Monthly Archives: December 2010

Happy New Year 2011- Thai’s celebrate the New Year three different times

Posted on December 30, 2010 by faranginbangkok

Tomorrow is the Gregorian New Year Years Eve and Saturday will begin the Gregorian New Year- January 1, 2011. Thais observe this New Years celebration and have massive Happy New Year 2011 signs, parties and “count downs”. But, the Thais … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Thailand- Pay the “Fine” Directly to the Police Officer

Posted on December 28, 2010 by faranginbangkok

My friend is visiting for the Holidays, mellow person, world traveler, friendly, over 40, CEO of a large company. He finished a solid day of sightseeing with a trip to MBK. MBK is an indoor flea market. Not really, but … Continue reading →

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My Street is a Walking Street

Posted on December 26, 2010 by faranginbangkok

At least for two days. Soi Lang Suan has a Christmas market, two of the four lanes on the street are closed. While many of the goods on offer are the same that can be found in various markets around … Continue reading →

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Wikileaks Thailand- The USA knew about the 2006 Coup

Posted on December 21, 2010 by faranginbangkok

Ugh. At some point I knew it would come- the USA meddling in Thai politics. From the Wikileaks cables it appears the USA knew in advance of the 2006 coup and approved; it also appears the USA has continued to … Continue reading →

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Christmas in Bangkok- How is it different from the USA?

Posted on December 20, 2010 by faranginbangkok

I hear a lot more Christmas music in Bangkok than I ever did in San Francisco. Haircut time- I visit the L’Oreal salon to visit Khun Pen and have my $9 cut and wash. I used to pay $65 for … Continue reading →

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Wikileaks, Thailand & Censorship

Posted on December 17, 2010 by faranginbangkok

Wikileaks are causing a stir in Thailand. The heads of state in Singapore had some disparaging comments about all their neighbors, always fun to read about leaders engaging in second grade name-calling. The real stir is about what can and … Continue reading →

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Holiday Decorations in Bangkok- The Palm Tree

Posted on December 7, 2010 by faranginbangkok

Evergreens are not a common site in a hot climate, I never knew Palm Trees would make look so nice all decked out for Christmas….  

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The Kings Birthday- Fathers Day in Thailand

Posted on December 5, 2010 by faranginbangkok

5 December is His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s birthday,  วันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษา พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัว in the Thai language. The King is the father of all Thai people, 5 December is also Father’s Day (“WAN PHO HENG CHAT” – วันพ่อแห่งชาติ). Massive festivities are … Continue reading →

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Christmas has arrived in Bangkok

Posted on December 4, 2010 by faranginbangkok

The big mango is decorated…..

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Sober Voting- Alcohol Banned Again December 3, 4, 5, 11 & 12

Posted on December 3, 2010 by faranginbangkok

Read the following news alert about alcohol sales in Bangkok during December 2010: “Due to the pre-vote and the upcoming by election, the sale of alcohol will be banned from Dec 3-5 and Dec 11-12 in the following areas: Bang Kor … Continue reading →

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