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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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No Alcohol “Dry Day” In Thailand- Monday May 4, 2012

Posted on June 3, 2012 by faranginbangkok

There will be no alcohol served in bars on Monday 4 May 2012. Many bars will not be open and some restaurants will close. Note- many western hotels and restaurants will serve alcohol. Most stores will not sell alcohol at … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Holiday

Posted on October 25, 2010 by faranginbangkok

A great part of living overseas is your lack of understanding about things that are happening, leading to a very healthy lack of control. Lack of understanding, like when Monday is a holiday and you don’t know it. Bangkok is … Continue reading →

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