Lang Reid
Ghost Wars
A couple of weeks ago I reviewed Air America, an expose of the workings of the CIA through the Air America airline. However,...
Air America
One book which has endured everything from denials, to blatant attacks on the veracity of the book and the author, is Air America....
The Missing Years
With constant conflicts and wars all around us, I remembered reading The Missing Years (ISBN 9-7818-770-5877-6, Rosenberg Publishing, 2009) written by Chiang Mai...
Killed at the Whim of a Hat
Colin Cotterill’s latest book has the intriguing title Killed at the Whim of a Hat (ISBN 978-1-84916-552-5, Quercus Books, 2011). ...
Siamese Memoirs – The Life and Times of Pimsai Svasti
For those who were not in Thailand in 1977, the name Pimsai Svasti may not ring any bells, but for those who followed...
100 Countries – 5,000 Ideas
Another of the books from the National Geographic stables and is marketed as a trip advisor - Where to go, When to go,...
The 4-Hour Work Week
As someone working ridiculous hours, seeing a book in Bookazine which proposes a four hour working week, was to be seen as manna...
Starting from Scrap
This week’s book was written by a financial entrepreneur, a Stephen H. Greer, and entitled Starting from Scrap (ISBN978-158080166-9, Burford Books, 2010). ...
Kingdom of Make-Believe
The Kingdom of Make-Believe has a cover that makes it leap off the shelf, particularly for male readers. However, any book by Dean...
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Two wheels over baht buses as Pattaya visitors weigh freedom against safety
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Rider critically hurt after losing control and crashing into tree in South Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 45-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured after losing control of his motorbike and crashing into a tree on Sukhumvit Road in...
Classical music evening at Ben’s Theater Jomtien on March 26
PATTAYA, Thailand - Classical music lovers in Pattaya will have a special opportunity to enjoy an evening of chamber music when Ben's Theater Jomtien...
Railway parallel road project in Pattaya delayed after rain damages groundwork
PATTAYA, Thailand – Construction of the southern railway parallel road between Khao Talo and the Wat Tham intersection has been delayed after recent rain...
Thailand calls on public to switch off lights for global ‘Earth Hour’ on March...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai government is inviting the public to take part in Earth Hour 2026, a global campaign encouraging people to switch...