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Thai Red Shirts' mass rally turn into carnival procession; Talks between government and protesters at stalemate

Ten of thousands of red-shirted anti-government protesters paraded across the Thai capital on Saturday, in an attempt to encourage the city's residents to support their calls for Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajjiva's government to step down.

Thai PM Abhisit Vejjajiva interviewed by Al Jazeera [VIDEO]

Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva was interviewed on by Hamish Macdonald on Al Jazeera's Frost Over the Wo...

Thai PM Abhisit Vejjajiva interviewed by Al Jazeera [VIDEO]

Grenade attacks target Thai Defence Ministry, National Anti-Corruption Commission

Thailand's Defence Ministry and National Anti-Corruption Commission was targeted in two separate grenade attacks on S...

Grenade attacks target Thai Defence Ministry, National Anti-Corruption Commission

Russia helping Iran complete nuclear power plant by summer

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin announced that an Iranian civil nuclear power plant, being built with the help ...

Russia helping Iran complete nuclear power plant by summer

Sexy photos of French First Lady Carla Bruni up for auction [PHOTO]

Two erotic photographs of France's First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy are going under the hammer at the auction house Phi...

Sexy photos of French First Lady Carla Bruni up for auction [PHOTO]

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Bangkok governor advises residents to stay indoors during mobile mass rally

Red-shirted supporters of United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) will embark on a 46-km mobile rally today through the Thai capital. Authorities and commuters are bracing themselves for possible traffic chaos.

 

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Pattaya Beach Expansion Plans Discussed
Pattaya Beach Expansion Plans Discussed

The Pattaya Business & Tourism Association (PBTA) recently discussed the issue of sand erosion on Pattaya Beach. Reports presented to the PBTA have stated that Pattaya Beach has significantly narrowed in the last 10 years and would continue to do ...

Number of beach masseuses to be limited on Jomtien Beach

Aiming to cut down on how many times sun worshippers are pestered for massages, Pattaya officials will limit the number of masseuses on Jomtien Beach to two per plot, giving priority to Pattaya residents.

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Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok to open in June

Kempinski, Europe's oldest luxury hotel brand, will open the Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok in June. The luxury city resort with 303 rooms and suites is located adjacent to a royal palace in the centre of Bangkok. All rooms overlook tropical gardens...

Commendation for Electrical Engineering Department at Asian University

National Academic Research Achievement

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Expat bosses should not ignore cultural differences at work

A Bangkok Post article writes about the difficulties, cultural differences expat bosses experience when they deal with Thai staff.

New Immigration Office List

Attached is a PDF file of new Immigration offices - when/where is not firm in many cases but it appears most provinces will have an office located locally. First province, after number is responsible for any others listed after it.

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King's Cup Elephant Polo Tournament - Anantara Golden Triangle Resort, Chiang Rai, 22-28 March 2010

The King’s Cup Elephant Polo tournament, one of Thailand's prime annual special events, will take place on the grounds of Anantara Resort Golden Triangle, in Chiang Rai, between March 22-28, 2010. The entry is free for spectators.

Scandinavian JazzKamikaze - Bangkok / Koh Samui, March 19 / 22, 2010

JazzKamikaze was formed by five Scandinavian musicians with an aim to revolt the music of today. Their music combines a force of rock with intricate jazz progression.

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New Online Computer Store is Now Open in Thailand

www.invadeit.co.th has opened it's doors to the public in Thailand. The webshop is owned and run by a team of computer experts from Europe as well as Thailand.

Swedish girl, 9, survives potentially fatal box jellyfish attack near Koh Mak

A nine-year-old Swedish girl narrowly escaped death, after a box jellyfish attacked her this week in the waters of the holiday island Koh Mak in the Gulf of Thailand. According to media reports, only the fast actions of a well-trained Swedish fire...

Amazing Thailand


Thai Lady & Farang Relationships


Thais find super-human power in magic tattoos

Bangkok has recently celebrated the Wat Bang Phra, an annual festival celebrating the power of Yan tattoos. Devotees of this popular body adornment believe their tattoo gives super-human powers, which they proudly demonstrate at the festival.

Marriage in Thailand: Traditional Wedding Ceremonies Thai Customs and Rituals

Speaking of Thai marriage, there are two separate matrimonies taken place in Thailand. One is reckoned as a Buddhist religious ceremony of traditional Thai wedding with several unique rituals observed step-by-step. The other is an official procedu...

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Montenegro police confirm Thaksin was given citizenship

Montenegro's police Wednesday confirmed former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was in the southeastern European country and holds a passport of the former Yugoslav republic.

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China has detained 53 villagers, who were suffering from lead poisoning, after the bus taking them for health checks was stopped by police.

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Shopper suspected of racist Wal-Mart announcement

Wal-Mart says it may have been a customer who misused a New Jersey store's public address system last Sunday announcing "Attention Wal-Mart customers: All black people leave the store now."

Wachovia Bank admits laundering Mexican drug money, pays $160 million in settlement

Wachovia Bank reached a $160 million settlement with the Justice Department over allegations that a failure in bank controls enabled drug traffickers to launder money by transferring money from Mexican currency-exchange houses to the bank.

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Molotov cocktail, automatic gunfire stir up peace in Bangkok

A security outpost of an army barracks in Bangkok was targeted by a "Molotov cocktail" early Friday morning. No injuries were reported.

Asian Football Confederation aims to improve football standard in Phuket and Khon Kaen

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will send a delegation to Phuket and Khon Kaen in April in the hope of expanding the Vision Thailand programme of raising the standard of football to these two provinces.

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Buddhist monks slam Thai movie for “inappropriate images”

Monks and other Buddhist groups have expressed displeasure that Thailand's movie theaters are showing the 2007 film "Nak Prok" (The Shadow of the Naga).

Giovanna Bertazzoni, right, Christie's auction house head of Impressionist and Modern Art department, poses for the photographers

Christie's auction house said Wednesday that it would put the Pablo Picasso portrait "Portrait of Angel Fernandez de Soto," also known as "The Absinthe Drinker" up for sale.

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Travel


World's first Islamic online sex shop to open on Sunday

A Dutch webshop that calls itself "the first Islamic online webshop for sex articles and care products" will open for business starting on Sunday.

TRAVEL TIPS: Phuket in 36 hours

An article in The New York Times offers tips on what to do and where to go while going on a short weekend trip to Phuket island.

Beauty & Fashion


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showing all the classic signs that suggest a devotion to Botox and fillers
Carla Bruni turning to catwoman due to overuse of cosmetic procedures? [Photo]
Carla Bruni turning to catwoman due to overuse of cosmetic procedures? [Photo]

An unflattering close-up photo this week has revealed how the once radiant former model Carla Bruni's face is looking tight and stretched, while her skin appears dull and lifeless. Beauty experts gave their opinions on what the 42-year-old First L...

Sexy housekeepers tidy up dirty Florida households

A South Florida company Edan's Maids R' Us provides professional housekeeping services by underdressed ladies to tidy up your home and to please your VISUAL desires.

Technology


Motor


Google puts British Army's secret special forces base on Street View

British military chiefs and MPs slammed Google's Street View service for including detailed pictures of the headquarters of the SAS. The Special Air Service or SAS is a special forces regiment of the British Army.

Nissan launches Thailand’s first eco car, March

Siam Nissan Automobile Co (SNA) on Friday launched Thailand’s first locally produced low-cost compact eco car, the Nissan March.

Science & Nature


Health


Smog situation critical in Northern Thailand; Mae Hong Son flights cancelled

Northern Thailand has been polluted by a thick haze for the past few days. The smog situation in Mae Hong Son remains critical, forcing Nok Air to suspend three daily flights for three days in a row.

UK hospital opens internet rehab clinic for "screenagers"

Britain's first dedicated technology addiction clinic offers help to youngsters who are hooked on computer games, the internet and mobile phones.

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"Flip-flop diplomacy" at its best: Barack Obama meets Dalai Lama despite objections from China

U.S. President Barack Obama received the Dalai Lama at the White House Thursday despite objections from China. During the talks, Obama expressed his support for Tibetan rights. China, which regards the Dalai Lama as a separatist, called the meetin...

Nitinkumar Patel

A man who is said to have been urinating on women at a bus stop in Journal Square, Jersey City, was arrested on Wednesday.

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Top 15 Quotes of England's Prince Philip

Prince Philip is the husband of Queen Elizabeth II of England and the Duke of Edinburgh. He is quite famous in Britain for making embarrassing, though often funny, remarks. These are his 15 best quips.

 

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Japanese monkeys in snowball fight [PHOTO]