The new smoking ban in Thailand bars and restaurants is in effect and from what I have observed the law is being treated like any other law in Thailand. What I mean is, some establishments have already set up smoking areas, others say you have to smoke outside   ... more

Posted on June 25th, 2008 by Justin
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Thailand is a country with a complex cultural fabric and set of codes for appropriate social behaviour and to the average western visitor, this can present an interactive environment that is diversely different from what they might be used to at home. Whether you are visiting Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket   ... more

Posted on June 4th, 2008 by Jonathan
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Your first stop will be in the capital, Bangkok and you should plan to stay there for a few days, especially if this is your first visit to Thailand. There are river boat dinners, short ½ day trips to beautiful temples, and longer jaunts to the old capital, Ayudhaya,   ... more

Posted on May 26th, 2008 by Linda Greens
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Phuket, is the largest island in Thailand. Its old name was Ta-lanf the word is derived from the old Malay Telong which means Cape. Phuket Island runs 48 kilometers north to south and 21 kilometers east to west. It is broken by a chain of mountains and valleys.   ... more

Posted on May 15th, 2008 by Roberto W. Bell
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Phuket, is the largest island in Thailand. Its old name was Ta-lanf the word is derived from the old Malay Telong which means Cape. Phuket Island runs 48 kilometers north to south and 21 kilometers east to west. It is broken by a chain of mountains and valleys.   ... more

Posted on May 15th, 2008 by Roberto W. Bell
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Thailand’s boundaries stretch to neighboring regions of Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Malaysia, the Gulf of Thailand and the Indian Ocean. The exciting Eastern city of Thailand offers immense scope for sea, air and road travel, the holiday plan usually dependent on a tourist’s budget. Its four main regions, namely North, Central   ... more

Posted on April 3rd, 2008 by Jenny Edwards
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There are two side of the sea here ; 1. Andaman sea side and 2. Gulf of Thailand sae side

Andaman sea is full of under water world marine life such as corel, fishes, sea flower, etc. So Andaman sea is the paradise of scuba diving and snorkeling. The beach is   ... more

Posted on February 29th, 2008 by Jenny Edwards
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Bangkok is certainly a modern city with many skyscrapers and extensive shopping malls, but some descriptions of it as a concrete jungle are a trifle harsh. It is definitely the country’s most built-up city but there are a few oases of green within the city boundaries, and just a short   ... more

Posted on January 17th, 2008 by Roberto W. Bell
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Thailand has a pro-business market economy driven by strong foreign investments and export oriented manufacturing especially in electronics, foods and automobiles. Thailand’s exports account for 60% of the country’s GDP. Thailand experienced strong economic growth prior to the Asian economic crisis of 1997 with GDP growth averaging 9.4% annually.   ... more

Posted on December 27th, 2007 by John Thornhill
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My Thai, Direct Importers celebrates 3 year  anniversary milestone.  Wilmington, DE—May 1, 2003–My Thai, General  Partnership, a Delaware based direct importer which  started operations May 1, 2000, offers quality handcrafted  products Made-in-Thailand at affordable direct imported tax  free Delaware prices. The style of My Thai’s hand woven  silks, accessories, jewelry,   ... more

Posted on December 6th, 2007 by Lotte
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