This is just incredible. Firstly, the major story is that Gerald Green and his wife Patricia were arrested in LA after allegations that they bribed a senior official within Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) “to win a film festival contract and other deals worth more than 10 million dollars”. (AFP) The festival in question is the Bangkok International Film Festival. …

I have a theory that the key to success in the current national elections in Thailand lies in the billboards. The number of billboards candidates murder the scenery with is directly proportional to the number of votes those candidates will receive. Everywhere you go, there are billboards and posters with images of the various candidates and their numbers. Are people …

Nation Group will launch what looks to be a direct competitor to its own English-language daily in March 2008. Xpress will become Thailand’s biggest newspaper by circulation (100,000 copies). After the cut backs that have taken place at The Nation over the past few months, you’ve got to wonder how they can justify launching a brand new publication that will …

I’m in a state of disbelief about this. The next two weekends will see a nationwide alcohol ban enforced. Whether you’re a local, an expat or a tourist, you won’t be able to buy booze at bars, clubs, stores or anywhere else (expect, apparently, large hotels). There was talk of this on a few forums recently, but until today – …

Last night was the final day of the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta. The regatta is a big deal down here, but as I have no interest in boats I wasn’t particularly excited. I was told many times that the final party of the regatta is meant to be a bit special. Pretty much everyone I’ve met in Phuket was there …

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