As Thailand’s latest political crisis escalates a state of emergency has been declared in Bangkok and its surrounding six provinces in an attempt to restore order to the capital. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva declared a state of emergency on Sunday …
The summit of the ASEAN+3 heads of state has been cancelled after militant protestors stormed the the Royal Cliff Beach Resort, terrorising the delegates and forcing an evacuation by helicopter of the VIPs. A state of emergency had been temporarily dec…
On the evening of 24 March, four American missionaries invaded bars in the “red light” area on Changklan Road in Chiang Mai, shouting at patrons, bar owners, bar girls and passers-by that drinking and sex would land them in hell. They added that they had been sent by the Lord to spread the message so […]
Red shirted protestors have massed at strategic points in Bangkok’s administrative and commercial districts, demanding the government step down. The protests have moved from the original assembly site to key installations and intersections in the city,…
On Sunday 22 March anti-governmental demonstrators returned to Chiang Mai, where they staged “red shirt” rally at the 700 Year Stadium in support of exiled ex-prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra. The political event was organised by leaders of the U…
The hub of Songkhla province in Thailand’s deep south, Hat Yai, has embarked on a 200 million baht spending spree to greatly enhance its tourist attractions. Despite the ongoing tensions in this region of Thailand, Hat Yai is generally quite safe, es…
Following on the heels of most other regional airlines, Jetstar has decided to remove its 3,100 baht fuel surcharge as of 12 February. This means some great savings on its popular long-haul routes between Bangkok and Melbourne and Phuket and Sydney.
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The murder of an Englishman living in Phuket appears to be the result of a dispute over a real estate transaction. The victim has been identified as 61 year-old Kenneth Stuart, the owner of a real estate company in Phuket. Police found the body of Stuart lying on his bed. He was bludgeoned on the […]
