New Year Countdown: 31 December 2011
Whether the countdown is in Bangkok, Phuket, or a far northern destination, the Thailand New Year Celebrations will carry the hallmarks of fun and genuine hospitality that make the kingdom such a rewarding destination to visit. This is the land of smiles and [...]

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra offered Burma’s prodemocracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi her support in a coming by-election during a historic meeting with the Nobel peace laureate in Burma, government spokeswoman Thitima Chaisang said Wednesday.
The two women talked in a “good atmosphere”, the spokeswomen said.
“Aung San Suu kyi told Prime Minister Yingluck that she hopes [...]

Calling a waiter or waitress with your fingers pointing upward is considered to be very impolite (I guess this is because this manner looks arrogant and humiliates people). Putting your hand up, but with your fingers pointing downward is acceptably polite. Most Thais call him or her with “noong” (น้อง), [...]

The Chao Phraya water level in Pakkret Municipality is stable, within about one centimetre difference from yesterday’s noon level as measured against the marker, an eyewitness told the Post.
Yesterday’s official report stated that the Chao Phraya river level in Bangkok was about 2.08 metres. Bangkok’s flood wall is 2.50 [...]

Information and Communication Technology Minister Anudith Nakornthap yesterday said the government has to save the heart of Bangkok which is densely populated and housed important economic areas. Its protection would speed up rehabilitation of other parts of the country.
Mr Anudit said flood concerns had arisen at Lat Krabang Industrial [...]