Yearly Archives: 2016
In wake of Thai king’s death, grief is black and white
Bangkok (AP) - In the wake of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej's death, Thais are expressing their grief in black and white.
Ever since the palace...
HM the King was bridge in close relations with US
Washington (AP) - HM the King Adulyadej, who passed away Thursday after a 70-year reign, was historically an important bridge in his nation's close,...
Thais gripped by grief after beloved king’s death
Bangkok (AP) - Grieving Thais went to work dressed mostly in black Friday morning, just hours after the palace announced the death of their...
When HM the King ascended, Thailand wasn’t even Thailand
Bangkok (AP) - Thailand has undergone a dramatic transformation over HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great's 70-year reign, largely propelled by one of the...
Likely impact of THM the King’s death on economy unclear
Bangkok (AP) - Thailand's stock market and currency were shaken as long-ailing HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej's health worsened this week.
After his death Thursday at...
Thais in Boston, U.S., mourn His Majesty’s death
BANGKOK - Thai nationals in Boston and elsewhere in the United States mourned the death of His Majesty the King.
According to Thiradej Venthanakorn, president...
US President expresses heartfelt condolences to Thai people for the passing...
In a statement released today, President Barack Obama said, "On behalf of the people of the United States, I offer my heartfelt condolences to...
Prime Minister encourages Thai people to stay strong during this difficult...
BANGKOK – The Prime Minister has acknowledged that this is a time when there is grief across the nation, and encouraged everyone in every...
Ritual bathing of late King held at Grand Palace today
BANGKOK - The Bureau of The Royal Household has announced that members of the Thai public will be allowed to take part in the...
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When Expat fixed incomes meet a moving target
The quiet financial squeeze on retired foreigners in Thailand
Retirement is supposed to be the most predictable chapter of life. Income is fixed. Habits are...
Testosterone – Andropause
The short answer to the question, “Are all men destined to become grumpy as they age?” is NO — no man must become a...
Nach dem Countdown fragen Touristen, ob Pattaya ein Strandparadies oder eine Müllhalde ist
PATTAYA, Thailand – Kaum waren die letzten Feuerwerkslichter am Himmel verblasst, zeigte sich am Pattaya Beach ein ganz anderes Bild zum Jahresbeginn. Als Touristen...
Rauchwolken über Zentral-Pattaya nach Brand nahe Beach Road
PATTAYA, Thailand – Am Neujahrstag ist am Nachmittag hinter einem Hotel in der Soi 12 an der Beach Road ein Feuer ausgebrochen. Dichte Rauchschwaden...
Russischer Motorradfahrer stirbt an tödlicher Jomtien-Kurve
PATTAYA, Thailand – Ein russischer Motorradfahrer ist am Neujahrsmorgen tödlich verunglückt, sein Freund wurde verletzt, nachdem ihr Motorrad an der berüchtigten „tödlichen Kurve“ auf...