Happy Nation

Happy Nation

Finland has been crowned the happiest country for the fourth consecutive year by the World Happiness Report 2021. One key to the Finnish happiness is the great outdoors, as well as the traditional Finnish sauna. Finland also excels with its quietly world-class public...
Thailand’s Hidden Problem

Thailand’s Hidden Problem

The economic distress caused by the pandemic is leaving more and more Thais behind. The number of homeless, unemployed, and mentally ill has been increasing since early last year. Surprisingly, suicide ranks second among the non-natural causes of death in the country...
Siam Oriental: Best for Less

Siam Oriental: Best for Less

View from Siam Oriental. After making yearly vacations to Thailand for about 10 years, Juha Timonen finally decided to stay in the country for good in 2004. He sold part of his business in Finland and started building condominiums in Pattaya for a clientele consisting...