Tricia Walker, author of acclaimed Book of the Year novel Benedict's Brother, with scriptwriter Jessica Townsend in a Buddhist forest monastery in Thailand on location and research trip for the filming of the book, Sept 2011. 
Bangkok Airways monopolized the only airport in Samui, and with that, they shout the price they want and we have no choice, or do we? Well a short flight in Bangkok Airways to Samui from Suvanaphum cost THB 3,000 one way at least (and that’s during the promotion period). Double that and double the passenger, it cost THB 12,000 at least for a round trip
If you enjoy eating Thai food like myself then you probably have dozens of Thai cook books at home. Another kind of book that I have is for Bangkok restaurant reviews. However, what I am most interested in these days is Thai Street Food. Luckily, there are a few good books out there on this subject
As everyone knows by now, I am very excited about Thai Street Food. I have several websites of my own on this subject. I usually buy any book that I can find about Thai food. However, even though there are many books about Thai Cooking, there are relatively few about Thai Street Food.
Thai Buddhists have believed for a long time that they will make good merit if they release fish and birds at a temple. The idea is that you are doing good by giving a creature its freedom. However, its often a short-found freedom as these creatures are often re-captured to only be sold again to the next person who arrives at the temple.
teakdoor.com The Thailand Forum. SIX suspects were arrested after filming themselves burning a copy of the Koran on the anniversary of 9 Their faces hidden by masks, they allegedly torched the Muslim holy book in the backyard of a pub. Now six men have been arrested after a video of the burning was posted on a social networking internet site 
Last month I blogged about a local Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) gym here in Ubon Ratchathani called Legacy Gym. You can read that post at this link if you like. It gives you information about training at the gym on the trainers, and links to its website Legacy Gym as well for more information and contact details. The gym is owned by Ole “Iron Fist” Laursen, and as you can see he is a lean fighting machine.
Patong Beach, Phuket, Thailand 
Elizabeth Briel is an artist who explores Asia with her camera, notebook, and paintbrushes. She prints 19th-century photos of disappearing places in distinctive blue tones, paints pictures of sharp-witted women from around the world, and writes about the arts of Asia. While living in Cambodia she taught photography to street children; in Hong Kong she founded a community gallery; and she now works from a Bangkok studio. ThingsAsian Press has published her illustrations and photos in books, and in 2011 will release her book Sensual Papers: a Quest Through the Back Roads and Rivers of Thailand, Laos and Vietnam about her search for handmade papers and the people who make them 
Recently I decided to have a go at The Thai Street Food Challenge . Basically, I have to eat nothing but street food for every meal for 30 days. In theory it doesn’t sound much of a challenge as street food in Thailand is both delicious and plentiful.
Long tail boat nearly dashed upon the rocks. This is how exciting the trip to the Sanctuary on Haad Tein beach Koh Phangan can get. 
One of the first books that I read about Thailand was called “Pirates of Tarutao” by Paul Adirex. It is loosely based on a true story of prisoners on a penal colony that were forced to become pirates due to food shortages during the Second World War.
On reading the title, most of you are probably wondering “Who the heck is she?” Well, she was one of Thailand’s most well-known farang names during the early to mid 1990’s; a name that was highly controversial, but in the stupidest way possible (She even has her very own Wikipedia entry). So, who was Edith Clampton (Mrs)? She was simply a regular ‘letters to the editor’ (Post Bag) writer at the Bangkok Post.
There hasn’t been a lot of excitement lately, here in Isaan, Thailand. Life has been just cruising along. I blogged that I was a little unwell the other day, well I just felt off colour.
to the Carnival in Rio and the beaches of Thailand, the most-visited national parks, over-rated restaurants and holiday clichés. Written by a team of travel experts, and with a foreword by Bill Bryson, this book brings vibrant cities, enchanting sights, breathtaking natural wonders and unforgettable experiences to life with informative narrative and stunning photography. Choose your destination by theme Ancient and Historical Sights, Festivals and Parties, Great Journeys, Architectural ... 
Swimming with Nong Ja, Isaan Thailand.
The Most Beautiful Thai Girl. In My Eyes.
Christmas Is Not Over in Isaan Thailand.
The Residence Hua Hin
Two New Floating Markets in Hua Hin
Caroline Wozniacki Goes to Thailand
Am I Getting Too Old?
Christmas in Isaan Thailand 2011.
Celebrating Christmas in Thailand
