little chingchok lizards can be seen everywhere in Thailand, often high up clinging to walls or ceilings and are often referred to as the house lizard. These natives of south-east Asia are harmless and are a common sight in homes, hotels and guest-houses where they should be welcomed because … [Read more...]
The Cavemen Traffic Lights of Krabi Town
January 6, 2012 By
Thailand is full of surprises. Living here and travelling around the country it’s easy for the unusual to become normal, but even I remember being perplexed when I first saw these traffic lights in Krabi Town some years ago. At first sight they can easily be mistaken for monkeys or apes, but they … [Read more...]
Buddha and the Sleeping Dog
January 4, 2012 By
Cats and dogs are a common sight in Thai temples. Strays and abandoned pets often find their way into a temple compound where they are cared for by monks. Sadly in Thailand, a large number of dogs are abandoned when they become too big for the home or too expensive to keep. Although there have been … [Read more...]
Happy New Year Ha Ha Ha
January 2, 2012 By
I’d better explain the headline. As the world welcomed in 2012, Thailand also celebrated the arrival of the year 2555. Although Thailand uses the Western calendar, it does so alongside the traditional Thai calendar which is 543 years ahead of the Western one. The reason for this is that the year … [Read more...]
Thailand Festivals and Events 2012
December 29, 2011 By
There are dozens of festivals and events held in Thailand throughout the year. Some of these are celebrated nationwide whilst others are specific to certain regions. Listed below are some of the best-known Thai festivals to be held during 2012. At the time of writing, some of the event dates have … [Read more...]
