Category Archives: Sightseeing

Along the Khlong

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

I get lazy, I don’t explore enough. Of course I come up with loads of reasons not to explore, my usual default excuse being ‘it’s too hot.’ Exploring Bangkok’s canals, called khlongs, is worth it. A ride on the water … Continue reading →

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The Farang Armpit

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

25 years ago my grandfather gave me the book “Clothes and the Man: The Principles of Fine Men’s Dress” by Alan Flusser. My grandfather drove a big black Lincoln Town Car with suicide doors, wore wool pants, dress shoes, a … Continue reading →

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This is Thailand?

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

If I was the type of person to make resolutions, the top of my list of resolutions on the subject of Thailand would be: ‘get your ass out of Bangkok and explore more of Thailand.’ Well, maybe the top of … Continue reading →

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The Tuk Tuk

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

I don’t like Bangkok Tuk Tuk’s, I don’t use them. What’s the benefit of riding in a Tuk Tuk? They have no air-conditioning, they cannot navigate between cars like a motocye, you are sucking exhaust fumes while sitting in traffic, their … Continue reading →

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Royal Botanical Gardens in Chiang Mai

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

Is certainly worth a visit…

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Dual Pricing in Thailand- Foreigners Pay More

Posted on December 17, 2012 by

There are those times you just don’t understand, you read something and you just don’t understand how it can be. Dual pricing in Thailand- charging foreigners a higher price than Thai’s for admission to a site, national park or an … Continue reading →

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Taxis in Bangkok- The Long Post

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

I am a regular user of taxis in Bangkok, generally I ride in a taxi 2-3 times per week and use taxis for trips to and from the airport 3 times a month. I am satisfied with 9 out of … Continue reading →

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Bangkok Taxi- Asking for a Ride, New Complaint Hotline and Fares

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

There has been a lot said and written about taxis in Bangkok, positive and negative, most of it negative. I am on the positive side- taxis are very inexpensive, most have decent air-conditioning, many even come with shock absorbers and … Continue reading →

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Great Video: Promotional Video Showing Thailand in 1960

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

Below is a link to a video promoting Thailand in 1960, this video was made for Pan Am. To think how American’s viewed Thailand in 1960- prior to affordable air travel that made the world accessible and readily accessible information … Continue reading →

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The Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho is a Big Buddha

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

Wat Pho has a huge Buddha- the reclining Buddha. It’s fun to take someone visiting Bangkok to see the reclining Buddha and watch for their “oh damn, that is a big Buddha” look. The bottom of the feet are great- … Continue reading →

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