Battle of the Year 2010 @ Emporium
On 6 May, the Emporium, one of Bangkok’s most exclusive fashion malls, became the arena for ‘B-Boy Battle of the year 2010’. Five-man break-dance teams each got 10 minutes …

Girls Generation – Korean's band
Walking down the street, I hear the Korean song Oh sung by Girls’ Generation. Turning on the television at the weekend, at the primetime evening slot of 7pm, I find Sundukyeonwang, …

Thailand’s police force risks confirming what many had long suspected about their recruitment policy…

A survey has found that Thailand is among the top destinations for holidaymakers fleeing the World Cup, but they could be in for a surprise…

Thailand’s yachties are looking for official help to speed up Phuket’s transformation into the world’s top yachting playground

The tactics of the red-shirted protesters in Bangkok are even puzzling Thais, but musician and novelist Somtow Sucharitkul provides some clues

Finland is set to build a retirement home for its people in Phuket

The martial art of Muay Thai is set to raise its profile in 2010, propelled by a government initiative and gathering interest from international regulators

Thailand’s capital of fun is preparing its challenge for the world speed-dating title

Thailand’s second New Year celebration – Chinese New Year – falls on Valentine’s Day and tourism bosses hope it will revive China’s affection for the Land of Smiles

A gathering at Hua Hin aims to restore wild tiger populations by the next Year of the Tiger in 2022

Apart from Kate Moss – who flew in late for her year-end holiday in Phuket after a rough morning-after cost her £20,000 in missed flights – Thailand’s worst New Year hangover will be shared by …

An annual ceremony will again be held on Phuket’s beaches today to mark the fifth anniversary of the Boxing Day tsunami, from which the island has staged an impressive recovery.
In fact, Phuket got off relatively …

Yachting enthusiasts are convinced Thailand has tremendous untapped potential for their sport