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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Original Technorati articles tagged “thailand”

• in Travel
  Thailand Healthcare: Medical tourism in Bangkok and Phuket
  Don’t be surprised if your need for a hip replacement or prostrate surgery lands you on a plane to Thailand.
  by / on Nov 18, 2011
• in Travel
  Phuket Culture: Loy Kratong festival
  The Buddhist festival of Loy Kratong is held annually on the full moon of the twelfth month and is celebrated throughout Thailand.
  by / on Nov 16, 2011
• in Travel
  Phuket Property: Location, Location, Location - Part 3
  Today let’s take a closer look at property on the North East Coast of Phuket, Thailand; north of Phuket Town.
  by / on Nov 15, 2011

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• Phuket forestry officials face probe over false documents

  
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• Phuket Man Tells Police of Patong Ladyboy Swept to Death by Wave

  
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• Registration for the Hat Yai marathons 13km run [del.icio.us]

  
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• Thai plans for road hit pothole by Daniel Pedersen

  
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  May 24, 2012 By Daniel Pedersen THAI investors looking to bankroll a road linking Mae Sot with Pa-an in Karen State Burma may be forced to cool their heels or face renewed hostilities as they attempt pave the planned new thoroughfare. The Karen National Union sees nothing to gain for local inhabitants from ...
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• Federal Travel International

  
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• House or a hovel for a Sukhumvit neighborhood?

  
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  In my first posting (“In Thailand A Man Needs Three Things” in Teakdoor Lounge) I described my return to Thailand and my wish to build a house of my dreams on a small property we found in Bangkok. My wife nixed the 13 mil baht post modern idea that I first came up with. Then last week I showed how a very ...
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• A strange moment

  
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  Location: a certain amazing cemetery with a  jogging track through the graves. I’m running behind an old guy. Another old guy is running past in the opposite direction. He raises his hand as if to wave at the man in front of me. Except it isn’t a wave. He holds his arm straight out and says, “Heil Hitler!” ...
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• Phuket teenage snatchers grabbed

  
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• Phuket Dengue Fever Outbreak Kills Phuket Expat

  
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  Phuket Dengue Fever Outbreak Kills Phuket Expat PHUKET: An expat resident of Phuket has become the first victim of mosquito-borne dengue fever so far this year, Phuket Public Health officials report. The man, a Norwegian who spent half his time there and half on Phuket with his Thai ...
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• G House a modern styled Hotel in Hua Hin Thailand

  
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  GHouse is located in Hua Hin town. It take 10-15 minitues by car going to downtown and beach.And also 10-20 miniutes to go to major hua hin golf courses. Our room facilities include Air Condition, Bath Room (Hot/Cold shower) with Amenities, Refrigerator and Minibar, Cable TV, Wake Up Service.
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• Koh Larn, Indian Tourist injured during scuffle with deckchair operator

  
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  Indian Tourist injured during scuffle with deckchair operator on Pattaya’s Larn Island A group of Indian Tourists along with their Thai Tour Guide reported an alleged assault by a Deckchair Operator based on Larn Island on Thursday. The operator and the tourists made their way to Pattaya Police Station ...
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• Korean Tourist in Bangkok Drugged & Robbed By a Gang Trannies

  
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• Thailand and Vietnam Getting to Know More about Each Other in Moving toward ASEAN Community

  
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• Born this way? Lady Gaga meets Thai ‘lady boys’

  
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