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Monthly Archives: August 2013
Sunset, Chao Phraya River
I don’t go to the river much, typical excuse is the throngs of tourists at the central piers. Glad I was on the river as the sun was setting, some amazing scenery.
Medical Exam Passed- No Victorian Era Diseases
To renew a work permit or Visa in Thailand, you must pass a medical exam. The logic of requiring a long term visitor to the country to be deemed ‘healthy’ is easy to understand. The logic of testing for leprosy … Continue reading
Bangkok Eating: A Food Alley
Food is everywhere in Bangkok. Correction- great food is everywhere. In restaurants, open air ‘shops’, stalls and on the sidewalks, you’re never far from some really good Thai food. This is a picture of an alley in Ari, loads of … Continue reading
Small Street, Big Activity
As you wander around the streets of Bangkok, you see the cliches, like ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’ and ‘big things come in small packages’. Many of the small streets- called Sois- are where you find the homes, … Continue reading
Farang ( ฝรั่ง) In Bangkok 