Daily Archives: December 26, 2011

Christmas in Thailand: Celebrated, but not a Holiday

Posted on December 26, 2011 by faranginbangkok

Bangkok gets all dressed up for Christmas, loads of decorations, Christmas music and (fake) Christmas trees. Certainly other parts of Thailand participate with decorations and such, especially the towns and cities that are tourist destinations. But Christmas is not a … Continue reading →

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Lese Majeste in Thailand- please understand how to use the Internet within the law

Posted on December 26, 2011 by faranginbangkok

My Public Service Announcement- understand the laws and rules, mind what you say, click and like while in Thailand to visit or stay. Be careful, you can end up in jail for “liking” something on Facebook or following someone on … Continue reading →

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