Thailand's Got Talent 5-10 : Thai Classic Dance คิดบวกสิปป์ | 1 May 11

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Dramatic footage: Bomb blast caught on tape in Thailand

Triple explosions in Thailand's restive South have killed two civilians and injured a dozen of security officers, including bomb disposal specialists. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal units rushed to the scene near an irrigation canal in remote Tak Bai district after the first explosion, which killed two irrigation workers and injured other five people. As the bomb squads were checking the incident, another explosion occurred one kilometre away from the first explosion scene, wounding a military officer. Investigators said the improvised bomb was detonated by a mobile phone. The explosive specialists also found the third bomb three meters away from the second one, but failed to defuse it in time. The blast instantly injured six officers.

Bridge Over the River Kwai (Or Death Railway Trip)

The Kwai River Bridge was made famous by the 1960s movie about a bamboo bridge being built by British Soldiers in Burma during World War II. This movie was mostly fiction, the bridge is of concrete/metal construction and it is actually located in Thailand. Thailand Tourism authority offers a great service of train tours. These are low cost trips that you can take that range from day trips to long weekends to various scenic parts of Thailand. Most of the trips begin and end in the Hua Laphong Rail Station, the main rail hub for passengers for the entire country. Pictures of this station are shown above. The station is clean and organized, but beware, it is also VERY busy. As a side note: Thailand uses their rail and bus system as their major artery moving people and products throughout their borders.

The tour that I choose was a day trip that took me almost to the Thai border with Myanmar, ending in the Soiyak Water Falls but making stops in Phra Pathom Chedi, Bridge over the Rive Kwai, the "Death Railway", and the Kanchanabury WWII Cemetery. I will describe each of these stops in detail below. The trip was a full day, starting at 7 am and not returning to Hua Laphong Station until after dark, around 7 pm. The train was un-air-conditioned but was comfortable, at least while we were moving.

Phra Pathom Chedi

Our first stop was at the temple called Phra Pathom Chedi , The Temple main feature was a huge pagoda (see the pictures below. The stop was just long enough to walk from the train station to the Temple without too much rush. To get to the temple we walk through a city market area where you can get anything from a quick snack to a glass of ice coffee.

Bridge over the River Kwai and the "Death Railway

The Bridge was made famous by a 1960's film of the same name. The film, however was in fact fiction based loosely on the events surrounding this bridge. I will not go into detail of the differences between the film and this bridge but will let that up to you. Briefly, the bridge is located in Thailand, not Burma but many people (mostly British soldiers) did give their lives building this bridge for the Japanese during World War II. This is why this railway is known as the "Death Railway" in Thailand. The rail line leading from the Kwai River Bridge to the Soiyak Water Falls appears treacherous but is well maintained and safe for travel. The railway follows the river and often has sheer cliffs overlooking the river and can be quite scenic. However, these conditions lead to many deaths during WWII.

Kanchanaburi WWII Cemetery

The WWII Cemetery in Kanchanaburi is filled with the bodies of the people who gave their lives constructing the Kwai Bridge for the Japanese Army. This stop is quite sobering knowing these men gave their lives building the rail line that was we were just on.

Soiyak Water Falls

The Soiyak Water Fall is the final stop of this trip and it is quite refreshing. The waterfall is augmented in areas with concrete and being an geologist is could tell immediately that it wasn't natural. The industrious Thai People have taken and natural water supply and made is a tourist stop. The surrounding area is a natural area and protected from development, which is good. There are hiking trails leading to the water falls source; a small stream filled with small fish and is icy cold. Also along the trail is a few caves to explore. The Thai People find these areas sacred, as evidenced by the presence of sacred images located in the caves. The trail are quite interesting, having many native plants and animals to observe along the way.

At the very end of the Railway sits an historic train, once used by the Japanese during the construction of the railway. The plaque commemorating the train and the people who died in its construction gave the trip some meaning for me.

We returned to the Hua Laphong Rail Station rather late and I was quite tired, but the trip was worthwhile and I would recommend this trip to anyone interested in learning some about historical Thailand.

Thailand's Got Talent 5-9 High Heel : Ladyboys Dance ฮายฮิลว |10 Apr 11

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Laser Disc - The Evolution of Karaoke, Part 1

I have been selling Karaoke products for nearly 25 years, which tells you at least two things; one, that I'm not a spring chicken (if you do the math, I have to be at least 45 years old because who starts selling Karaoke when they're 13?) and two, I've seen a lot of changes in the karaoke market, especially when it comes to the machines that are available.

When I first started selling karaoke in the 1980's there were basically four major companies involved with the production of American karaoke machines and software. They were Pioneer, Sony, BMB/Nikkodo, and Megastar. Soon to follow were most of the major electronics companies, companies like Panasonic, JVC, RCA, Yamaha, Sanyo, among others. But the biggie of all these companies, as far as karaoke was involved, was Pioneer. Pioneer initially started with their Laser Disc line, offering both the hardware and a very successful software line. Pioneer released less than 100 Professional 28 Song English Karaoke Laser Discs between 1986 to 1994, and each Laser Disc sold for upwards of $150. Although 100 discs did not seem like a lot, on top of these Laser Karaoke Discs, there were thousands of movies, concerts, vintage TV shows, and other video programs being produced by Pioneer. Then other companies began their production of Laser Discs, not only in the karaoke field, but in all aspects of the video industry. The quality of the Laser Disc was far superior to the then prevalent VHS and Betamax formats, it even initially proved better than DVD, both in audio and in video quality. Oh, the future of Laser Disc looked bright. Here was a format that could bring the old movies and t.v. programs back to life, to a realism never before possible. However, in time, trouble started to develop for Pioneer and eventually the entire Laser Disc industry.

First of all, the Laser Disc proved too costly for the American Consumer. On a karaoke disc, 28 songs was about the most that could be programmed onto the disc, 14 per side. At $150 per disc, the cost per song was over $5 each track. If that was the only karaoke available, which it was for a short while, then people would pay that because there was no other option. However CD+G karaoke soon was introduced and 18 tracks sold for around $40, the cost per song being less than half of what it was on Laser Disc. Pioneer, and other developers of Laser Disc Karaoke, were probably banking on the fact that the quality of the music was superior on the Laser Disc and also that CD+G Karaoke did not display any moving video, just the lyrics of the songs for the most part.

That brings us to our second problem with Laser Disc Karaoke. Karaoke started in Japan and soon was very popular in the entire Far East. Almost all the karaoke software available in these places - China, Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, etc. would display a moving video along with the lyrics to the songs. CD+G karaoke has never been popular in these places, since there was no accompanying video to the lyrics of the songs. However the American Public did not take to the video portion of the karaoke tracks. Although Pioneer did a pretty decent job at shooting videos with good looking actors, some sort of storyline, or exotic scenes, most people in the U.S.A. considered the video portion of the karaoke song to be a distraction. That meant that Pioneer was spending more money on developing karaoke tracks for a feature that most would rather choose not to see. Other companies also added to the disdain of Laser Karaoke by producing cheap videos with poor lighting, ugly actors, and videos that had no apparent connecting storyline to the theme of the song. So, basically the feature that was supposed to make Laser Disc Karaoke stand apart from CD+G Karaoke and be it's big selling point, the moving video, in the end proved to be a contributing factor to it's demise.

Another contributing factor to the extinction of Laser Karaoke was the size of the discs. Each professional 28 Song Laser Disc was 12 inches round, the same size as a 33 RPM record. However it was heavier than a record. When professionals in the business had to haul around 100 or more of these discs, the temptation to switch to a lighter, easier, more accessible format, the CD+G, proved too great. Pioneer tried to combat this problem by offering a smaller, lighter 8" Laser Disc. This solution only created another problem. The smaller Laser Disc only had about 8 songs, that's all that could be programmed onto them. That meant that to have the same amount of songs to offer, a KJ would not have to haul around 500 or more of these discs.

Although a Laser Disc was quite large in size, the amount of information that could be stored on it was quite limited, about 60 minutes per side. With karaoke songs, this did not initially prove to be a problem, as songs are only 3 to 5 minutes long. However when watching movies, this became a problem. Right in the middle of the movie, possibly in the middle of a dramatic scene, the Laser Disc would need to be flipped over. Laser Disc machines would later be developed that flipped the disc automatically at the end of playback of side A over to side B. This still proved to be a problem when viewing movies or programs that had a running time of over 2 hours, since the rest of the program would have to be stored on a second disc, requiring the manual removal of the first disc and insertion of the second disc. In an American society that doesn't want to get up from the couch once the movie starts, this limitation proved to be too great. Since Laser Disc did not catch on and the American consumer, for the most part, did not switch their VCRs to Laser Disc players, Pioneer could not support the format for just Karaoke enthusiasts. They pulled the plug on their Laser Karaoke line in the mid-1990's, converting many of their Karaoke Music tracks over to the CD+G or DVD format. The 'writing was on the wall' when Pioneer, the great Proponent of Laser Karaoke, introduced a CD+G Karaoke machine without Laser Disc capability. Laser Disc Karaoke was definitely on it's way out.

Many of you who have been singing for some time may have gone the route of Laser Karaoke and some of you may still have a Laser Karaoke player that you pull out for family get-togethers or every once in a blue moon. Well I've got good news and bad news for those of you that are still clinging on to these old karaoke dinosaurs. The bad news is that if you want to sing any music from this century you will need to buy your karaoke on the cd+g format. Some of you may have a combo Laser Disc/CD+G player, so that will not be a problem. If you do not have one of these, there are many inexpensive karaoke players available. Which brings me to the good news. Karaoke hardware and software is getting more and more affordable. On the software side - some companies that still have an old stock of Laser Discs will offer these at a substantial discount. I know of one company that offers brand new Karaoke Laser Discs for as low as $8.00 each. Karaoke CD+G's are often priced in the $10.00 range. New digital formats offer songs for a cost as low as 10 cents a song, a far cry from the $5.00 a song that was once the norm for Laser Disc Karaoke. As far as hardware goes - machines are priced well below $100.00, many of them with features that include MP3+G playback and even some that have MP3+G recording. The evolution of karaoke may have seen the extinction of the Laser Karaoke format but what now has replaced it more than compensates for the loss. Karaoke machines and discs are now more affordable than ever and available to anyone who wants to sing.

Rest in peace, Laser Disc Karaoke. You started us off on the course of bringing quality karaoke tracks right into the comfort of our own homes, but, alas, your time here on earth was short. Now you can only be found in attics, garage sales, and second hand stores, next to Pet Rocks and 8-Track Machines. We will miss you and forever be grateful for your contribution to the karaoke world.

The Bankgkok Hilton - Bang Kwang Bangkok, Thailand prison BBC documentary 1/2

The Bankgkok Hilton - Bang Kwang Bangkok, Thailand prison BBC documentary 1/2

Using Your iPad on an Airplane With "Airplane Mode"

If you have ever flown on an airline, you will notice that during take off, and before landing, the flight attendant will ask that your turn off all your electronic devices such as your phone. This is done to protect sensitive airline electronics and prevent interference with flight navigation and communication systems. As a safety measure, this is the best way to guarantee that all devices that emit wireless signals are safely turned off. The iPad is more than just a wireless device as it allows users to watch movies, listen to music, play games, read books, and much more. And all this can be done without the use of the WIFI, cellular 3G, or Bluetooth antennas.

When flying on an airplane, you can put your iPad into a special mode called "Airplane Mode." This automatically turns off the transceivers for your iPad's WIFI, Bluetooth, and cellular 3G.

To place your iPad on Airplane mode, please follow the very simple steps below to turn off your WIFI, 3G, and Bluetooth transceivers:

Step 1: You need to go to the Settings Screens. Touch the "Home" button if you are not on the home screen. Then touch "Settings."

Step 2: Touch the Airplane Mode On/Off switch to turn on this setting. Within a second, your iPad will disconnect and power down your cellular 3G network, Bluetooth, and WIFI network.

Notes: On your status bar where the signal strength and network icons are normally, you will see an Airplane icon when the Airplane mode is activated.

Koh Phi Phi Paradise Lost!

If you want to keep secretes, kill everybody who knows. The same could be said if you want to ruin a good thing tell somebody about it. If you want the whole world to know feature it in a movie. The islands of the Koh Phi Phi island group in southern Thailand were featured in the movie The Beach. If you are not familiar with the story line, some young travelers discover this fantastic spot in Thailand and decide to make their version of utopia and keep it secrete at all costs, had they been successful this would still be a small island group that few but the most hardy backpackers would visit.

When the movie The Beach was made here there were not many that knew about this beautiful island group of Stonehenge like monoliths that stick out of the pond like waters of the Andaman Sea. Clad in deep jungle greenery they have a forbidding yet enticing aura about them. The white sand beaches look like everyone's picture of tropical paradise with palm trees thick at the top with green pods of coconuts waiting to drop their sweet milk for thirsty travelers.

Today the thirsty travelers come in the form of herds of young backpackers which jam the center of the dog bone shaped main island at night milling in streams propelled by the ever present urban thump. By day these hordes descend on the beaches and lay in clumps of self basting & baking kids. Bars, stores, coffee shops, travel agents, discos even a very popular 7-11 feed the needs of these adventure seekers many of whom sport bandages and crutches from spills and thrills of rock climbing, cliff jumping and jungle expeditions to find water falls.

The waters around Koh Phi Phi are not safe not because of the animals in the water but because of the poor water treatment Streptococcus a particular nasty skin eating bug is around and other ailments as well so it pays to take care of even the smallest scratches here so that you don't end up in the emergency room having pieces of skin cut out.

The other thing to watch out for is your wallet as they are firm believers in price fixing from internet to scuba diving they have some of the highest prices in Thailand and they do not negotiate at all if you are a bargain seeker give this place a wide berth. Cheap hotels in every sense of the term are priced like 3 star hotels else where we did not see any places that delivered value to price with the exceptions of The Phi Phi Hotel which was quoting off season rates seemed to be the only hotel that had a clue.

In the period before the islands here became famous this was a great place to come and hang out for weeks at a time, today however it is another paradise lost.

History of Muay Thai

Muay Thai is a combat sport with origins set deep in the history of Thailand. Muay (boxing in Thai language) Thai is pronounced Thai Muay by native Thais. Muay Thai is a brutal and athletically demanding combat sport, with participants utilising fists, elbows, knees and legs as striking weapons to the opponent. Muay Thai is practiced extensively in Thailand, with international participation significantly growing over the past decade.

Thai boxing has a historical value which is appreciated by those who practice the sport. This history which forms the culture of Thai boxing has been developed over centuries of military and kingdom battle, religious influence, cultural meaning, social development and government support.

The initial origins of Thai boxing can be traced back 2000 years to the southern China tribes of Ao Lai who migrated south to the central plains of what is now the Kingdom of Thailand. Because all records of Siam history were destroyed by the Burmese in the Ayuddhaya period it is difficult for the precise origins to the written. Consequently the origins of Muay Thai have been verbally passed down through generations, with modern day Muay Thai combat warriors understanding the value of warrior established by those before them through a combination of explosive artful skill and respectful calmness.

It has been told that many great leaders of Thailand have demonstrated the warrior spirit which paved the way for the development of Muay Thai. In the 15th century King Naresuan the Great was known for his bravery against the Burmese. Pra Chao Suua, or the the Tiger King (1662 -1709), was an avid follower of Muay Thai. The Tiger King participated in Muay Thai bouts across all of Siam.

King Taskin the Great ruled from 1767 to 1784 and rose to fame from the ashes of Ayuddhaya, at the time the capital of Siam. The Burmese had overrun the city and destroyed all historical records of Siam. After an intense battle in which the Burmese conquered Ayuddhaya, King Taksin gathered 500 followers and escaped east towards what is now known as the Issan region of Thailand. King Taskin built a new army in this region with now legendary warrior Phraya Pichai Daab hak as his commander in chief. The name Daab hak means 'broken sword', a name he was given when he fought on with no sword after it broke in half during battle, using techniques now known as Muay Thai fighting. Phraya Pichai Daab hak led King Taskin to a glorious victory over the relentless Burmese.

Nai Khanom Tom is considered to be the most famous boxer in the history of Thai boxing. He was the first boxer to have fought in another country. After being imprisoned by the Burmese during war Nai Khanom Tom was challenged to fight against 10 of the best Burmese Bando boxers. He defeated all one after the other and was granted freedom back to Siam.

The form of boxing and combat in Thailand throughout these historic periods was known as Muay Boran, and was used as a significant form of military battle, therefore fight to the death. Muay Korat was a particular style of Muay Boran that was practiced in the now heartland of Muay Thai; the north-eastern region of Thailand, Issan. Muay Korat emphasis was placed on strength, with the Buffalo strike said to be so powerful that it could take down a Buffalo with a single strike.

Muay Boran eventually became a part of Siam society with events being staged at festivals and shows, whilst still being maintained as a form of military combat.

Legend has it that in these historic forms of Thai boxing warriors wore hemp bound hands dipped in resin or starch. In extreme battles hands were additionally covered in broken glass making it a fight to the death contest, as seen in the well known movie Kickboxer.

King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) reignited the practice of Muay Thai in Siam with his elevation to the throne in 1868. The art was transformed into a sport with participation taking place to aid in physical exercise, self-defense, recreation and personal advancement. Training camps were established all over the country to enable the practice to be maintained and developed. Very few modern camps carry the ethics and traditions of these original camps, an example of this is the act of consuming alcohol whilst being a member of a camp being strictly forbidden at any time. Unfortunately many modern camps have been established in tourism destinations which essentially go against the purpose of these secluded original training camps.

Modern Muay Thai is referred to as 'The Art of the Eight Limbs', and has been influenced by modern western boxing with the adoption of boxing gloves and a roped square ring which has its origins in western boxing.

An important part of the tradition of boxing in Thailand which still stands today in the practicing of the Wai Kru, a pre bout dance ritual which pays respect to the combatants trainer. Wai is a term used to bow the head in respect and derived from Buddhist tradition, and Kru meaning teacher. Muay Thai trainers are also termed as Aa-Jarn, however Kru is more appropriate.

Muay Thai has seen a modern re-emergence and worldwide growth with the realisation of its importance in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Many MMA fighters are making the trip to Thailand to learn Muay Thai as it is seen as an essential part of MMA, which is a testament to the true warrior and athletic values of Muay Thai.

The art of Muay Thai is not to be confused with modern Kickboxing. Many skills of Muay Thai which have been developed over centuries of tradition are not replicated in modern Kickboxing which is popular in the United States and in fitness programs globally. However Muay Thai offers a superior form of battle, athletic conditioning and fitness training due to its technical requirements in the utilisation of eight striking points.

The Palace - Koh Samui

This luxurious private five suite villa offers the ultimate get away where you can enjoy the five star facilities you would expect from an exclusive hotel including a luxurious pool, Jacuzzi and immaculately kept walled gardens.

The Palace sits among secluded coconut groves directly on the beach in Thong Krut, a quiet fishing village, in the south of Koh Samui that offers privacy and spectacular ocean views.

The entrance to The Palace packs the sort of wow factor you would expect from a villa of this standard. The impressive entrance gate opens onto a driveway that houses the maid's quarters, a double car port and ample private parking. From the car park the villa is reached by an imposing walkway of steppingstones across a stunning water features flanked by waterfalls on each side that look particularly impressive at night. A magnificent Buddha carving marks the entrance to the main pavilion and reflects the luxury inside.

The ground floor of the main pavilion comprises of two, impressively sized, adjoining suites that can be used separately or, as family rooms by accessing the internal adjoining door. The upper level of the pavilion, that is accessed by a staircase leading directly from the entrance, is a vast 250sqm double vaulted open plan living room/dining room. The living area has luxurious seating where you can relax and enjoy a movie on the 50 inch plasma flat screen TV. Beyond the spacious and sumptuous living area you will find an elegant dining table that comfortably seats 12 and is in easy reach of the fully equipped kitchen and island breakfast bar. Enjoy cooking yourself or a delicious meal prepared by your own private chef.

The main pavilion living and dining area is surrounded by foldaway glass doors that lead to the extensive veranda where stunning ocean, mountain and island views of Koh Tan can be enjoyed. The view is as spectacular during the day as it is at sunset and on balmy moonlit evenings.

The ground floor pavilion bedrooms, beachfront pavilions, infinity pool, gardens, dining area and the beach are all accessed from the upper floor by descending down the magnificent staircase.

All the Samui villas five, impressively sized, beautifully furnished, bedrooms, feature polished wooden floors or vaulted wooded ceilings, have built in teak wardrobes and sliding glass doors leading onto verandas with sun loungers overlooking the pool and the gardens. The bedrooms also benefit from air conditioning, plasma screen satellite TV's with surround sound and generously proportioned en suit bathrooms that are floored in sandstone and have free standing luxurious terrazzo bath tubs as well as separate double rain showers.

The three luxurious garden glass fronted pavilions are particularly versatile as the luxurious window drapes allow for privacy for your guests when closed but offer a more open plan, open house concept for closer groups and families.

Thailand under siege

Bangkok simmers as curfew is extended after nine people were killed in a shootout a day after the government crackdown on May 19.

Muay Thai Destruction

This video is a compilation of some Muay Thai scenes I gathered in the net. This is for the Muay Thai Boxers,fans and also for the ones who do not know how destructive Muay Thai is.

A Cook's Tour -Thailand- Part 2

Anthony Bourdain's -A Cook's Tour- Season 2 Episode 11 "Let's Get Lost"

Visit New York City Movie Locations

New York City has seen many T.V. shows and movies filmed on locations throughout the Big Apple. Friends, Seinfeld, Sex and the City, and Gossip Girls are just the beginning of a long list of New York T.V. shows. Spiderman, Ghostbusters, Home Alone 2, Coyote Ugly, and tons more add to the list of movies that saw Big Apple production time. How does one go about finding these locations?

There is a company, appropriately named Tour New York TV and Movie Sites. The company provides around three hour tours of various movies and T.V. show filming locations. They take you by some in a luxury coach and stop at certain locations so that you can have a bite where the Friends Show (perhaps) did, or sit at the Huxtabul house's steps. They provide for a wonderful tour that points out many locations for several shows.

Central park saw its share of production time also. A plethora of movies has been filmed in the park and it goes on to this very day. On the Central Park tour, you will enjoy a stroll through the park. You will see the band shell of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "Kramer vs. Kramer", take photos at "Tavern on the Green" that was used when filming "Ghostbusters", feed pigeons where McCaulay Culkin did on "Home Alone 2". Then take a water break at Serendipity Fountain from "Ransom" and "One Fine Day", and stop at Wollman Rink, which saw airtime in "Love Story" and "Serendipity", to name just a few locations.

Some of the T.V. shows have there own tour. Sex and the City is one of those shows. You will visit Jimmy Choo's boutique, the Soho gallery where Charlotte worked, and even a bar used by the cast during filming. Memorable moments from the show will be revisited as you see where Samantha met the friar or have a cupcake where Miranda stuffed cupcakes into her mouth.

I could speak of many more locations. Over 60 movie locations and 40 television show locations are part of these tours. These are all real places where memorable films were made. Some are true classics and others will be. It is the history of the Big Apple; the legacy of New York City is as a costar often with the world biggest, best, and funniest actors and actresses of our time. Visit the locations on your next New York visit; complete that memorable vacation by being able to look at a movie and say, "I've been there."

Thailand's 'red shirts' regroup

Anti-government protesters in Thailand have swung back into action - roughly three months after their long-running rally in the capital Bangkok ended in a military crackdown. Around 300 so called "red shirts" gathered in the northern city of Chiang Mai. They relaunched their rallies just days after authorities lifted a state of emergency in the province. Al Jazeera's Wayne Hay reports.

N Koreans risk lives for freedom

Thousands of North Korean refugees, desperate to find new lives, undertake arduous journey by foot to find shelter in South Korea. But many of them are intercepted in Thailand. While South Korea has offered to pay to take care of the migrants, Thailand fears this will encourage more North Koreans to leave. Al Jazeera's Aela Callan reports from Chaing Saen in northern Thailand

Thailand Private Investigators Have A Tough Job

Thailand private investigators offer some of the best services in the field of private investigation. They have a good network of connections and private investigators offering the best of services. Private investigation has become an important part of Thailand pre nuptial background checks. The high incidence of prostitution which exists today makes it an indispensable tool. Besides this private investigators also have become more sophisticated in their methodology of collection of details.

Thailand private investigators today are also involved in locating lost persons and people who have been kidnapped. The usage of global positioning reconnaissance systems as an important detection tool shows the level of investigation the private investigation methodology has undergone. Earlier one was given an idea that private investigating agencies worked in dark, dusty and murky surroundings. This impression was given by the characters in movies. However, in real life private investigators are known to use extensively the electronic gadgets to get proof of whatever they might be investigating.

Thailand private investigators are known to use debugging equipment to get proof both in form of audio and video. Today the level of technological development achieved by the debugging equipment manufacturers have allowed in private investigators to setup their audio and video surveillance without the subject ever getting to know of its existence. These equipments have become more sophisticated and small enough.

Thailand private investigators are known to use polygraph testing in order to get details either in the case of employees screening or even prenuptial cases. Polygraph testing however is not fully legal and can be refused by the subject if it is found to be disclosing unnecessary details. Besides this private investigators are also known to use surveillance of the subject in question. This service is normally used by insurance companies to detect fraud or fake claims. Surveillance is done on the subject to understand if any of the submissions made are found to be illegal or fake. Surveillance is done in prenuptial investigations to see if either of the bride or groom have illegal and extraneous relationships. In a place like Thailand where prostitution is a big business it is but natural to screen the background of the spouse to be. This is done in order to avoid unnecessary skirmishes later on in their marital life, owing to the extramarital relationship that might affect their relationship.

Thailand private investigators also do secret operations on behest of their clients to expose patent and trademark violations. This is an important field of investigation which finds more relevance in the modern world where patents are the only method of protecting an invention or discovery. They are also known to conduct internet and information technology investigations. This is done in order to avoid spying on commercial interests of a company and even abuse through internet or emails. They are also used to study breaches that have happened in the electronic security system followed for online transactions.

2008-03-16 Satzone - TVXQ Interview

This is THAI Variety^^ Credit : TVXQ@YUN @ siamzone Translator : beautifuldead@youtube + opormore@soompi 1st question: Seems like you guys have been travelled to many places.Don't you miss your homes? YH: It's true that we've been to many places and lately we don't go back home much. And yes, we do miss our home in Korea.I wanna go back and have dinner at home. JS: and want to see our puppies,too. (YH laughs) YH: but we know that fans our there are waiting for us.. So we wanna go wherever they are. JJ: It's the love from the fans that makes us feel lots better and reduces the homesick. 2nd Question: What things that you always and have to carry it with you all the time during your trip? JS: Cellphone. YC: For me, there are so many stuffs but if i have to choose for only one.."wallet". CM: Only a bag would be okay. YH: But this bag probably contains evryth. JS: This bag'll have evryth. pretty much like a convenience store. YC: One more thing that i can't miss. "Passport" 3rd Question: Do you love going shopping? JS: We don't really have time to go shopping because we're very busy all the times. So whatever we want, we will ask the stylist to buy it for us. 4th Question: Isn't it true that Changmin doesn't like going shopping? CM: Me? ..well, talking about shopping...it depends tho. YH: If he finds what he likes, he would buy it at once. And if that thing is his favourite, he will buy them all. JS: but for me, even if i'm free, i don't feel like going shopping tho. Because ...

Thailand's Christmas March of the Elephants

In Thailand, baby elephants dressed like Santa Claus, marched through the streets and threw candy to children.

Cape San Blas, Florida - Choose the "Forgotten Coast" For a Relaxing Beach Vacation

Cape San Blas, Florida, is one of the few remaining unspoiled gems that shines brightly on the necklace of beaches that run along the coastline of Florida. Unlike her more developed sister beaches in Panama City, Destin, and other Panhandle locations, the Cape is often called "The Forgotten Coast," because while all the growth was taking place in other beach communities, the Cape was staying pristine and largely unchanged. A dog-legged shaped peninsula, Cape San Blas extends out from the mainland in the area of Port St. Joe, Florida, a tiny community where the Florida constitution was written.

As you leave the mainland, the first section of the Cape runs east and west. As you pass the historical Cape San Blas Lighthouse area and a spot known as Stump Hole, the landmass makes a turn, and the remaining 15 or so miles run north-south. This portion of the Cape is also sometimes known as St. Joseph Spit. At the northern end of the Cape is the St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, which includes over 2,500 acres of beautiful unspoiled beaches, majestic dunes, and wilderness. At the very tip of the Cape is a popular spot for people to go by boat for family outings of shelling and picnics.

As a Florida native, I'm picky about my beaches. That's why I had a "wait and see" attitude when my husband planned our first family vacation to the Cape San Blas area in 1997. As a Sarasota County native, for some reason I had never heard of Cape San Blas, Port St. Joe, or Gulf County -- that "Forgotten Coast" moniker again. When we arrived, however, I was instantly in love with the area and knew I would come back again and again. And that is exactly what we have done. My children have grown up spending summers on the Cape and we spend as much time there as we can.

Why is the Cape so special? Once you drive into Port St. Joe, you leave behind the hustle and bustle that is so much a part of Florida today. On the peninsula there are many things you won't find: No high-rise buildings, no massive condominium complexes, no towering hotels, no malls, no movie theaters, no traffic, no noise and no crowds! What you will find are beautiful beaches, gorgeous sunsets, pristine St. Joe Bay, the fabulous waters of the Gulf of Mexico, pelicans, dolphin, shelling and much more.

What is there to do? On the Cape, reconnecting with your family and nature are number-one activities. You may want to just spend a week kicking back on the beach, reading books, fishing from the beach, getting a tan, collecting shells or playing horseshoes. Lots of families do just that, and they say even kids find the Cape a great place to unwind and relax.

More the active type? On the Cape, you can go horseback riding on the beach, take a kayak out in the gulf or bay, learn how to scallop, go offshore for a day of catching grouper and red snapper, head over to St. Vincent's Natural Wildlife Refuge on a water shuttle, take a trip to Apalachicola get some oysters or over to Panama City to Shipwreck Island Water Park. This page with Cape San Blas Information about local businesses and things to do will get you started on renting boats, where to eat, golf, fish and more.

If you are looking for a vacation spot where the only noise is the sound of the seagulls, the surf, and your children's laughter, the Cape may be for you.

The Greatest Awesome Gamer In Thailand

Dewkung กล่าวขอบคุณ:youtu.be ผมได้เจอกับพี่เขาที่เดอะมอล์บางกะปิครับ "His name is Due (Dew?), Rungkij Tsanon, a professional gamer working for Galaxy Group company, Thailand. Because of his talent, the company hired him as a presenter, to promote shooting games and give advises to new players. He's quite well known for his shows in many game arcades around Bangkok. Once he told the interviewer "Sometimes ppl might think I'm crazy, but that's OK, I enjoy making them happy".

Chai Lai Angels: Dangerous Flowers

Five sexy secret agents use their martial arts skills to rescue the kidnapped daughter of a famous Japanese martial artist. In the darkest depths of the ocean sits a priceless treasure. One innocent girl knows precisely where it can be found. When terrorists abduct her in hopes of extracting that information, the Chai Lai Angels leap into action. Gorgeous but deadly, Lotus, Rose, Spadix, Poysien, and Hibiscus form an unstoppable five-woman army capable of eliminating any threat. With a girl's life hanging in the balance and a national treasure on the line, the five lethal beauties leap into action.

First Apple Girls Band from Thailand

Apple Girls Band มาแล้วววว วู้ววววว คลิปขำๆ หลุดๆ ในวันหยุด(และไฟดับ) ของวอลนัทและเพื่อนๆ นึกสนุกเอา iPhone และ iPad มาตั้งวงกันเล่นๆ (เพลง จักรวาลวิทยา) ให้ฟังกันเพลินๆ (21/11/2010) จากซ้ายไปขวา น้องวาด / น้องแพ็ค / น้องวอนอ (Walnut) / น้องเฟิร์น / 5.น้องตุ๊กตา

Village potholes, Thailand

www.ontheroadthailand.com Going through a pretty rough road section in a village just east of Pattaya. It's not the worst of roads in Thailand but they need to be taken fairly slowly unless you want you bike suspension testing...

The Monkey Boy - Thailand

Sam Yod, was adopted by the sacred macaque monkeys of this temple eight years ago and have brought him up ever since.

Thai Girls For Dating and Marriage Online

Online dating service is the way for single men seeking Thai girls for marriage. There are thousands of girls who are available for a relationship. They posted their personal ads on the Web to look for a partner. Some of these ladies are from Bangkok, Thailand and some are from western countries like America, Canada, Australia, Italy and etc. They are beautiful single Thai girls looking for a long-term marriage. Local Thailand girls are willing to relocate to the new country to live with their husband. To marry a single Thai lady, you must be serious. Single Thai girls are honest and loyal in relationship. A Thai lady respects you, supports you, and helps you, no matter what.

If you are a single man looking for a Thai wife, you can find her on free Thailand dating services. When you use these free services, you don't pay any money. There are no hidden charges for the service. Thailand girls for love and marriage are free and ready to meet you on the Internet. Since we live in this modern century, looking for love and relationship on the Internet is common. Actually there are thousands of online relationships created every week. Dating on the Internet is fun. You have the total control over your profile. Looking for Thai ladies for pen pal, friendship, romance, dating, relationship and marriage at Thailand dating websites is simple. All you need is create a personal profile to introduce yourself with these ladies. You can contact them after your profile gets approved.

Every year, thousands of Thai women come to America by marrying men in this country. American men come to Bangkok to marry these girls and sponsor them back to America to live. The way they know each other is from the Thai dating service. Overall, online dating service is the best way to find your soul mate. Thai girls can seek their partner online. Looking for love and relationship on the Internet is easy. In Bangkok, most women use the Internet cafe to create a personal ad and search for love and romance online.

Thai girls for dating and marriage online are waiting to meet their partner. You are a single man seeking a Thai lady; you need to register a personal profile. This profile is the ad you want to introduce yourself to these girls. You can write anything you want to say, such as age, location, interest, hobby, career, etc. You can also upload your photos on your profile to attract these single Thai ladies. Profiles with photos are usually viewed more than profiles without photos. So, uploading a few photos on your profile is a good idea.

Pattaya - Thailand

Pattaya is a city in Thailand, located on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, about 165 km southeast of Bangkok located within but not part of Amphoe Bang Lamung (Banglamung) in the province of Chonburi. The city of Pattaya is a self governing municipal area which covers the whole tambon Nong Prue (Nongprue) and Na Kluea (Naklua) and parts of Huai Yai and Nong Pla Lai. It is located in the heavily industrial Eastern Seaboard zone, along with Si Racha (Sri Racha), Laem Chabang, and Chon Buri (Chonburi). Pattaya is also the center of the Pattaya-Chonburi Metropolitan Area, the conurbation in Chonburi Province. ( source Wikipedia )

Thailand Geography

You might have heard about Thailand. You may have heard something good or bad about it. Well, that is common to most of the countries, isn't it? Despite the political turmoil in it, Thailand is still an interesting country. Let's start with the geography of the country.

The country is located in Southeast Asia. It is considered a Buddhist country since 80-90 per cent of the populations are Buddhists. The country used to be known as Siam for centuries. If you have watched the movie "The king and I", you will understand.

The size of the country is similar to the size of France or may be the size of Texas in the States. It covers the area of 510,000 square kilometers. The population is around 65 million people. The country has the population of around 65 million people. It has shared borders with Myanmar in the west and north, with Laos in the northeast, with Cambodia in the east and with Malaysia in the south.

Thailand has a shape of an old styled axe. It is divided into seven regions including the North, Northeast, Central Plains, East, West, and the Bangkok Metropolitan Region. Each of which has its own distinctive geographical character.

The capital of Thailand is Bangkok. It is more or less located at the center of the country. The city is known by many perspectives ranging from its rich culture with beautiful temples to being a place of notorious night spot like Patpong.

The northern part of Thailand has of a lot of mountains. It is the largest area of the country. Here, you can see elephants work in the forest. The major cities that people visit in the north include Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. The second largest area is northeast. The area is largely bordered by the Mekong River. It has the world's oldest Bronze Age civilization which flourished some 5,000 years ago.

As for the south of the northeast lies the eastern region. It has the border to the sea. This is where pristine beaches support the growth of summer resorts such as Pattaya.

The west of Thailand consists of many beautiful mountains. They rise up towards the Burmese border. The resources here are in lush valleys and some remain relatively unspoiled. The towns here have a frontier atmosphere.

The last part of the country located down south. Here, you can see scenic beauty which complements the economically vital activities of tin mining, rubber cultivation, and fishing.