Over the past week a number of anti-coup demonstrations have taken place in Bangkok as protesters voice their displeasure at Thailand's current political scene. Last night, this culminated in a gathering of an estimated 10-15,000 people at Sanam Luang opposite the Grand Palace. Sanam Luang is a … [Read more...]
Bomb Blasts in Hat Yai & Songkhla
May 29, 2007 By
A series of bombs have been detonated in the last few days in southern Thailand. The first series of co-ordinated bombings came on Sunday evening in Hat Yai, close to the Malaysian border. Another explosion struck in Saba Yoi in Songkhla province on Monday afternoon, killing four people including … [Read more...]
Thailand Travel Advisories
March 14, 2007 By
In recent weeks, the governments of Australia, Canada, United States, Japan and United Kingdom have issued travel advisories about potential terrorist attacks in Thailand. Sadly, terrorism is a threat to most countries and Thailand is no exception. Obviously it is up to the individual traveller to … [Read more...]
Problems in the Deep South
February 28, 2007 By
Whilst Thailand is predominantly Buddhist, the deep south of the country is very different. The provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat have historically seen themselves in a different light to the rest of the country. The population here is majority Muslim and the dialect spoken is unique to the … [Read more...]
Tuk-tuks
September 28, 2006 By
Tuk-tuks get their name from the sound of their noisy two-stroke engines. These open-sided three-wheel vehicles operate as private taxis and normally carry a maximum of three passengers. Tuk-tuks aren't found everywhere in Thailand, but are common in places like Bangkok and Chiang Mai. There are no … [Read more...]
