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What’s in a Thai Name?

For me, names are permanent. Whatever tickled your parents’ fancy decades ago is pretty much what you are stuck with forever.

Chiang Mai is the epicentre of the traditioanl Thai craft of woodcarving

Lessons with teak – woodcarving in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is the epicentre of the traditional Thai woodcarving. Barrie Scott takes a look at this ancient craft that is still very much alive today.

Not just beaches and bikinis: visiting Nakhon Si Thammarat and Songkhla

A huge thank you to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (Chiang Mai) for organising this fabulous trip and to AirAsia for generously sponsoring our flights.

J.C Shaw recounts the history of Northern Thai ceramics

Glazed ceramics of Northern Thailand by a Chiang Mai historian

J.C.Shaw examines the history of ceramics in Northern Thailand with an enthusiast's eye.

The Life and Times of Prince Norodom Sihanouk

Spanning some fifty years, Norodom Sihanouk scored the Guiness Book of Records for the ruler with the most titles and official positions

Transaction of Love

You can imagine the respond when you call home and tell your family and friends that you are getting married… and she’s a bargain for only two thousand quid!