Archive for the ‘Thailand’ Category

Bizarre myth: Thai lizard’s fight for their life without head

The funny thing about writing on a topic such as bizarre myths: as soon you write one post, the weird stories come flying at you like you’re a human myth-magnet. People love to share weird thing…

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Posted by Terya on November 26th, 2008 in East Asia, Thailand, asia | No Comments

A dolled up Asia…world culture collection

I love looking at colourful, detailed pretty pictures…and since none of you have said anything about what you like (although I have my suspicions- naughty, naughty!), I’ll just share what …

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Posted by Raziel on October 26th, 2008 in East Asia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, asia, china, fashion, korea | No Comments

Beauty Queens, Regal Queens

I’ll confess that’s pretty misleading title because there’s no bikini clad women here, but what’s a poor unpopular writer to do when she needs your attention? (Flash you? Uh, n…

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Posted by Raziel on October 24th, 2008 in East Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, asia, philippines, singapore | 2 Comments

EAF Travel shoutout: Tuk-Tuks of Bangkok (Contd.)

Continuing from the last post,
You give into the sweet tuk-tuk driver’s sincerity and he takes you to the Lucky Buddha temple before to the gem factories. You’ll find that the temple is ha…

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Posted by Raziel on October 23rd, 2008 in East Asia, Thailand, asia, travel | No Comments

EAF Travelers shoutout: Tuk-tuks of Bangkok

Bangkok is fun destination to visit. From history to culture, architecture to couture, Bangkok has it all. But as much EAF wants you to have fun, we also want you to be safe so here’s something …

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Posted by Raziel on October 23rd, 2008 in Thailand, asia, cars, travel | 3 Comments

Where to stay in Thailand

The world’s been hearing a lot about Thailand lately**-not so pretty things to be exact, so it’s easy to forgetĀ  just how amazingly beautiful a place Thailand really is.
But even the expe…

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Posted by Raziel on October 23rd, 2008 in East Asia, Thailand, asia, travel | No Comments

Toyota, Mitsubishi Have Eco-Car Plans for Thailand

Toyota Motor Corp. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. have submitted plans for environment-friendly cars to Thailand.
Both automakers will invest to expand production in Thailand to make the eco-cars at a r…

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Posted by Bill Belew on December 15th, 2007 in Thailand | No Comments

Ford-Mazda Joint Venture to Life Thai Output

AutoAlliance Thailand, a joint venture between Ford Motor Co and Mazda Motor Ltd is planning to invest $548 million to expand production in Thailand.
The expansion is expected to add 100,000 cars a ye…

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Posted by Bill Belew on September 17th, 2007 in Thailand | No Comments

Hot Pink Hello Kitty Armbands for Poor Performing Thai Police

Hello Kitty is NOT going to like this.
When a Thai policeman messes up, breaks a rule, s/he will be forced to wear a hot pink Hello Kitty armband – the Japanese icon of shame – as mark of …

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Posted by Bill Belew on August 7th, 2007 in Thailand | No Comments

Toyota Motor Corp. Plans Foreign Expansion

The Nihon (Japan) Keizai (Economic) Shimbun (Newspaper) reported that Toyota plans to expand its overseas production to 5 million vehicles by 2008.
That’s an increas of 40% over 2005.
North Amer…

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Posted by Bill Belew on September 22nd, 2006 in Thailand, Toyota Motors | No Comments