Monthly Archives: June 2012

Rain Season has Arrived

Posted on June 9, 2012 by faranginbangkok

Rain season is here, afternoons often feature massive storms.

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No Alcohol “Dry Day” In Thailand- Monday May 4, 2012

Posted on June 3, 2012 by faranginbangkok

There will be no alcohol served in bars on Monday 4 May 2012. Many bars will not be open and some restaurants will close. Note- many western hotels and restaurants will serve alcohol. Most stores will not sell alcohol at … Continue reading →

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Once Again- When In Thailand, Respect the Laws and be Careful What You Say On and Offline

Posted on June 3, 2012 by faranginbangkok

Thailand is a great country, but some of the laws and rules in Thailand are different from other countries. When you visit Thailand, follow the rules. Period. Last week saw a ruling against a webmaster regarding comments on a website- … Continue reading →

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Thailand’s Reconciliation Bill in Parliament

Posted on June 2, 2012 by faranginbangkok

There is always great danger when politicians begin talk about working together, listening to the opposition or reconciliation. Thailand is certainly no exception to the difference in rhetoric and results- the elected party (PT) is introducing reconciliation bills in Parliament … Continue reading →

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Occupy Parliament Protest

Posted on June 2, 2012 by faranginbangkok

This man is not attempting to impale himself (and he didn’t), he is trying to get to Parliament. It’s not just rainy season now, it’s protest season. Or maybe it’s always protest season. The name of the protest- Occupy Parliament- … Continue reading →

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