Balenciaga try to sue over original Thai plastic luggage bag
Balenciaga fashion house try to sue Thailand for Intellectual Property rights over original Thai box luggage bag THE head of the Intellectual Property Department has assured the Balenciaga fashion house – which makes shoes, clothing and handbags – that Thai-based handbag manufacturers have not broken intellectual property laws. Consumers could carry Thai-made handbags, which look […]
From Samut Prakan, Thailand to Baden, Switzerland – Engaging Thailand
From Samut Prakan, Thailand to Baden, Switzerland – Engaging Thailand Another Guest Blog kindly contributed by Trevor Bide as part of his Engaging Thailand series. This post continues with the theme of Thai people who have made the move from Thailand to live in other countries around the world. Interview one came from Venice in Italy. Interview […]
Uni Students create phone App for elderly – might it be more use to tourists in Pattaya?
Uni Students create phone App for elderly – might it be more use to tourists in Pattaya? Another news article brought to you by Explore and Discover Thailand from the Thai Discovery blog Original article – The Nation 7th March 2016 THAI UNIVERSITY students have successfully developed an Android social networking application for elderly persons, […]
Salute Bangkok’s Latest Endangered Species
Salute Bangkok’s Latest Endangered Species: Phone Booths Vendors and street sweepers store their goods in phone stalls Thursday around Phadung Dao and Charoen Krung roads in Bangkok. By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee Staff Reporter Salute Bangkok’s Latest Endangered Species. BANGKOK — Red and blue they stand in plexiglass and aluminum and plastic, abandoned and overlooked by eyes accustomed […]
Siam Discovery to be revamped into an ‘Exploratorium’
Siam Discovery to be revamped into an ‘Exploratorium’ Another news item from the Explore and Discover Thailand blog at Thailand Discovery THE NEWLY MADE-OVER SHOPPING MALL RETURNS IN THE SECOND QUARTER WITH A “FACELESS” CONCEPT THAT INVITES EXPLORATION THREE YEARS after Siam Discovery Center metamorphosed from Bangkok’s oldest shopping mall into a sparkling and high- tech […]
Thailand Lek Lai Kayasiddhi the mysterious element
Thailand Lek Lai Kayasiddhi the mysterious element Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery About Lek Lai Thailand Lek Lai Kayasiddhi the mysterious element – is a Mysterious Sacred substance which is the subject of Legendary Tales of Miracle Powers which has become a Cult Phenomenon in recent years, due to the ease of access to information enabled […]
Thailand’s water drought
Thailand’s water drought latest 3 Hospitals relying on trucks filled with water. Residents in some areas face rationing because of daily limits on tap-water. Thailand’s water drought. AT LEAST three hospitals are now reliant on water sent in by trucks to keep normal services running. Abhaibhubet Hospital in Prachin Buri province is taking between 20,000 […]
Ghosts Spirits and Thai Folklore
Ghosts Spirits and Thai Folklore Author: Josh @ Asia backpackers Ghosts Spirits and Thai Folklore. While Thailand unquestionably has its beautiful beaches and a stunning diversity in fauna and flora, plus a rich tapestry of cultures, it also has its fair share of Ghosts and things that go bump in the night. Phi Ta Khon […]
Reservoir drought crisis forcing extreme dam measures
Reservoir drought crisis forcing extreme dam measures THE ROYAL IRRIGATION Department (RID) is considering pumping water for use from the bottom levels of some major dams. as a result of the reservoir drought crisis. Water levels at 10 reservoirs nationwide are showing signs of crisis and the RID has warned farmers to stop stealthily pumping […]
Is alcohol too cheap in Thailand
Is alcohol too cheap in Thailand. What do you think? Is alcohol too cheap in Thailand. Activists are demanding a tax increase on alcohol sales in Thailand, in order to discourage new drinkers and reduce medical costs for alcohol-related maladies. The call comes from the Centre for Alcohol Studies, reports the Bangkok Post, who want to mimic […]
Mai Pen Rai the meaning in Thai
Mai Pen Rai the meaning in Thai or is it? Illustration: Praew Tansanga OPINION — Mai Pen Rai the meaning in Thai. It’s a known fact that mai pen rai is one of the most-used responses in the Thai language. The three syllables roughly translate to “it’s okay” or “don’t worry” — but what does […]
Pratunam Market is next to be cleared – a tragedy for Bangkok?
Pratunam Market is next to be cleared – a tragedy for Bangkok? Pratunam’s Flashy, Trashy Fashion to be Swept Away A pedestrian walks through stalls specializing in apparel and fashion items in Bangkok’s Pratunam area. Photo: Jef1947 / Flickr By Sasiwan Mokkhasen Staff Reporter at Khaosod English – Click here to see the original Khaosod English […]