· August, 2006

Stories about Thailand from August, 2006

Thailand: North Korean Refugees

  25 August 2006

Bangkok Pundit replies to a comment that was posted on a forum and was critical of Thailand's role in handling refugees from North Korea. Earlier this week, Thai police raided and detained 175 North Koreans who were hiding in a church home in Bangkok.

Thailand: Medical Tourism

  25 August 2006

Lao Ocean Girl talks about the booming medical tourism industry in Thailand. “Not only are the facilities in Thailand first class, prices are cheap when compared to the West. For example, when I had a filling done in southern California at a dinky clinic, it cost me $100 (for less...

Thailand: Game Addiction

  22 August 2006

Ben at Mai Me Arai blog talks about his theory “todays society is full of people who want to be entertained every single moment“. Ben and his boyfriend are both ardent online game players.

Thailand: Thai Dessert

  8 August 2006

Thai and Lao Food blogger Manivan Larprom has a post on how to prepare Thai Sticky Rice and Mango Dessert.