Stories about Thailand from July, 2007
South East Asia: Overworked Human Rights Commission
Rajan Rishyakaran feels that if there is ever going to be a ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) region wide official human rights organization, it is going to have to work very hard.
Thailand: Anti-Coup Protest
Bangkok Pundit comments on an article in Bangkok Post. The article criticized United Front of Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), the body that organized an anti-coup protest on Sunday.
Thailand: Attractions along the Sky Train
Richard Barrow has posted a guide on exploring Bangkok along the Sky Train route.
Thailand: Uethical Thai Journalists
The Lost Boy says Thai language journalism needs to improve its ethics.
Thailand: Yunanese Food in Bangkok
Real Thai hunts down a Chinese restaurant in Bangkok that serves Yunanese food. Yunan is a province of China closest to South East Asia and some Yunanese people sought refuge in Northern Thailand after the communist took control of China in 1949.
Thailand: North Food in Bangkok
Real Thai introduces some Northern Thai dishes and recommends a place in Bangkok where one can get these dishes.
Thailand: Thai Role Models
Real Life Thailand lists five Thai politicians he considers as role models.
Thailand: Visiting the Snake Farm
Richard Barrow is giving suggestions on what places a tourist can visit along the Bangkok's subway. Richard highly recommends the Snake Farm.
Thailand: Falling Lizard
Lost Boy explains why a falling lizard might bring good or bad luck for you depending on where its tail points to.