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LATEST NEWSThailand: Minimum Wage and Cost of LivingBangkok Pundit translates survey reports on the minimum wage and cost of living conditions in Thailand Written by Mong Palatino · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon · delicious · Instapaper Thailand: Grandfather Serving Lese Majeste Sentence Dies in PrisonAkong, a 61-year-old grandfather in Thailand sentenced to 20 years in prison for sending text messages deemed offensive to the Royal Family died in prison a few days ago. Human rights groups criticized the government for refusing to grant bail to Akong who was diagnosed with cancer. Thailand: Grandfather Jailed for Lese Majeste DiesAmphon Tangnoppakul, the 62-year-old Thai jailed for Lese Majeste (royal insult), died in prison today. His 20-year jail sentence was criticized by human rights advocates who are also demanding an amendment of the controversial law. Written by Mong Palatino · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit... Thailand: Free Apps for TouristsThailand's tourism authority has launched a website where visitors can download apps for a wide range of smartphones to help them plan their stay in the country Written by Mong Palatino · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon · delicious · Instapaper Hashtags to Monitor Indonesia quakeAn earthquake with a magnitude of 8.5 hit Indonesia on April 11. The tremors were also felt in Thailand, Malaysia, and Myanmar. A tsunami alert was issued in several countries but it has been lifted already. Netizens use the hashtag #thaiquake, #prayforsumatera, and #prayformalaysia to monitor the quake impact. Written... Thailand: Internet Freedom Threats and ViolationsAim Sinpeng reports that internet censorship has continued in Thailand despite the victory of the opposition in the last elections. The government continues to block thousands of websites for violating the local laws. Several bloggers were also arrested for allegedly insulting the Royal Family. Thailand: Unique Taxi Decorations in BangkokCreated four years ago, the blog Still Life in Moving Vehicles has been featuring a variety of interesting photos of Bangkok taxi cab decorations. Dale Konstanz, who started compiling the photos more than five years ago, cites his inspiration for the online project. Here are some photos of taxi talismans, charms, religious icons, and political stickers Southeast Asia Digital LibraryThe Southeast Asia Digital Library provides educators and students with materials published in Southeast Asia. The online library contains digital facsimiles of books and manuscripts, as well as multimedia materials and searchable indexes of additional Southeast Asian resources. Written by Mong Palatino · comments (2) Share: Donate · facebook ·... Southeast Asia's Golden Triangle: From Opium to CasinosTan Kai Swee presents a video on EngageMedia about the opening of new casinos in Southeast Asia's infamous Golden Triangle in Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos which used to be the center of opium production in the region. Written by Mong Palatino · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter... Southeast Asia: Internet Freedom RatingAim Sinpeng discusses the study made by OpenNet Initiative about the state of internet freedom or unfreedom in several Southeast Asian countries. ‘Partly Free' countries include Malaysia and Indonesia while ‘Not Free' countries include Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam Written by Mong Palatino · comments (1) Share: Donate · facebook ·... Haze in IndochinaThomas Wanhoff links to a satellite image showing the extent of smog and haze in Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. Written by Mong Palatino · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon · delicious · Instapaper IDEA Asia Youth Forum 2012Migration is the chosen theme for the very first Asia Youth Forum organized by the International Debate Education Association, which will be held in Thailand this coming May Written by Mong Palatino · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon · delicious · Instapaper Thailand: Facebook Blamed for Teen PregnanciesNetizens in Thailand react to the report of the National Economic and Social Development Board that popular social networking site Facebook is partly to blame for the unwanted teen pregnancies in the country. Thailand has one of the highest rates of teen pregnancies in the world. Southeast Asia?s Three-Wheeled VehiclesTuktuk, Beca, Kuliglig, Trishaw, Pedicab, Becak, Tricycle. These are the famous three-wheeled vehicles in the Southeast Asian region. They can be seen in the streets of urban centers but governments are trying to ban these ubiquitous pedicabs and motorized rickshaws in major throughfares. Thailand: ?Reform the World?s Harshest Lèse Majesté Law?Several groups, scholars, and activists in Thailand are demanding the amendment of Article 112 of the country?s Criminal Code or the lese majeste law, which forbids anyone from insulting the King and members of the Royal Family. The issue has sparked debates on whether it's time to reform this controversial law. Info courtesy of Roots-Hosting, Website Designer in Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai. Relatively new in Bangkok is the skytrain, which has become very popular, particularly with foreign tourists who can use it for sightseeing and a visit to the weekend market, in air-conditioned comfort. Traffic jams in Bangkok have been greatly reduced, thanks to new highways, flyovers, the skytrain, etc. The guesthouse Plaza Athénee Bangkok recently opened in Bangkok whereas Phuket has seen new hostels like the Merlin Beach guesthouse and the JW Marriott Phuket come on line. Bangkok Airways introduced Boeing 717 jet aircraft on their Samui and Siem Reap routes, and Air Andaman and Phuket Airways now operate many services out of the Phuket hub. What’s not new is the fact that Thailand continues to be extremely
popular with tourists worldwide due to a combination of excellent hostels,
interesting tours, good food, friendly service, excellent shopping, all
at most attractive prices. It is not necessary to tip cinema ushers. It is customary to tip porters and guesthouse personnel who have given good personal service. A 10 to 15 per cent tip is appreciated in restaurants where service charge is waived. Please leave only a small tip in major restaurants where service charge of 10% is already added to the bill. Bangkok as well as other large cities in the world is confronted with the problem of touts. Should you get a telephone call offering you a free tour, be very careful! It is usually someone’s intention to seduce you into doing expensive shopping or pay a high price for other tour arrangements. It is a fact of life that nothing is free of charge, especially if offered by a stranger. Our advice thus – stay away from them! For further information or assistance please do not hesitate to contact us: ASIAN TRAILS, Operations Department, telephone no. 0-2658 6080 from 08.00-17.30 hours on Monday-Friday & 08.00-12.30 hours on Saturday, to help you to double check your arrangements. Also, if you receive a call for amending departure time of tours, etc., you are kindly requested to double check with us. All Asian Trails guides wear uniforms (white or khaki polo-shirts with ASIAN Logo stitched on it, together with khaki skirts or trousers). Keep a healthy portion of mistrust also against strangers approaching you while walking through entertainment areas. However, despite these warnings there is no need to be anxious, touts are quite harmless, so just smile and walk on. All in all take care but be not afraid. Bangkok hostels "Krung Thep" (the City of Angels) is the capital city of Thailand and also one of the world's most exciting cities. It holds the essence of the Thai Spirit, and is the heart of the country. This fast-growing metropolis, every people hassomething to offer to each others. You will never get bored with the collection of nightlife venues, markets, shops, restaurants, magnificent "wats"(temple), museums, palaces and parks. Chiang Mai hostels Thailand Chiang Mai hostels The "Rose of the
North" known by the Thais, where the Thailand's second largest city,
famous with many historical and cultural heritage. Located in the highlands
of the North, it offers a pleasent climate all year round. You can see
"wats"(temple) in Chiang Mai as many as the capital. Temples
are not only boasts in Chiang Mai, but also a strikingly beautiful landscape,
excellent entertainment and shopping opportunities, and the charm of its
people. Hua Hin hostels Thailand Hua Hin / Cha-am Hua Hin hostels is the oldest beach guesthouse in the kingdom and has been the Thai royal family's summer residence since 1920s. It is located 190km south of Bangkok on the west coast of the Gulf of Thailand. Cha-am, its sister guesthouse, just located 30km to the north. Hua Hin and Cha-am convey a feel of relaxation and are suitable for family vacations. These 2 coastal guesthouses offer excellent guesthouse, fine beaches, a wide range of water sports, shopping opportunities, excellent seafood restaurants, and last but not least, a paradise for golfers. Chiang Rai hostels Chiang Rai/Golden Triangle hostels It lies in the heart of the notorious Golden Triangle, the area where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos converge. Chiang Rai, the northernmost province of Thailand. The main hilltribe groups scattering in this region are Hmong, Karen, Lahu, Lisu, Akha and Mien. In the end of 19th century, these ethnic minorities began to arrive in Thailand and some groups may have been here much longer. They were forced out of their native Myanmar, China, and Tibet by civil war and pilitical pressures. Each hilltribe has its own customs, culture, clothing and language. It's well known for its stunning mountain scenery and is home to several different hilltribes.
Koh Samui hostelsKo Samui (Samui Island) hostels "The Coconut Island", over half a million of visitors each year visited this island - Ko Samui, the third largest island in Thailand with 247 square kilometers. One of the most popular beach and island guesthouses in Thailand and it has come to world fame due to ita beautiful, long beaches with powdery white sand and crystal clear wathers, combined with a tranquil atmosphere surrounded by coconut groves. Krabi hostelsKrabi hostels is an ideal place for beach and nature lovers, one of the rising stars in Thailand's tourism industry. The picturesque tropical islands, which come in many sizes and shapes, that are located just offshore this southern coastal province, attracted many visitors to discovery every year. The major attractions include the Susan Hoi (Shell Cemetery), Noppharat Thara Beach and spectacular islands of Ko Phi Phi and Ko Lanta, famed for their unspoiled beaches and surrounded byu clear blue waters and coral reefs with abundant marine life. Rayong hostels Ko Samet hostelsRayong/Ko Samet (Samet Island) hostels Rayong and Ko Samet is located just to the east of Pattaya. Both of them have experienced a dramatic surge in popularity in recent years. Rayong is also blessed with a variety of natural attractions and sites of cultural and historical interest from its peaceful beaches. And Ko Samet is an island with idyllic scenery, clear blue waters, crystalline sands and dazzling coral reefs. Snorkeling and scuba diving are the best ideal in this island. Kanchanaburi hostelsKanchanaburi located in the westernmost province of Thailand, it has not only gained fame for its strikingly beautiful landscapes like the ipressive waterfalls and caves, tranquil river scenery and verdant national parks, but also for its tragic history. The "Bridge On the River Kwai", the most famous reminder during World War 2 Asian laborers and allied prisoners of war were forced to build the Burma-Siam Railway through the province, which was immortalized in books and the motion picture of the same name.
Nakhon Phanom Thailand Nakhon Phanom is also known as the "City of the Mountains", this name come from its outstanding geographical position. It acts as a viewpoint overlooking the splendid mountains beyond the Laotian border. It situated on the bank of the Mekong River opposite the Laotian town of Thakaek. Nakhon Phanom has obtained quite unique customs, dialects and cuisine by the influences of Lao, Vietnamese and other ethnic groups that immigrated to this region over the centuries. One of these extraordinary customs is the welcome and blessing ceremony called "Bai-Sri-Su-Kwan". This lovely town is a good place to spend a few relaxing days by the Mekong.
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