Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel ?

With the rest of the world in a recession,
don't expect Thai tourism and exports to shine

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Volunteer soldiers from Camp Krit Siwara help to harvest rice for a senior couple

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Brown Bagging tourist

What is it with people considering eating bats as a delicacy. 

Bats are known to carry multiple viruses and diseases

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New attempt to tighten controls on the use of cannabis

Restrictions seem limited and vague 

with more questions than answers 

 

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Tourism recovery plan

Why SO MANY Foreigners Living in Thailand CANNOT Speak Thai?

Recently on my birthday a monk asked me why I don't speak much Thai. I could hear what people say about me. 

I answered because I don't want to hear that. 

I do have a bit of a memory problem. Can't remember people's names unless I am in contact with them on a daily basis. Even then it can take months. 

Most of my Thai friends have learned enough english and sign language to communicate with me.  Of course there's always online translate

Twenty years ago Thai media was publicizing the government's intent to have more english proficient Thais. That ended when Chinese tourism peaked. 

 

Bangkok increased security. Some areas may be restricted to the general public

Happened a few days ago, appears to be related  to the APEC events.

All incoming tourist can expect extra scrutiny from immigration officials during the days when foreign country representatives meet

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Michelin dining for Apec Hot-Shots

Includes lobster, caviar, jasmine rice, free-range chicken, beef from Sakon Nakhon, “golden” pineapple, coffee, and wine and lot's more

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Teacher apologizes for posting video eating bats

                                                  Female teacher was arrested by the police at Phon Na Kaeo Police Station, Sakon Nakhon Province, after posting a video in violation of the Computer Crime Act and the Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act Possession of protected wildlife carcasses.      Could be sentenced to 5 years in prison and a fined of 500,000

                                                                                        Bats are considered protected wildlife in Thailand, making the consumption of bats illegal and punishable by law

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