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December XNUMXth is the birthday of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej

By Peter (editor)
Posted in King Bhumibol

October 25, 2009

December 5 is a National Holiday in Thailand. Everyone has a day off and the Thai celebrate the birthday of His Royal Highness King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great. He was born on December 1927, 1946 and is the son of Prince Mahidol of Songkhla. Bhumibol is the ninth King of the Chakri dynasty. In XNUMX he was crowned King. He is now not only the longest reigning monarch in the history of Thailand, …

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Images of King Bhumibol on Thai television

October 24, 2009

Last Friday King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand made his first public appearance after a month. This is to the relief of the Thai people who were seriously concerned about the much-loved king. Rumors of his poor health have been circulating lately and that even affected the Thai stock market. Month-long hospitalization The king was hospitalized in Bangkok on September 19 with fever and symptoms of fatigue. …

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Elephants retired in Thailand

By Peter (editor)
Posted in News from Thailand

October 21, 2009

News came from Bangkok that an elephant sanctuary will open on November 21. The elephants are provided with all comforts such as enough space, food and a river to bathe in. In the province of Lampang, the elderly can rest from their hard work and enjoy their old age in peace. Not only old but also sick and disabled elephants can go there. It is specially equipped for reception and you can …

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Photos from the Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan

By Peter (editor)
Posted in thailand photos

October 18, 2009

The backpacker island of Koh Phangan is famous for its monthly Full Moon Parties. During the full moon, about ten thousand young people come to the beach to dance and party. Koh Phangan or also written as Ko Phan Ngan, is located off the eastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand, close to Koh Samui. According to Lonley Planet, the Full Moon Party is the ultimate party experience. [nggallery id=2]

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Thai protesters demand pardon for Thaksin

By Peter (editor)
Posted in News from Thailand, Politics

October 17, 2009

Nearly 20.000 demonstrators took to the streets in Bangkok today to demand a royal pardon for exiled Thai former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra Exceptional law to prevent disturbances 2.000 police officers were deployed to prevent any incidents in the Thai capital. The Thai government has just introduced an exceptional law for ten days to control the demonstrations. In April this year, two people were killed during demonstrations and more than a hundred were injured. …

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Thailand is concerned about King Bhumibol's health

By Peter (editor)
Posted in King Bhumibol, News from Thailand

October 15, 2009

King Bhumibol Adulyadej has been in hospital for almost a month and the rumors about his health have a negative effect on the SET, the Thai stock market index. Investors are getting nervous and the stock market is down. Uncertainty led to major losses on the stock market. Many investors sold their shares en masse, and the price of the Baht also fell. The Ministry of Finance in Bangkok admitted that the stock market is 'very sensitive' to this…

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10 years of Thailand blog: Evil spirits at Bangkok airport

By Peter (editor)
Posted in News from Thailand

October 11, 2009

This week, reports appeared in various media about the six-meter-high demons that have a place at Bangkok's airport: Suvarnabhumi International Airport. These are replicas of the "gatekeepers" that you can see at the Grand Palace.

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December XNUMXth is the birthday of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej

Images of King Bhumibol on Thai television

Elephants retired in Thailand

Photos from the Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan

Thai protesters demand pardon for Thaksin

Thailand is concerned about King Bhumibol's health

10 years of Thailand blog: Evil spirits at Bangkok airport

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