thailand

The Mekong river, which supports the livelihoods of about 60 million people in Southeast Asia, is at record-low water levels. China has built four of its planned eight hydroelectric dams on the upper Mekong. (2:44 min)

Anthony Bourdain and the No Reservations crew were in Bangkok Thailand during Songkran March 2009 when unrest and riots erupted in the country. Consequently, they tell a story similar to mine since I was there at the same time. (43 min)

Many are travelling to Thailand, where they are finding medical care cheaper and with better care than they might receive at home. (2:20 min)

This video shows what it’s like to travel by train through Thailand, with focus on Mae Klong Train Market which is literally on the train tracks of the station. (4:06 min)

An episode for the jet setter with long stopovers. Bourdain shows you how to do it from 2 hubs in Southeast Asia. (20:20 min, 2 segments)

The current anti-government protests in Thailand are the latest development after years of political instability. Al Jazeera’s Azhar Sukri looks back at the turmoil of the last three years. (1:42 min)

Anthony Bourdain’s A Cook’s Tour “Let’s Get Lost” episode is a delicious off the tourist path tour of Chiang Mai, Thailand. Part 1 (20:30 min, 2 segments)

Jason Chambers, a mixed-martial-artist and professional fighter and Bill Duff, a former professional football player and wrestler go to Thailand to learn Muay Thai and its history. (40 minutes in 5 segments)