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Expat: A Sad View of Homeland Politics
I avoid writing about politics and religion. Presently, as a USA expat, the question I am asked more than any other: “what about this Trump for President?” Megalomaniacs making sweeping generalities and ludicrous statements now work their way into my … Continue reading
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2014 Protest- Funny News
I’ve avoided the topic of the 2013/14 street protests, I just hope they end quickly and without violence. This news story struck me as very funny- this protest features whistles, sellers have been doing big business in whistles, t-shirts and … Continue reading
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2013 Street Protests in Bangkok
Street protests are back. Different year, different color shirts in the street, different issues that still largely revolve around one person that no longer lives in Thailand. The characters and largely the same, as is the supporting cast, the roles … Continue reading
Swearing in Thailand: Did You Just Call Me a Lizard?
When learning a language you start with the basics: ‘hello’, ‘thank you’, ‘how do I….” and all swear words. The Thai language has some good swears, one of the most offensive is referring to someone as a lizard. Want proof? … Continue reading
Thailand & Medical Tourism
Medical tourism- from breast augmentation and teeth whitening to heart surgery and orthopedics- is big business for Thailand as figures show total revenue of over Bt97.8 billion in 2012. Thailand is home to many high quality hospitals and has been … Continue reading
2013 Bangkok Governor Election: Signs, Loudspeakers and No Alcohol Sales on March 2 & 3
Bangkok sidewalks are hard to navigate at the best of times- food carts, street venders, cracks, poles- but elections add a new obstacle with the dreaded campaign poster. Yes, massive in height and of a good width and always featuring … Continue reading
Posted in Bangkok, Culture, Food & Restaurants, Politics
Tagged alcohol, bangkok march 2013
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My First USA Presidential Election as an Expat- A View from Afar
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
Posted in Politics, Thailand
Tagged 2012 presidential election, Farang, media, news, Thailand
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Thailand’s Reconciliation Bill in Parliament
There is always great danger when politicians begin talk about working together, listening to the opposition or reconciliation. Thailand is certainly no exception to the difference in rhetoric and results- the elected party (PT) is introducing reconciliation bills in Parliament … Continue reading
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Tagged Politics, protest, Reconcilliation, red shirts, Thailand, Thaksin, yellow shirts
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Occupy Parliament Protest
This man is not attempting to impale himself (and he didn’t), he is trying to get to Parliament. It’s not just rainy season now, it’s protest season. Or maybe it’s always protest season. The name of the protest- Occupy Parliament- … Continue reading
Lese Majeste in Thailand- please understand how to use the Internet within the law
My Public Service Announcement- understand the laws and rules, mind what you say, click and like while in Thailand to visit or stay. Be careful, you can end up in jail for “liking” something on Facebook or following someone on … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Politics, Thailand
Tagged article 112, content, Facebook, lese-majeste, local laws, Thailand, tourism, twitter
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Farang ( ฝรั่ง) In Bangkok 