Monthly Archives: November 2012

Life in Bangkok Can Get Hectic

Posted on November 23, 2012 by faranginbangkok

With over 11 million people, life gets hectic in Bangkok, sometimes you just need to grab a quick (or possibly extended) nap.

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Bangkok Traffic

Posted on November 9, 2012 by faranginbangkok

Traffic is Bangkok is, how can I put this politely, absolute shit. Bangkok wasn’t built for this many cars. Bangkok must deal with the challenges of a major river and numerous small rivers that cause massive bottlenecks leading to the … Continue reading →

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Bangkok Sidewalks: BBQ & Girdles

Posted on November 8, 2012 by faranginbangkok

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 →

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My First USA Presidential Election as an Expat- A View from Afar

Posted on November 7, 2012 by faranginbangkok

The 2012 USA Presidential Election was the first election I have viewed from afar, I have not been back to the USA in 2 years and have not watched USA based international TV news. I follow the news online, via … Continue reading →

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