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Tigers removed from Kanchanaburi’s Tiger Temple Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Tigers removed from Kanchanaburi’s Tiger Temple. A tiger yawns before the officials start moving them from the Tiger Temple, May 30, 2016. Photo: Reuters Wildlife authorities yesterday raided a Buddhist temple where tigers are kept, taking away three of the animals and vowing to […]
‘Sexy Pancake’ dies of penile cancer ‘Sexy Pancake’ dies of penile cancer. KHON KAEN: — One of Thai entertainment net idols, Sexy Pancake 2, a male transvestite from Khon Kaen, died Saturday night of cancer at Waeng Noi hospital in Khon Kaen province. Sexy Pancake 2 or Niwat Sangmor, 27, died at 7.30 pm from […]
Visakha Bucha Day in Thailand Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery MAY 13, 2014 BY ROY CAVANAGH Visakha Bucha Day in Thailand. There are a number of important Buddhist holidays throughout the year, but the most significant in Thailand is Visakha Bucha Day. This day commemorates three defining events in the life of the Lord Buddha […]
Leicester City get warm welcome in Bangkok Leicester City are known in Thailand as the Siamese Foxes Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Photo: Pai Chanikarn/ Coconuts Media. Leicester City get warm welcome in Bangkok Leicester City get warm welcome in Bangkok. The Leicester City players got a hero’s welcome from the Thai people as they proudly […]
Thailand’s 7-Elevens to accept credit cards Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery \ Thailand’s 7-Elevens to accept credit cards Thailand’s 7-Elevens to accept credit cards. Soon you won’t need to hit the ATM to get cash when you’re running low at the end of the month because 7-Eleven stores will accept credit cards. Thai Smart Card, […]
Thai Govt mulls hiking tax on sugary drinks to fix country’s sweet tooth Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Govt mulls hiking tax on sugary drinks to fix country’s sweet tooth Thai Govt mulls hiking tax on sugary drinks. The government is planning to force us to pay more if we want to consume unhealthy, sugary […]
Bangkok vendors set up food carts on street Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Bangkok vendors set up food carts on street After City Hall evicted hundreds of street vendors in Pratunam area last month, a dozen reportedly gave the authorities the finger by occupying part of the road to set up their shops last night. […]
Vendors at Silom Night Market to be evicted Bangkok Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Photo: Asian Eyes Vendors at Silom Night Market to be evicted. The scene of tourists clogging Silom road’s sidewalk as their party of five excitedly stops for pirated DVDs and Chang Beer shirts is about to end. City Hall has ordered nearly […]
Thailand’s economy will prosper, soothsayers Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thailand’s economy will prosper, soothsayers. Thai officials in traditional costumes walk with oxen during the annual ploughing ceremony in Bangkok on May 9, 2016. Photo: Athit Perawongmetha/ Reuters The annual plowing ceremony today forecast average rainfall, growth in foreign trade and abundant rice as the […]
Thailand too many holidays: Junta’s mandated days off bad for Thailand, says ex-foreign minister Discover Thailand with Thailand discovery Thailand too many holidays. Enjoying another day off work? Well, not everyone in Thailand is happy about the high number of holidays we are getting. Ex-foreign minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul has criticized the junta and said […]
Chatuchak bike lane becomes street food hub. The empire strikes back. Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Photo: Pong Palong Chatuchak bike lane becomes street food hub. It looks like cyclists have lost the chance to use the brand-new bike lane at JJ market and Suan Rod Fai after street vendors, tuk-tuks and cars moved in […]
Bangkok Soi 38 food vendors struggle to survive after demolition of famous food hub Bangkok Soi 38 food vendors struggle to survive. It has been two months since Bangkok said farewell to the glorious street food scene on Sukhumvit soi 38 after the building that housed the popular food hub was sold off and demolished. […]