Articles related to "Thailand"
Pridi
The life and times of Dr Pridi Banomyong, one of the greatest and wrongly-maligned political leaders of Thailand.
• absolute monarchy in thailand • communism in thailand • ethnic chinese in thailand • constitutional monarchy in thailand • free thai movement
The life and times of Dr Pridi Banomyong, one of the greatest and wrongly-maligned political leaders of Thailand.
• absolute monarchy in thailand • communism in thailand • ethnic chinese in thailand • constitutional monarchy in thailand • free thai movement
Different Not Quite Equal
Women in Thailand were traditionally equal in nearly all ways to men - and in many cases still are. Why did that start to change?
• status of thai women • women in thailand • gender relations in thailand • economic development in thailand • women and work in thailand
Women in Thailand were traditionally equal in nearly all ways to men - and in many cases still are. Why did that start to change?
• status of thai women • women in thailand • gender relations in thailand • economic development in thailand • women and work in thailand
Moving To Thailand
Thailand is truly a land of smiles, with many good reasons to move there. People should be aware of the visa regulations and also avoid the bad reasons for moving.
• moving to thailand • working with a multinational in thailand • setting up a thai business • owning property in thailand • thai retirement visas
Thailand is truly a land of smiles, with many good reasons to move there. People should be aware of the visa regulations and also avoid the bad reasons for moving.
• moving to thailand • working with a multinational in thailand • setting up a thai business • owning property in thailand • thai retirement visas
Teaching Qualifications
Qualifications usually required of English teachers in Thailand.
• teaching english • thailand • working in thailand • english teaching • work abroad
Qualifications usually required of English teachers in Thailand.
• teaching english • thailand • working in thailand • english teaching • work abroad
Does Unionism Have a Future?
Trade (labour) unions have had a difficult history in Thailand - is there any hope for a more progressive future?
• factory closures in thailand • loss of competitiveness in thailand • workers protests in thailand • martial law in thailand • edmund phelps and trade unions
Trade (labour) unions have had a difficult history in Thailand - is there any hope for a more progressive future?
• factory closures in thailand • loss of competitiveness in thailand • workers protests in thailand • martial law in thailand • edmund phelps and trade unions
Factory Life in Northern Thailand
What is it like to work in a factory in the north of Thailand and live in a nearby dormitory?
• gender issues in thailand • factory work in thailand • manufacturing in thailand • sexual double standards in asia. remitting money i • clothing industry in thailand
What is it like to work in a factory in the north of Thailand and live in a nearby dormitory?
• gender issues in thailand • factory work in thailand • manufacturing in thailand • sexual double standards in asia. remitting money i • clothing industry in thailand
Teaching in Thailand - A Primer
An introduction to teaching in Thailand.
• teaching english in thailand • esl • thailand. expat • working in thailand
An introduction to teaching in Thailand.
• teaching english in thailand • esl • thailand. expat • working in thailand
A Brief Introduction to Insurrections in Early Thailand
An introduction to revolts and insurrection in Thailand focusing mainly on the pre-twentieth century period.
• thailand • insurrection • rebellions • king rama v • communism in southeast asia
An introduction to revolts and insurrection in Thailand focusing mainly on the pre-twentieth century period.
• thailand • insurrection • rebellions • king rama v • communism in southeast asia
Ko Tao, Thailand - Tropical Island Paradise
Far from the hustle and bustle of the "civilized" world, awaits a fantasy experience on a tropical island paradise. Leave your stress and worry behind and indulge in the island culture.
• thailand • bangkok • paradise • island • ko
Far from the hustle and bustle of the "civilized" world, awaits a fantasy experience on a tropical island paradise. Leave your stress and worry behind and indulge in the island culture.
• thailand • bangkok • paradise • island • ko
Magical Amulets and Spells of Thailand
An introduction to the magical amulets, talismans and spells of traditional Thai culture.
• thailand • magic • amulet • talisman • buddha
An introduction to the magical amulets, talismans and spells of traditional Thai culture.
• thailand • magic • amulet • talisman • buddha
October, 2001 a return from Thailand
A short article about gardening activities in October in Western Australia.
• melaleuca • grevillea • banksia • bottlebrush • bougainvillea
A short article about gardening activities in October in Western Australia.
• melaleuca • grevillea • banksia • bottlebrush • bougainvillea
Pak Moon Dam and Water Management in Thailand
A discussion of water management issues in Thailand and their impact.
• thailand • environment • conservation • pak moon dam • salween
A discussion of water management issues in Thailand and their impact.
• thailand • environment • conservation • pak moon dam • salween
The Development of a Modern Educational System in Thailand
An introduction to the way in which a modern educational system has been created in Thailand and its importance.
• thailand • siam • chulalongkorn university • king rama iv • king rama v
An introduction to the way in which a modern educational system has been created in Thailand and its importance.
• thailand • siam • chulalongkorn university • king rama iv • king rama v
Ya Sang: Traditional Poisons of Thailand
An introduction to the traditional and magical poisons of Thailand.
• thailand • isaan • poison • magic • toad
An introduction to the traditional and magical poisons of Thailand.
• thailand • isaan • poison • magic • toad
A King of Siam
Who hasn't seen "The King and I?" Find out here what the real King Mongkut was like.
• siam • thailand • thai • mongkut • chulalongkorn
Who hasn't seen "The King and I?" Find out here what the real King Mongkut was like.
• siam • thailand • thai • mongkut • chulalongkorn
A Short History of Opium
This article provides a short history of opium production and its impact in East Asia.
• opium • heroin • opium wars • china • thailand
This article provides a short history of opium production and its impact in East Asia.
• opium • heroin • opium wars • china • thailand
After the holidays - 1999
A brief summary of the plants seen on a trip to Thailand. Some thoughts on garden clearing, and planting some ericas.
• erica ventricosa • erica regia variegata • erica cyathiformis • clean up • thailand plants
A brief summary of the plants seen on a trip to Thailand. Some thoughts on garden clearing, and planting some ericas.
• erica ventricosa • erica regia variegata • erica cyathiformis • clean up • thailand plants
AIDS Vaccine Trials
Two AIDS vaccine trials will begin soon.
• acquired immunodeficiency syndrome • aids vaccine • thailand • uganda • aidsvax
Two AIDS vaccine trials will begin soon.
• acquired immunodeficiency syndrome • aids vaccine • thailand • uganda • aidsvax
Angkor Wat: The Capital of the Mighty Khmer Empire
An illustrated introduction to one of the great wonders of the world, the Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia.
• khmer empire • angkor wat • cambodia • thailand • god-king worship
An illustrated introduction to one of the great wonders of the world, the Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia.
• khmer empire • angkor wat • cambodia • thailand • god-king worship
BETTER IN BANGKOK: DAY ONE Part 2 of 4
Bangkok's temples and palaces require careful planning to see.
• bangkok • palaces • wat po • thailand • travel
Bangkok's temples and palaces require careful planning to see.
• bangkok • palaces • wat po • thailand • travel
BETTER IN BANGKOK: DAY THREE: Part 4 of 4
Bangkok ethnic areas, shopping, and eating out.
• bangkok • waparat • southeast asia • thailand
Bangkok ethnic areas, shopping, and eating out.
• bangkok • waparat • southeast asia • thailand
BETTER IN BANGKOK: DAY TWO Part 3 of 4
Bangkok's side streets, shopping, exploration and ethnic areas.
• bangkok • thailand • travel • chai hyraya • longtail boats.
Bangkok's side streets, shopping, exploration and ethnic areas.
• bangkok • thailand • travel • chai hyraya • longtail boats.
BETTER IN BANGKOK: THAI CULTURE Part 1 of 4
An introduction to Thai culture generally, and to Bangkok specifically with a twin focus on getting around and getting along.
• travel • thailand • bangkok • asia
An introduction to Thai culture generally, and to Bangkok specifically with a twin focus on getting around and getting along.
• travel • thailand • bangkok • asia
Brushed by Catastrophe: an Eye-witness Account of the Tsunami
An eye-witness account of the Boxing Day Tsunami that devastated 9 countries leaving more than 150,000 dead and millions homless.
• tsunami • earthquake • thailand • boxing day • indonesia
An eye-witness account of the Boxing Day Tsunami that devastated 9 countries leaving more than 150,000 dead and millions homless.
• tsunami • earthquake • thailand • boxing day • indonesia
Burma Karenni
Ethnic minorities in Burma have been struggling for survival under what Amnesty International calls ones of the worlds most repressive regimes. The Karenni are representative of that struggle and the human rights abuses occuring in Burma today.
• indo-china • karenni • burma • human rights • spdc
Ethnic minorities in Burma have been struggling for survival under what Amnesty International calls ones of the worlds most repressive regimes. The Karenni are representative of that struggle and the human rights abuses occuring in Burma today.
• indo-china • karenni • burma • human rights • spdc
Depressing Detour
sexual tourism and budget travel
• prostitution • slavery • budget travel • south america • nbc
sexual tourism and budget travel
• prostitution • slavery • budget travel • south america • nbc
Elephant Art Could Become Big
Elephants don't have an easy life. They're too big for their own good. They eat too much. They need too much area to roam around in while they look for food. While they look for food they damage trees, shrubs, gardens, people--whatever is in their way. African elephants face the ivory problem: they've got it; man wants it. Asian elephants face hunger because they can't find work.
• elephant • thailand • indonesia • elephants • painting
Elephants don't have an easy life. They're too big for their own good. They eat too much. They need too much area to roam around in while they look for food. While they look for food they damage trees, shrubs, gardens, people--whatever is in their way. African elephants face the ivory problem: they've got it; man wants it. Asian elephants face hunger because they can't find work.
• elephant • thailand • indonesia • elephants • painting
Hat Yai
An introduction to the Southern Thai city of Hat Yai.
• hat yai • thailand • malaysia • border trade
An introduction to the Southern Thai city of Hat Yai.
• hat yai • thailand • malaysia • border trade
Irish Pubs in Bangkok, Thailand
The number of ex-pats in Thailand's capital, draught Guinness, good craic and good food, helps make Bangkok's Irish Pubs the centre for social and business meetings.
• irish pubs bangkok thailand • mollie malone's irish bar • finnetgans' irish pub • the dubliners • finnegans irish pub
The number of ex-pats in Thailand's capital, draught Guinness, good craic and good food, helps make Bangkok's Irish Pubs the centre for social and business meetings.
• irish pubs bangkok thailand • mollie malone's irish bar • finnetgans' irish pub • the dubliners • finnegans irish pub
Meet the Advocates (and their cancer organizations!) A-M
A brief description of various cancer organizations and the advocates who attended the AACR Scientist-Survivor program.
• advocates • cancer • colorectal • lance armstrong • russia
A brief description of various cancer organizations and the advocates who attended the AACR Scientist-Survivor program.
• advocates • cancer • colorectal • lance armstrong • russia
On Historiography
An introduction to the issues relating to the historiography of East Asia.
• historiography • korea • japan • china • thailand
An introduction to the issues relating to the historiography of East Asia.
• historiography • korea • japan • china • thailand
Ramkhamhaeng the Great
The history and achievements of King Ramkhamhaeng the great of Sukothai are described. Ramkhamhaeng continues to be remembered as the father of modern Thai monarxhy and a great hero.
• thailand • sukothai • ramkhamhaeng • angkor wat • khmer empire
The history and achievements of King Ramkhamhaeng the great of Sukothai are described. Ramkhamhaeng continues to be remembered as the father of modern Thai monarxhy and a great hero.
• thailand • sukothai • ramkhamhaeng • angkor wat • khmer empire
Retire to Thailand's Sunrise Coast
With all year round sunshine and a monsoon season that is bearable, Hua Hin is attracting second-home buyers and retirees who have now discovered its laid-back charm.
• pattaya • thailand • islands of phuket and koh samui • hua hin • bangkok
With all year round sunshine and a monsoon season that is bearable, Hua Hin is attracting second-home buyers and retirees who have now discovered its laid-back charm.
• pattaya • thailand • islands of phuket and koh samui • hua hin • bangkok
Spirit Houses of Thailand
Like little doll's houses they stand on plinths outside buildings in cities and villages throughout Thailand. A token of the Thais' belief in the world of spirits.
• spirit houses thailand • shrines miniature temples • consultation with astrologer • terracotta wooden figures carved wooden elephants • benevolent mischievous dangerous spirits
Like little doll's houses they stand on plinths outside buildings in cities and villages throughout Thailand. A token of the Thais' belief in the world of spirits.
• spirit houses thailand • shrines miniature temples • consultation with astrologer • terracotta wooden figures carved wooden elephants • benevolent mischievous dangerous spirits
Teaching in Thailand - Visa Info
Regulations for the teaching of English in Thailand have become stricter within the last year. However, there is still plenty of work for the qualified English teacher.
• teaching in thailand • english teachers • tefl course • visa information • qualifications and work permit
Regulations for the teaching of English in Thailand have become stricter within the last year. However, there is still plenty of work for the qualified English teacher.
• teaching in thailand • english teachers • tefl course • visa information • qualifications and work permit
Teaching in Thailand: Job Hunting
Thailand provides many job opportunities for experienced and qualified English teachers. If you time your arrival in Thailand right, you will find yourself in demand.
• teaching in thailand • job opportunities bangkok • english teachers • international schools • tefl
Thailand provides many job opportunities for experienced and qualified English teachers. If you time your arrival in Thailand right, you will find yourself in demand.
• teaching in thailand • job opportunities bangkok • english teachers • international schools • tefl
Thailand Festivals and Events
Top events in this South-East Asian country include raves on Hat Rin Beach, NewYear in Bangkok, candles on the water, Lopburi Monkey Banquet & the Surin Elephant Round-Up
• thailand festivals • songhhran bangkok • lopburi monkey banquet • full moon party • surin elephant round-up
Top events in this South-East Asian country include raves on Hat Rin Beach, NewYear in Bangkok, candles on the water, Lopburi Monkey Banquet & the Surin Elephant Round-Up
• thailand festivals • songhhran bangkok • lopburi monkey banquet • full moon party • surin elephant round-up
Thailand Medical Tourism
Thailand, with its level of service, varied medical care, types of procedures offered and its less expensive cost, is ideal as a Medical Tourism Health Center.
• medical tourism • health center • medical care • medical procedures • thailand
Thailand, with its level of service, varied medical care, types of procedures offered and its less expensive cost, is ideal as a Medical Tourism Health Center.
• medical tourism • health center • medical care • medical procedures • thailand
Thailand's Favourite Dish, Som Tam
The ingredients for Som Tam, the Thai's favourite dish, are usually the same, but everyone has a favourite way of preparing som tam, and knows just how to prepare it.
• thailand's som tam • laos and isan • papaya • recipe for som tam • sticky rice
The ingredients for Som Tam, the Thai's favourite dish, are usually the same, but everyone has a favourite way of preparing som tam, and knows just how to prepare it.
• thailand's som tam • laos and isan • papaya • recipe for som tam • sticky rice
Thailand's Northern Hill Tribes
Speaking different languages and worshipping different spirits the villages of the Akha, Maew, Lisu and Karen are a big attraction for trekkers and tourists.
• mai hong son in northern thailand • modern-day shangi-la • akha • maew • lisu and karen hill tribes
Speaking different languages and worshipping different spirits the villages of the Akha, Maew, Lisu and Karen are a big attraction for trekkers and tourists.
• mai hong son in northern thailand • modern-day shangi-la • akha • maew • lisu and karen hill tribes
Thailand's Sea Gypsies
The predominantly Muslim community of Krabi lives in peace with other religions, despite the tensions in Thai society further south, as do the Sea Gypsies and the Chinese
• ethnic groups in krabi • immigrants from china • tin mines of phuket • thai society • chinese rituals
The predominantly Muslim community of Krabi lives in peace with other religions, despite the tensions in Thai society further south, as do the Sea Gypsies and the Chinese
• ethnic groups in krabi • immigrants from china • tin mines of phuket • thai society • chinese rituals
The End of the Financial Crisis
Is the East Asian financial crisis over? Or has the death of the financial crisis been greatly exaggerated?
• financial crisis • malaysia • japan • indonesia • taiwan
Is the East Asian financial crisis over? Or has the death of the financial crisis been greatly exaggerated?
• financial crisis • malaysia • japan • indonesia • taiwan
The Golden Triangle of Thailand
At a curve in the Mekong River, the three countries of Burma, Laos and Thailand converge and can be seen from the river bank. Hence the name, The Golden Triangle.
• northern thailand • burma • opium poppy • laos and cambodia • king of thailand
At a curve in the Mekong River, the three countries of Burma, Laos and Thailand converge and can be seen from the river bank. Hence the name, The Golden Triangle.
• northern thailand • burma • opium poppy • laos and cambodia • king of thailand
The Kalok Dance of the Mons
An introduction to the kalok or ghost dance of the Mon people of the Thai-Burmese border region.
• ghosts • propitiation • thailand • burma • mon
An introduction to the kalok or ghost dance of the Mon people of the Thai-Burmese border region.
• ghosts • propitiation • thailand • burma • mon
The Malay Kingdom of Patani
An introduction to the Malay Kingdom of Patani, now part of Thailand and the subject of bloody insurrection.
• islam in southeast asia • thailand • siam • malayan peninsula
An introduction to the Malay Kingdom of Patani, now part of Thailand and the subject of bloody insurrection.
• islam in southeast asia • thailand • siam • malayan peninsula
The Thai Resistance in World War II
This is a description of the resistance to Japanese occupation by the Thais during World War II.
• thailand • japan • world war ii • resistance movements • abraham lincoln
This is a description of the resistance to Japanese occupation by the Thais during World War II.
• thailand • japan • world war ii • resistance movements • abraham lincoln
The Thai-Malaysian Border Region in History
An introduction to the history of the Thai-Malaysian border region and a discussion of the factors that might have lead to it providing a terrorist threat.
• thailand • malaysia • migrant workers • terrorism • martial law
An introduction to the history of the Thai-Malaysian border region and a discussion of the factors that might have lead to it providing a terrorist threat.
• thailand • malaysia • migrant workers • terrorism • martial law