Thailand … no longer “For Men Only”

Fifteen years ago I never saw female foreigners in Thailand other than backpackers in Chiang Mai. If I’m being honest, I wasn’t really looking for them either.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917336-thailand-no-longer-for-men-only/

Thailand’s Image – Has word come from up high?

Tourism and police officials – scurrying in the wake of the highly damaging street melee that saw three British tourists attacked and the story shared worldwide – seem to be reacting with a flurry of initiatives to reassure visitors.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917337-thailands-image-has-word-come-from-up-high/

Is Pattaya Now More Upmarket Than Phuket by The Pattaya Sleuth

For years Pattaya has always been the poor relation when compared with Phuket and for any reasons it would be hard to argue against this point, but is Pattaya now starting to claw its way to the top? For years Pattaya has been seen in a less than favourable light, “the brothel of Thailand” and other such less than complimentary names but the attempts to clean up the city and bring more quality tourists seem to be working.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917338-is-pattaya-now-more-upmarket-than-phuket-by-the-pattaya-sleuth/

Thai Weddings

Gerry Carter

There are always great stories to tell at any wedding – and Thai weddings with all the usual trappings of tradition and intrigue are fundamentally no different to any nuptials the world over.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917339-thai-weddings/

Ramayana Waterpark in Pattaya | Pre-Opening

Konstantin Nehel

The Ramayana Waterpark in Pattaya is a completely new and awesome place, which you should really visit. It’s located at the Silverlake Vineyard, 15 minutes drive from Pattaya.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917340-ramayana-waterpark-in-pattaya-pre-opening/

Vlog: Trip to Khao Yai - Day 1

Konstantin Nehel

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917341-vlog-trip-to-khao-yai-day-1/

Graft buster to propose impeachment of Pheu Thai’s Chiang Mai MP for unusual wealth

BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is asking the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Political Office Holders to impeach a former Chiang Mai MP of the Pheu Thai party for false declaration of his assets after intensive probe showed he is unusually rich.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917459-graft-buster-to-propose-impeachment-of-pheu-thais-chiang-mai-mp-for-unusual-wealth/

Fossils found in Krabi

Kritsada Mueanhawong

KRABI: Fossilized bones, possibly those of a dinosaur, have been discovered in a stream bed in Krabi.

Full story: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-news/Fossils-found-Krabi/63885?desktopversion#ad-image-0

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Thailand Live Monday 16 May 2016

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917519-thailand-live-monday-16-may-2016/