Variations on a theme: Thai women and foreign husbands (International Herald Tribune)
Sometimes the reasons are economic, but sometimes the matches between foreign men - now mostly Europeans - and Thais may not only save the women from poverty, but lead to happiness as well....more...Summer of cool breaks (Khaleej Times)
THE VERY thought of travel opens up exciting, endless realms of possibility. So many places to explore, so many foods and fads to experience before one calls it a day and moves on to the Great Beyond!...more... Thai King Strengthens Grip on Stocks as Nation's No. 1 Investor (Bloomberg.com)
Aug. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Mondays are different in Thailand. It's the day of the week on which the world's longest-reigning monarch, Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born....more... |