Monthly Archives: July 2010

July in Thailand

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Mike

July in Thailand has seen a drop in day time temperatures by a few degrees and a little rain with cloudy skies for the last week or two. Unfortunately the SW monsoon has so far failed to deliver the much … Continue reading →

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Thailand Uniforms-A Thai Obsession

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Mike

Anyone who visits or lives in Thailand cannot fail to notice the amount of people who wear a uniform. It seems to be a Thai obsession with everyone getting in on the act. Whether its school children, university students or … Continue reading →

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Village Elections in Thailand

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Mike

Today is polling day in the local village elections where I live in Thailand. The new Phu Yai Ban(Village Headman) is being elected so I decided to go along and witness democracy at work in rural Thailand. The polling station … Continue reading →

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Thai Village Life-Culture

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Mike

If Thailand was a wheel then I think its fair to say that Thai village life would be the hub of that wheel. With over 75% of Thailand’s population living in rural areas, the Muban(village) represents a microcosm of Thai … Continue reading →

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Understanding Thai Address-Hotels and Houses

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Mike

If you travel to Thailand for pleasure or business you may well stay in a hotel or private apartment, you may also want to find a specific address during your travels. The Thai address system for  hotels, houses and businesses … Continue reading →

Posted in Living in Thailand, Tourist Information, Visiting Thailand | 14 Comments

Thai Village Headman-Elections

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Mike

The Thai village headman is a central government post in Thailand.  The headman, Phu Yai Ban, is the person elected to administer a Muban, which is often a single village. In the past this post was a lifetime role but … Continue reading →

Posted in Living in Thailand | 13 Comments

Bird Singing Contests Thailand

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Mike

A popular pastime in rural Thailand is holding bird singing contests. Since this a a Chinese tradition it is perhaps not surprising to find it also popular in Thailand given the large ethnic Chinese population. In this area the favoured … Continue reading →

Posted in Flora and Fauna, Living in Thailand | 6 Comments

Visa Run Thailand

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Mike

Making a visa run is part of everyday life for many travellers and expatriates staying in Thailand.  Depending on your type of visa you may be required to exit the country somewhere between 15 and 90 days after your arrival. … Continue reading →

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Scouting in Thailand

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Mike

Scouting in Thailand started in 1911 when King Rama VI introduced a paramilitary force called the Wild Tigers, although this organisation was intended to be a reserve military force rather than a youth organisation.  However at the same time the … Continue reading →

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Bangkok Best City in the World?

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Mike

Is Bangkok the best city in the world? Well according to this years Travel + Leisure survey and awards it is. The survey is carried out on-line and also through three of the monthly editions of the travel magazine Travel … Continue reading →

Posted in Tourist Information, Visiting Thailand | 6 Comments