Articles related to "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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'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
Ang Yi
Chinese secret societies have a long history of resisting injustice and oppression. They followed the same pattern in Siam before being ruthlessly suppressed.
chinese migrants in siam • field marshal sarit • labour unions in thailand • 1932 revolution • absolute monarchy in thailand
Chinese secret societies have a long history of resisting injustice and oppression. They followed the same pattern in Siam before being ruthlessly suppressed.
chinese migrants in siam • field marshal sarit • labour unions in thailand • 1932 revolution • absolute monarchy in thailand
Green Papaya Salad
Green Papaya Salad from Thailand is a robust, healthy salad with exotic additions of peanuts, shrimp and Thai basil.
thai food • thailand • thai salad • green papaya salad • papaya salad
Green Papaya Salad from Thailand is a robust, healthy salad with exotic additions of peanuts, shrimp and Thai basil.
thai food • thailand • thai salad • green papaya salad • papaya salad
Ko Samet
An introduction to the Thai island of Ko Samet.
ko samet • thailand • island • rayong • ban phe
An introduction to the Thai island of Ko Samet.
ko samet • thailand • island • rayong • ban phe
Ordering Malaysian Food
Never had the spicy, savoury dishes of Malaysia? Here's a quick guide on what to order.
malaysia • spicy food • ordering • tropika • vancouver
Never had the spicy, savoury dishes of Malaysia? Here's a quick guide on what to order.
malaysia • spicy food • ordering • tropika • vancouver
Scary fun - Thai horror comedies
This is a brief overview of the elements often found in Thai horror-comedies for the general film enthusiast. These are Thai films for Thai audiences.
horror • comedy • thailand • cinema • film genre
This is a brief overview of the elements often found in Thai horror-comedies for the general film enthusiast. These are Thai films for Thai audiences.
horror • comedy • thailand • cinema • film genre
Thai Culture
An Introduction to Thai culture and being culturally sensitive in the country. As more and more people visit this country, the importance of responsible travel increases.
thai • thailand • culture • dos and don'ts • sensitivity
An Introduction to Thai culture and being culturally sensitive in the country. As more and more people visit this country, the importance of responsible travel increases.
thai • thailand • culture • dos and don'ts • sensitivity
Thai Politics Update
Divisions among the Thai military junta are emerging. Is this a response to the threat of future jail sentences? Is it to prevent an election? Rumour says so.
thai military coup politics • people's power party in thailand • post-coup politics in thailand • general surayud chulanont land grab • amnesty for coup leaders
Divisions among the Thai military junta are emerging. Is this a response to the threat of future jail sentences? Is it to prevent an election? Rumour says so.
thai military coup politics • people's power party in thailand • post-coup politics in thailand • general surayud chulanont land grab • amnesty for coup leaders
The Tuk Tuk Scam
A short explanation of one of the many scams in Bangkok - the tuk tuk scam. This article explains how this scam can be used to the budget travelers advantage.
tuk tuk • scam • thailand • bangkok • khao san road
A short explanation of one of the many scams in Bangkok - the tuk tuk scam. This article explains how this scam can be used to the budget travelers advantage.
tuk tuk • scam • thailand • bangkok • khao san road
Western-stye eating in Chiang Mai
A listing is made of several Western-style restaurants in Chiang Mai, Thailand for travelers on a budget.
chiang mai • thailand • food • budget • western food
A listing is made of several Western-style restaurants in Chiang Mai, Thailand for travelers on a budget.
chiang mai • thailand • food • budget • western food
Why We Need Another GATT Round
This article examines why the global economy need another multilateral round of negotiations to further liberalize trade and investment
gatt • wto • global economy • asia financial crisis
This article examines why the global economy need another multilateral round of negotiations to further liberalize trade and investment
gatt • wto • global economy • asia financial crisis
American Farmers Fall In Love With IMF
American farmers are being misled by the IMF.
international monetary fund • imf • asian financial crisis • american farmers • currency devaluation
American farmers are being misled by the IMF.
international monetary fund • imf • asian financial crisis • american farmers • currency devaluation
Travelogues
Journeys through Asia, and conversations about politics.
asia capitalism democracy corporate corporation ja
Journeys through Asia, and conversations about politics.
asia capitalism democracy corporate corporation ja
Seven League Boots: A short review
A young woman who hitch-hiked around the world, solo, for seven years. Not an everday feat. And well worth reading!
seven league boots
A young woman who hitch-hiked around the world, solo, for seven years. Not an everday feat. And well worth reading!
seven league boots
Asian Pacific Islander Month
A look at Asian contributions to American history.
asian-american • pacific islander • discrimination • internment • camps
A look at Asian contributions to American history.
asian-american • pacific islander • discrimination • internment • camps
Congress Deals IMF Major Setback
Funding for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is in jeopardy.
imf • international monetary fund • asia bailout • financial crisis • world bank
Funding for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is in jeopardy.
imf • international monetary fund • asia bailout • financial crisis • world bank
IMF Skepticism Grows in Congress
Supporters of increased IMF funding are dealt another setback.
international monetary fund • imf • asian financial crisis • indonesia • thailand
Supporters of increased IMF funding are dealt another setback.
international monetary fund • imf • asian financial crisis • indonesia • thailand
International Institutions and Democracy (Part 3 of 5)
Part 3 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy"
east asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
Part 3 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy"
east asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
Welcome to Paradise
A look into Leonardo DiCaprio newest movie, The Beach
the beach • leonardo dicaprio • virginie ledoyen
A look into Leonardo DiCaprio newest movie, The Beach
the beach • leonardo dicaprio • virginie ledoyen
Thai me down in Kangaroo-land sport
Session 6 at the Australian Open - the last of the third round matches. Also, a look at Tamarine Tanasugarn, Thailand's best tennis export.
tamarine tanasugarn • martina hingis • lindsay davenport • serena williams • mary pierce
Session 6 at the Australian Open - the last of the third round matches. Also, a look at Tamarine Tanasugarn, Thailand's best tennis export.
tamarine tanasugarn • martina hingis • lindsay davenport • serena williams • mary pierce
Bangkok's Weekend Market
Bangkok, the city of shopping, is home to "Asia's Biggest Market," Jatujak. It's chaotic fun, and a visit here calls for some counterintuitive advice.
shopping tips in bangkok • weekend market bangkok • thailand shopping • things to do at chatuchak • bars at jatujak market
Bangkok, the city of shopping, is home to "Asia's Biggest Market," Jatujak. It's chaotic fun, and a visit here calls for some counterintuitive advice.
shopping tips in bangkok • weekend market bangkok • thailand shopping • things to do at chatuchak • bars at jatujak market
Khun Sa
The life and times of the Shan-Chinese drug lord criminal mastermind Khun Sa are placed in context.
opium production in thailand • betrayal of the shans • thai junta • zhang qifu • methamphetamines in southeast asia
The life and times of the Shan-Chinese drug lord criminal mastermind Khun Sa are placed in context.
opium production in thailand • betrayal of the shans • thai junta • zhang qifu • methamphetamines in southeast asia
Paid To Travel: Diving Instructor
A quick guide to a career in scuba diving. The differences between PADI divemasters, PADI instructors, and how to get paid to take people diving abroad.
diving • padi courses • travel jobs • scuba diving • become a dive instructor
A quick guide to a career in scuba diving. The differences between PADI divemasters, PADI instructors, and how to get paid to take people diving abroad.
diving • padi courses • travel jobs • scuba diving • become a dive instructor
The Eye and The Eye 2 on DVD
Watch the original film by the Pang Brothers to see if Renee Zellweger can match its award-winning performance in the US remake of The Eye.
eye • pang brothers • oxide pang • danny pang • angelica lee
Watch the original film by the Pang Brothers to see if Renee Zellweger can match its award-winning performance in the US remake of The Eye.
eye • pang brothers • oxide pang • danny pang • angelica lee
A Walk in Bangkok
Travel on foot from Banglampoo with its many guest houses to the Grand Palace and Wat Pra Kaew. You'll stroll on the banks of the river and visit the amulet market.
walking in bangkok • banglampoo on foot • chao praya river • amulet market • thammasat university
Travel on foot from Banglampoo with its many guest houses to the Grand Palace and Wat Pra Kaew. You'll stroll on the banks of the river and visit the amulet market.
walking in bangkok • banglampoo on foot • chao praya river • amulet market • thammasat university
Golf is an Environmental Hazard
golf, environment
golf • environment • hazards • fertilizers • runoff
golf, environment
golf • environment • hazards • fertilizers • runoff
Asia's Brightest Moments
Celebrate some of the finest accomplishments of individuals and nations.
china • japan • india • pakistan • nepal
Celebrate some of the finest accomplishments of individuals and nations.
china • japan • india • pakistan • nepal
Chiang Mai for Children and Teens
Visit Chiang Mai, with its Twilight Zoo, Elephant Training center and Insect World. Experience Thai culture while keeping children and teens happy.
chiang mai • the northern capital of thailand • thai culture • chiang mai is an ancient city • chiang mai elephants
Visit Chiang Mai, with its Twilight Zoo, Elephant Training center and Insect World. Experience Thai culture while keeping children and teens happy.
chiang mai • the northern capital of thailand • thai culture • chiang mai is an ancient city • chiang mai elephants
Paid To Travel: Teaching English
If you want to travel the world and earn a living at the same time, few people have more opportunities than English teachers. The facts follow :
tefl • celta • teaching english • working abroad • english as a foreign langauge
If you want to travel the world and earn a living at the same time, few people have more opportunities than English teachers. The facts follow :
tefl • celta • teaching english • working abroad • english as a foreign langauge
PeopleWatch - Robby Foldvari
Follow Robby's career over this decade
robby foldvari • snooker players • champions
Follow Robby's career over this decade
robby foldvari • snooker players • champions
The Skytrain, Bangkok, Best City Travel
The once chaotic capital of Thailand used to be a tourist's nightmare, but with the advent of the elevated urban railway, tourists and locals can now rise above it all.
bangkok in thailand • skytrain • chatachak weekend market • central store chitlom • erawan shrine
The once chaotic capital of Thailand used to be a tourist's nightmare, but with the advent of the elevated urban railway, tourists and locals can now rise above it all.
bangkok in thailand • skytrain • chatachak weekend market • central store chitlom • erawan shrine
ASEAN
What is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and what is it purpose? Has it been successful?
asean accession • the clm countries in asean • politics in southeast asia • transboundary issues in asean • technical cooperation in asean
What is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and what is it purpose? Has it been successful?
asean accession • the clm countries in asean • politics in southeast asia • transboundary issues in asean • technical cooperation in asean
Resisting Sanctions in Burma
Why there are unlikely to be meaningful sanctions brought against the Burmese junta by important trade and investment partners.
organization thai military • thai investment in burma • thaksin shinawatra and burma • general anupong paochinda • thai policy towards burma
Why there are unlikely to be meaningful sanctions brought against the Burmese junta by important trade and investment partners.
organization thai military • thai investment in burma • thaksin shinawatra and burma • general anupong paochinda • thai policy towards burma
Spicy Malaysian Food
Deliciously spicy Malaysian food merges the best Chinese, Thai and Indian dishes to create a unique melting pot of flavours.
malaysian • malaysia • spicy food • nyonya • nonya
Deliciously spicy Malaysian food merges the best Chinese, Thai and Indian dishes to create a unique melting pot of flavours.
malaysian • malaysia • spicy food • nyonya • nonya
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