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Cartoon Network Water Park Coming to Thailand

February 28, 2012

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Cartoon Network Water Park Coming to Thailand

Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific today announced plans for the world’s first Cartoon Network-themed waterpark, to be located in Bang Saray, close to Pattaya, on the East Coast of Thailand. Scheduled to open in 2013, and named Cartoon Network AMAZONE, the waterpark is a nod to the lush Amazon Rainforest while infusing the world’s most popular animated series and toon heroes including Ben 10, The Powerpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo and The Amazing World of Gumball. Cartoon Network AMAZONE waterpark...

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AirAsia launches 3 new routes from Bangkok

February 7, 2012

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AirAsia launches 3 new routes from Bangkok

AirAsia is starting off the year with 3 new routes, including direct flights from Bangkok to Trang, Nakhon Phanom and Colombo (Sri Lanka). “In 2012 we are focused on building our connectivity within Thailand and the region to make sure that people have more options for low-cost travel. During the first quarter, we are launching three new destinations. Two of them are domestic flights including Bangkok-Trang and Bangkok-Nakhon Phanom while the third one is a direct flight between Bangkok-Colombo,...

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Madame Tussauds Bangkok celebrates Valentine’s Day with Special Promotion Buy 1 Get 1 Free

February 3, 2012

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Madame Tussauds Bangkok celebrates Valentine’s Day with Special Promotion Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Madame Tussauds Bangkok celebrates Valentine’s Day with Special Promotion “Buy 1 Get 1 Free!” every Sunday during February. Enjoy your visit with celebrity lovers; Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, Anne Thongprasom and Ken – Theeradej Wongpuapan, Kate Winslet and Leonardo Dicaprio, and Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan. This special offer is only for Thais and Expat residents in Thailand. Admission fee for exploring Madame Tussauds Bangkok, 6th Floor, Siam Discovery for Thais and residents: Adult 450 Baht and 350...

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Royal Crematorium at Sanam Luang

January 31, 2012

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Royal Crematorium at Sanam Luang

Preparations for the royal cremation of Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana on 9th April this year will follow the same guidelines as those for the royal cremation of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana Krom Luang Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra in 2008. There will be public performances on three open-air stages within the Sanam Luang ceremonial ground in Bangkok, which is the venue for the royal cremation. The first stage, located on the northern side of Sanam Luang, comprises khon masked...

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Bangkok Bicycle Tours

January 31, 2012

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Bangkok Bicycle Tours

Bangkok is not all about concrete and cars. Nor is there just temples and palaces for tourists to see. If you are heading to Bangkok for your next holiday then consider joining one of the cycle tours around the city. You will be surprised how safe and easy it can be. Quite often after setting off on these tours you will soon find yourself down small backstreets or even in the jungle. I have been visiting Bangkok for years...

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Respect Thai Culture by not Sunbathing Nude

January 28, 2012

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Respect Thai Culture by not Sunbathing Nude

This sign that I spotted on a popular beach really sums it up well: “We kindly request that you respect Thai culture by not sunbathing nude”. Thai people are taught from an early age to be modest. Despite Bangkok’s international reputation, it is not common to see Thai people in skimpy clothing. Certainly not respectable people. If a Thai women is spotted in a tight fitting outfit in the middle of the day, you might hear other Thai people...

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Israel Cancels Terror Warning for Bangkok

January 27, 2012

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Israel Cancels Terror Warning for Bangkok

Thailand is once again safe for Israeli travellers, according to a report in the Jerusalem Post last night. The Counter Terrorism Bureau in Israel released a statement yesterday saying a previous “severe travel warning” issued two weeks ago over the likelihood of an immediate attack against Israelis in Bangkok has been cancelled because of the work of the Thai security forces. This included the arrest of an alleged Hezbollah operative and the uncovering of a weapons storehouse in the country. However, because...

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Free 1 Year WiFi at Bangkok’s Terminal 21 Mall

January 26, 2012

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Free 1 Year WiFi at Bangkok’s Terminal 21 Mall

If you are on holiday in Bangkok and want to upload some holiday photos or talk to family and friends on video chat, then you might want to consider checking out Terminal 2. This is Bangkok’s latest themed shopping mall which can be accessed directly from BTS Asok. Apart from having some air-conditioned comfort after a busy day of sightseeing, you can also make use of their free WiFi. All you have to do is show the information desk...

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Boeing 787 Dreamliner Coming to Bangkok

January 23, 2012

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Boeing 787 Dreamliner Coming to Bangkok

Boeing next month will begin the third segment of the 787 Dream Tour, with two stops planned in Asia. The all-new Dreamliner will visit Bangkok and Singapore, where customers, partners, government officials and media will experience the revolutionary technology and passenger innovation firsthand. The February schedule includes the following stops: Feb. 9-11: Bangkok, Thailand to visit Thai Airways International. Feb. 11-18: Singapore to visit Singapore Airlines and to be on display at the Singapore Airshow. The Dream Tour airplane,...

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Wish You Were Here With Me in Thailand

January 21, 2012

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Wish You Were Here With Me in Thailand

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched its brand new campaign ‘Wish You Were Here’ to encourage tourist activities in Thailand following last year’s great floods. The TAT aims to draw more tourists to the country through the video series ‘Wish You Were Here’, which will be spread through social networks and the world’s most visited video web Youtube.com. The videos will feature foreign tourists in many interesting destinations saying ‘Wish You Were Here’. There are three videos...

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RichardBarrow: I post the highlights of the best stories from Twitter in Thailand on my website http://t.co/xocfUzEl #Censorship #Test
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RichardBarrow: The shortlinks seem to be working again in Thailand. I guess someone was listening and sorted it out (until next time)
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RichardBarrow: RT @UKYorkie: Can route it through a VPN connection => Yes, but how do I tell my customers when True mistakenly blocked my online store?
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RichardBarrow: If Thailand cannot get its act together, one of these days I might be forced to move to a "more open" society like Burma. Very tempted.
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RichardBarrow: I have no idea how they expect us to run an Internet business in Thailand when they keep bungling censorship of websites.
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RichardBarrow: Due to the #Censorship of shortlinks in Thailand at the moment - I will post daily twitter highlights on my website WWW . RichardBarow . COM
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RichardBarrow: Coconuts Bangkok: Relaunch of Bangkok’s Leading News & Reviews Website http://t.co/spOlqhSG
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RichardBarrow: Pictures of the Rocket Festival in Northeastern Thailand by @motorcyrubjang: http://t.co/KiujJAxS
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RichardBarrow: Pet Expo Thailand 2012 is on at Queen Sirikit (QSNCC) from now until Sunday
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