Tag Archives: Thailand

The legend of ‘Silk King’ Jim Thompson

Like Tony Poe, the American soldier who went native with the hill tribes in Laos, Jim Thompson was a larger-than-life military man who commanded the allegiance of the men who followed him. An intelligence analyst for the U.S. military, Thompson … Continue reading →

Posted November 14, 2011, in Misc | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Buying a piece of Angkor

An American couple traveling through Thailand stumbled upon an antiques gallery in Bangkok, where they “fell in love” with a bas relief reportedly acquired from the Baphuon temple at Angkor Wat. The couple had doubts, of course. Was it authentic? … Continue reading →

Posted September 5, 2011, in Angkor Wat, Art | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Cambodia, Thai tour operators to descend on Sihanouvkille

The change in political leadership brought about by the recent Thai elections is already being felt in the Cambodian tourism industry. Cambodian and Thai tour and travel operators are scheduled to meet over the weekend to discuss ways to boost … Continue reading →

Posted August 23, 2011, in Tourism | Tagged , | Leave a comment