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Category Archives: Culture
The Internet, English and the Motorcycle Taxi Driver
@motorcyrubjang is one of the more enjoyable people to follow on twitter for a local, street level perspective of Bangkok and Thailand. The twitter feeds is in English and Thai and is run by a motocye (motorcycle) taxi driver that … Continue reading
May 24, 2013: Vesek Day Holiday in Thailand
This Friday is the Vesek Day Holiday in Thailand, this is a Buddhist Holiday. I always enjoy the discussions amongst my Thai friends and colleagues about “Buddha Days”, meaning days/holidays of significance for Buddhists. There are minor and major “Buddha … Continue reading
The Farang Armpit
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
Posted in Culture, Farang, Sightseeing
Tagged Bangkok, Farang, holiday, inappropriate
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Life in Thailand- 3 Years in Bangkok
I’m unsure how long I anticipated living in Bangkok when I moved here three years ago, now I find myself wondering how I can leave. “how I can leave”, ‘how’ is the correct adverb as leaving Bangkok is not a … Continue reading
2013 Bangkok Governor Election: Signs, Loudspeakers and No Alcohol Sales on March 2 & 3
Bangkok sidewalks are hard to navigate at the best of times- food carts, street venders, cracks, poles- but elections add a new obstacle with the dreaded campaign poster. Yes, massive in height and of a good width and always featuring … Continue reading
Posted in Bangkok, Culture, Food & Restaurants, Politics
Tagged alcohol, bangkok march 2013
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Thailand, Modesty & Bikinis: Bikini Ban in National Parks
The Thai Department of National Parks has urged tourists to cover up. Yes, tourists are encouraged to wear respectful clothing when swimming and visiting National Parks. The newspaper article containing the announcement is titled “Bikini Ban in National Park”, please … Continue reading
Bangkok Sidewalks: BBQ & Girdles
Bangkok spoils you, so much is readily accessible. Bangkok sidewalks, particularly in the Sukhumvit area, are packed with everything from food and drinks to DVD and t-shirts (Chang & Singha are simply everywhere) and, well, everything. At this point, I … Continue reading
Bangkok Taxi- Asking for a Ride, New Complaint Hotline and Fares
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
Posted in Bangkok, Culture, News, Sightseeing
Tagged bangkok taxi hotline 1197, complaint, taxi, Thailand
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Great Video: Promotional Video Showing Thailand in 1960
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
August 2 & 3 2012- Holidays in Thailand for Asanha Bucha
Today and tomorrow are holidays in Thailand for Asanha Bucha, trust Wikipedia with caution, but here is there description of the holiday. On August 2 and 3 government workers will have a holiday, the post office and banks are closed … Continue reading
