Monthly Archives: October 2010

Only in Bangkok? Something you might not see anywhere else

Posted on October 29, 2010 by faranginbangkok

I was out walking on Rachadamri Street this morning- around 7:45 a.m. It is common to see Monks out for morning alms about this time, generally morning alms take place from 5:30 a.m. to around 8:00 a.m. What is not … Continue reading →

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The Trees, Water and Flowers of Lumpini Park

Posted on October 26, 2010 by faranginbangkok

Taking a look at my earlier post about Lumpini, I spent more time on the lizards of Lumpini than the park itself. To read my introduction to Lumpini and about the lizards: https://faranginbangkok.wordpress.com/2010/01/12/a-visit-to-lumpini-park-sights-sounds-and-lizards/ Lumpini is Bangkok’s Central Park. Regardless of … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Holiday

Posted on October 25, 2010 by faranginbangkok

A great part of living overseas is your lack of understanding about things that are happening, leading to a very healthy lack of control. Lack of understanding, like when Monday is a holiday and you don’t know it. Bangkok is … Continue reading →

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A New Coffee Shop: Re Cafe vs Starbucks- epilogue

Posted on October 15, 2010 by faranginbangkok

My comparison of the new local coffee shop vs Starbucks is not fair, the goals and operations of the local coffee shop and Starbucks are completely different. Re-cafe, the local coffee shop, requires guests to take your shoes off as … Continue reading →

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Strange Food- Conizza

Posted on October 13, 2010 by faranginbangkok

    Thailand has a plethora of wonderful, and sometimes exotic food. After consuming duck tongue, wild boar and cow intestines, I had thought about a “new food” blog entry. Tonight I came upon the true strange food- a restaurant … Continue reading →

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Re-Cafe: A New Coffee Shop & Starbucks in Bangkok

Posted on October 12, 2010 by faranginbangkok

Unfortunately a common sight in emerging economies is a global brand in a prime real estate position, this is particularly true for franchised food brands. This is economic opportunism at its finest, global brands entering emerging economies and developing nations, … Continue reading →

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My Visit to Hospital in Thailand- High Quality Care and Low Cost

Posted on October 10, 2010 by faranginbangkok

I took a fall on my bike that required a trip to the hospital and a corrective surgery. One of the most common questions I am asked about living in another country is about medial care, specifically “what will you … Continue reading →

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