• Thailand, Video

      Posted on April 27th, 2010

      Written by Brook

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      Thai protesters, taking sides

      I’m sure most of you have heard at least something about the political turmoil brewing in the past month or so here in Thailand.  What started as a peaceful, large gathering turned violent–leaving police, protesters, army men dead and injured.  It’s a sad state that Thailand finds itself in.  Now more and more people are [...]

    • Thai Culture & Customs, Video

      Posted on March 12th, 2010

      Written by Brook

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      Magic Thai Tattoos?

      More and more people are flocking to Thailand to experience and receive a famous form of tattooing.  Recently CNN did a short video on why Yan tattoos are gaining popularity. (RSS readers click through to the website to watch the video) I’ve seen videos of the possession that can come from these tattoos, the chants [...]

    • Thailand

      Posted on January 14th, 2010

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      The Story of Thai Rice

      Below is an article originally posted in CNN.com’s Bangkok section.  Rice is a MUST for Thai diets and a HUGE part of the Thai economy, both in exports and daily usage.  This should help shed some light on the process from planting to shipping and eating! The Story of Thai Rice Read more: Photo gallery: [...]