Daily Archives: February 23, 2010

Politics in Thailand- 3 Days until Judgment Day

Posted on February 23, 2010 by faranginbangkok

Tuesday night, 23 February. I will switch into CNN Newsdrama mode. In case of a major riot I will email Anderson Cooper and ask if a tight black or grey t-shirt is the best for coverage. Hopefully I can make … Continue reading →

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The Center of Commerce in Thailand: 7-ELEVEN

Posted on February 23, 2010 by faranginbangkok

The most popular destination in Thailand is? Phuket? Bangkok? Chang Mai? No, wrong, nope. 7-ELEVEN. As in the 7-Eleven convenience store. Yep, but not the 7-Eleven we know and ignore in America. Small, clean, efficient stores that are truly one-stop … Continue reading →

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