Disclaimer: This post was written while under the influence of the King of Beasts – known as Leo to some. Though for some reason the depiction is a leopard…oh well. I am afraid I may have become one of the miserable old expats found trolling internet forums with nothing good to say about their country [...]
Stories of dual pricing in Thailand are common and they come and go based on the latest trends. Even the government promotes this type of dual pricing for Thais versus foreigners as can be seen when you visit any national park. Other attractions such as zoos and entertainment venues do the same. Recently, the dual [...]
President Barack Obama will be visiting Thailand next week, and is scheduled to arrive in Bangkok on Sunday November 18th. The visit will kick off a tour of Thailand, Cambodia, and Myanmar, making President Obama the first U.S. president to visit both Cambodia and Myanmar. Thailand has had ties to the U.S. since the 1960s [...]
I was stunned, amazed and speechless after reading today that “Bangkok’s Ratchaprasong Area Aims To Emulate Singapore’s Orchard Road”. Where to start with this? First of all, why does anyone feel that emulating Orchard Road is good or necessary? The truth is there is only one Orchard Road and there is no need for another [...]
