Siam, I said... This Buddhist kingdom (with notoriously thin-skinned royals!) remains a stunning destination, from the hurly-burly of to its Golden Triangle to its voluptuous beaches.
Ethical elephant care and welfare in Thailand: a guide for responsible travelers
Thailand is world-famous for its elephants – majestic, intelligent, and deeply rooted in the nation’s culture. For centuries, elephants have been symbols of strength, wisdom, and royal power. However, with the rise of mass tourism many elephants have been forced into unethical practices such as circus tricks, logging, and tourist rides. Fortunately, times are changing. Today, ethical elephant sanctuaries in Thailand are leading the way in animal welfare, allowing visitors to meet these gentle…
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The differences between these two countries' reactions are huge. Could it be that, in the wake of all the problems Thailand has had this past year, the Thais are just very eager to humanize the image of their uniformed men?
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Bangkok explosion may derail the lifting of the State of Emergency but not tourism recovery
"As the situation seems to be widely normalised in Bangkok and the rest of Thailand, a bomb explosion last night in the city center reminds that the peace that prevails in the country might be only an illusion. The bomb exploded in a very symbolic area in front of Big C Department Store in Ratchadamri, opposite Central World Mall. The glitzy shopping center was partially destroyed by a fire last May following the Red Shirts occupation of the Ratchaprasong area.
"...The casualty is likely to jeopardize a quick lifting of the State of Emergency which was put in place during the Red Shirts demonstrations. "
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