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...]

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...]

It was seven years ago today when a massive earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia. That event triggered the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami that killed more than 220,000 people. Along Thailand’s Andaman Coast, there were over 5,000 victims of the tragedy. Today’s date is a poignant … [Read more...]

With the flood problems in Bangkok continuing to ease, the transport situation is also improving with more roads now clear and more train services operating. Flights There have been no problems at Bangkok’s main airport (Suvarnabhumi) which continues to operate normally for international and … [Read more...]

Even experts who were previously disagreeing are now concurring that it is highly unlikely that central Bangkok will see any flooding as flood water in the north of Greater Bangkok continues to recede in a number of areas. The main tourist areas of Bangkok have remained dry and accessible and … [Read more...]

Central Bangkok remains free from floods and the majority of tourist attractions remain open as do main transport links including the Skytrain and the metro. Bangkok’s main airport (Suvarnabhumi) continues to operate normally for domestic and international flights. Train services are improving and … [Read more...]

For tourists visiting Bangkok in the near future, the situation remains virtually unchanged from my most recent updates. Bangkok airport is still unaffected by floods and roads into central Bangkok from Suvarnabhumi are dry. Most major tourists attractions, including the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaeo, … [Read more...]