Thailand Travel News 05/12/2011
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In Thailand, Tensions Rise Over Royal Family Role – NYTimes.com
A crackdown on royal smack talking – should be interesting to see what happens when the King dies, to say the least!
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Thai ‘cyber scouts’ patrol web for royal insults
Thai cyberspace now being patrolled for any kind of insult to the king.
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Visual Guide to Bangkok: Ekamai Bus Terminal
A fun photo exploration of Bangkok – useful if you're wondering *exactly* what to expect!
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Royal wedding snub: Duchess Fergie went to Thailand instead | CNNGo.com
Fergie wasn't invited to the Royal Wedding, so she hung out in Thailand. Can't say I blame her….
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BBC NEWS | In pictures: Eating insects in Thailand, Taste test
Just some cool pics of eating bugs in Thailand. You should try them!
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Eating Insects | World Hunger | Malnutrition
A great piece on promoting insect-eating in famished parts of the world.
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Highlight Thailand
The history of ice cream in Thailand – yum!
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Thailand expects increase in visitors from GCC in 2011 | Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) | AMEinfo.com
Travelers to Thailand from the Middle East are increasing significantly.
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Staying out of trouble in Thailand: Cultural Dos and Don’ts | Vol.1
I wish everyone would read (and then obey) posts like these before they leave!
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Vietnam latest news – Thanh Nien Daily | And easy flows the Mekong
No dam on the Mekong – for now.