Tag Archives: Bangkok

Chao Phraya from Above

Posted on July 22, 2015 by faranginbangkok

Above Bangkok, looking down on the city and at the twists and turns the Chao Phraya takes to reach the Gulf of Thailand.    

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If You Haven’t Visited Thailand….

Posted on June 21, 2015 by faranginbangkok

You might not know that Thais do up some tasty fried chicken. And that fried chicken is commonly eaten- from roadside to restaurant.  If you’re in Bangkok and want a good fried bird (in aircon and with great som tum … Continue reading →

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A Bowl of Jook

Posted on January 6, 2015 by faranginbangkok

Breakfast in Asia has always been a challenge for me- I was raised on breakfast foods primary consisting of eggs, breads, muesli, cereals with some sausage or bacon. Salmon would be the only fish I’d eat for breakfast, but that … Continue reading →

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Rain- End of the World Style

Posted on June 29, 2014 by faranginbangkok

I’m a big supporter of walking, cycling and the Skytrain, that’s how I move around Bangkok. An amazing 90 minute rain storm hit Bangkok today- this is the result as seen from my taxi, sidewalks were too flooded to walk. … Continue reading →

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The Hot Days

Posted on April 21, 2014 by faranginbangkok

Hot Season in Bangkok can take your breath away. Bangkok is always hot, hot season features intense sun, lack of wind and higher humidity. There are the times you’re shocked into disbelief as you round a corner onto a small … Continue reading →

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Just What Bangkok Doesn’t Need

Posted on January 11, 2014 by faranginbangkok

Of course Bangkok doesn’t need any more violence associated with protests- but Bangkok also doesn’t need trees cut down to make way for a new 7 Eleven. This is across the street from where I live, the new 7 Eleven … Continue reading →

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Really? A Snake?

Posted on July 8, 2013 by faranginbangkok

It’s a cool evening, at least by Bangkok standards, so I decided to walk home from work. As always, you can see a lot during a 20 minute walk in Bangkok. Tonight ‘a lot’ turned out to be a snake … Continue reading →

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The Farang Armpit

Posted on April 25, 2013 by faranginbangkok

25 years ago my grandfather gave me the book “Clothes and the Man: The Principles of Fine Men’s Dress” by Alan Flusser. My grandfather drove a big black Lincoln Town Car with suicide doors, wore wool pants, dress shoes, a … Continue reading →

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This is Thailand?

Posted on April 19, 2013 by faranginbangkok

If I was the type of person to make resolutions, the top of my list of resolutions on the subject of Thailand would be: ‘get your ass out of Bangkok and explore more of Thailand.’ Well, maybe the top of … Continue reading →

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The Tuk Tuk

Posted on April 17, 2013 by faranginbangkok

I don’t like Bangkok Tuk Tuk’s, I don’t use them. What’s the benefit of riding in a Tuk Tuk? They have no air-conditioning, they cannot navigate between cars like a motocye, you are sucking exhaust fumes while sitting in traffic, their … Continue reading →

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