thailand

Thailand proudly proclaims that it is the only state in south-east Asia that wasn't conquered during the European colonial period, as the reforming King Chulalongkorn played off the British in Burma and Malaya (later Malaysia) to the south and the French in what would become Vietnam and Laos to the north.

But it has failed to establish a viable democracy, and in recent years has suffered considerable political unrest. Still, travel is generally safe and it is very popular with travellers, and bloggers, for its beaches, its mountain forests, festivals, temples, and for traditional treatments.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “thailand”

• Mid-December archaeology linkdump

  
  SEAArch - The Southeast Asian Archaeology Newsblog — Authority: 120
  It’s mid-December already, and I haven’t posted any news so far on account of being in Hanoi for the first couple of weeks, and then falling majorly sick after returning. So rather than trying to catch up with three week’s worth of archaeology news from Southeast Asia, here’s all of them in one brilliant link ...
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• Friday Flashback – Partying on Koh Phangan

  
  GoBackpacking — Authority: 474
  I arrived on Koh Phangan’s infamous full moon party beach a week early to secure a bungalow.  Mission accomplished, however nobody warned me that every night on the beach is party night. And by party night, I mean massive bar sound systems booming psychedelic trance until the sun comes up each morning. My party ...
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• Hindu gods on Thailand postage stamps

  
  Ub News — Authority: 540
  Thailand has reportedly launched postage stamps of Hindu gods.These reportedly include Ganesa, Brahma, Narayana, and Siva; priced at five Bahts each; and each numbering 700, 000. Complete package includes Souvenir Sheets (25 Bahts each) numbering 100, 000 and First Day Covers (30 Bahts each) numbering 16, 500. ...
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• Burma : Indian Diplomat to Succeed Gambari

  
  TeakDoor.com - The Thailand Forum — Authority: 461
  Indian Diplomat to Succeed Gambari Friday, December 18, 2009 The United Nations will appoint a veteran Indian diplomat, Vijay Nambiar, as its new special envoy to Burma, replacing Ibrahim Gambari, according to a report on Dec. 14 by New York-based Inner City ...
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• Thai crisis set to turn towards Burma -Step aside, Cambodia! It’s Burma’s turn now

  
  democracy for burma — Authority: 156
  The crisis in Thailand is set to take another major turn in the next few days, and this time it will relate to our neighbour to the northwest when the Supreme Court wraps up its hearing on ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s frozen Bt76 billion in assets. The prosecution hopes its final blow will arrive next ...
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• ECs neutrality questioned

  
  TeakDoor.com - The Thailand Forum — Authority: 461
  Puea Thai casts doubt on EC resolution Published: 18/12/2009 at 04:36 PM Online news: Politics Election Commission chairman Apichart Sukhagganond has promised to rule as soon as possible on the Democrat Partys alleged unlawful 258 million baht donation from PTI Polene. He insisted he did not feel under ...
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• That Thing Where I Draw: Tee and Heart

  
  Author's Echo — Authority: 120
  I took a break this week (not entirely intentionally), so heres an older drawing from my sketchbook. I couldnt find any dates, but near as I can figure this sketch is from about 4.5 years ago. I drew this during naptime at an orphanage called Im Jai House. Thats Tee on the left and Heart on the right. Cindy and I ...
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• Flying High with Jason Reitman - Oprah.com

  
  Koh Samui Blog, Koh Samui Fun, Travel Stories — Authority: 153
  Washington Post Flying High with Jason Reitman Oprah.com Its funny, we just had this contest online about what your favorite travel tips are, and tips came in one of two fashions. Either it was people who dont ... Reitman doesnt make films that provide an answer Vancouver Sun all ...
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• Exploring The Wonders Of Thailand: Thailand Tourism

  
  Seeking Thailand — Authority: 135
  The Thailand tourism industry is doing well these days despite the global economic crisis. This is not really surprise that the Thailand tourism industry remains largely unaffected by the crisis considering that Thailand is well known … Thailand tourism with Thailand girls thailand tourism | travel guide & ...
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• How to Make a Croc Look Cuddly: Paint It Like a Panda - Wal

  
  Seeking Thailand — Authority: 135
  Author: Thailand news Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 3:45 pm How to Make a Croc Look Cuddly: Paint It Like a Panda - Wall Street Journal How to Make a Croc Look Cuddly: Paint It Like a Panda Wall Street Journal … Schumer Criticizes Outsourcing of NBA Uniforms to Thailand Author: Thailand news Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 ...
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• Vietnam, Cambodia bilateral trade posts over $1 bln in first 10 months

  
  TeakDoor.com - The Thailand Forum — Authority: 461
  Vietnam, Cambodia bilateral trade posts over $1 bln in first 10 months Editor: Wang Guanqun HANOI , Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- Bilateral trade between Vietnam and Cambodia stood at 1.05 billion U.S. dollars in the first ten months of this year, down 28 ...
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• Burma : Thai PTT says Myanmar gas field to close for 20 days

  
  TeakDoor.com - The Thailand Forum — Authority: 461
  Thai PTT says Myanmar gas field to close for 20 days (Reporting by Khettiya Jittapong; Editing by Alan Raybould ) Fri Dec 18, 2009 BANGKOK, Dec 18 (Reuters) - PTT PCL ( PTT.BK ), Thailands top energy firm, said on Friday that operations at the Yetagun gas field in Myanmar would be stopped for maintenance for ...
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• Burma : Bomb kills seven, injures 11 in Myanmars Karen State

  
  TeakDoor.com - The Thailand Forum — Authority: 461
  Bomb kills seven, injures 11 in Myanmars Karen State Dec 18, 2009 Yangon - A bomb exploded during a fair in Myanmars Karen State, killing seven people and injuring 11 others, state media reported Friday. The time bomb exploded on Wednesday evening in Papun, about 100 kilometres north-east of Yangon, where ...
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• Thai Airways chairman probed

  
  TeakDoor.com - The Thailand Forum — Authority: 461
  Thai Airways chairman probed Dec 18, 2009 BANGKOK - THAI Airways International said its board was launching an investigation into the alleged evasion of excess baggage charges by Executive Chairman Wallop Bhukkanasut after the affair caused a scandal in Thailand. The ...
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• Police Task Force Discover Underage Prostitutes In Pattaya Gogo Bar

  
  TeakDoor.com - The Thailand Forum — Authority: 461
  POLICE TASK FORCE DISCOVER UNDERAGE PROSTITUTES IN PATTAYA GOGO BAR A police task force has raided the Cats GoGo bar in Banglamung, Pattaya, after suspecting that the establishment was providing underage girls for service. Pattaya, the 18th of December 2009 [PDN]: At approximately 00:00am, Colonel Atisawit ...
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• Thai King works while being at hospital

  
  TeakDoor.com - The Thailand Forum — Authority: 461
  King works while being at hospital His Majesty the King, though not fully recovered, is able to work while His Majesty is recuperating at hospital, Privy Councillor Surayud Chulanont said on Friday. Gen Surayud, who is former prime minister, spoke about His Majestys condition during his visit to a Mong village ...
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• Three Pagodas Pass residents anticipate economic boost after border reopens- was closed by Thailand in 2006 after the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) kidnapped three Thai soldiers.

  
  democracy for burma — Authority: 156
  Independent Mon News Agency FRIDAY, 18 DECEMBER 2009 06:15 According to the December 15th edition of the Thai news publication The Nation, Thailand plans to open up four new trade checkpoints along the Thailand-Burma border. The checkpoints will reportedly be located at Three Pagodas Pass Town in Karen State, at ...
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• Twitter was hacked

  
  31o5.com — Authority: 123
  it was like this…. but when I saw it the text on the bottom was in arabic language like this. بنام خدا به عنوان یک ایرانی در پاسخ به دخالت های شیطنت آمیز این سرویس دهنده به دستور مقامات آمریکایی در امور داخلی کشورم ...
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• Up to date travel tips for Cancun, Mexico 2010 New Year resolutions - Examiner.com

  
  Koh Samui Blog, Koh Samui Fun, Travel Stories — Authority: 153
  Examiner.com Up to date travel tips for Cancun, Mexico 2010 New Year resolutions Examiner.com Review your check especially in Play del Carmen for extra service fees or tips . Just like in any city, use caution and travel with the idea of safety in ...
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