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Will I Ever Make It To Lumbini?
Lumbini, birthplace of the Buddha. I failed to make it there because a false... read more
Vietnamese Humour
I wish Vietnam has more honest taxi drivers like this. I’m sure you... read more
Lightning Risks
I’ve mentioned earlier that I hate to trek under wet weather conditions... read more
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When Thais Get “Faranged”
Some flood victims taking refuge in apartments and condominiums have complained that they are being charged unfairly high rents. Many complaints were filed to the Internal Trade Department during the past week that landlords and building owners had jacked up …
Posted in Knapsack News
Tagged bangkok, double standards, farangs, floods, foreigners, pay extra, rental, rip-off, thailand, thais
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Lost Found Lost
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N was a talented musician in a local band. He did well during the 70s when he was young and dashing, charming many fans with his exotic Eurasian looks. Like so many people in the arts scene, N didn’t manage …
Posted in Spellbound
Tagged bangkok, chiangmai, CPF, culture, drinking, huay tung tao, land of smiles, mae rim, money, picnic, retirement, settle down, singaporean men, thailand
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Yesterday Once More Day 1
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We arrived in Bangkok on the evening of the 8th of August. For me, I was landing in Suvarnabhumi Airport for the first time. I don’t normally take time to admire airports, but landing in this swanking new airport for …
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Tagged bangkok, don muang, seafood restaurant, suvarnabhumi airport
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Yesterday Once More
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I’m leaving for Bangkok tomorrow, 8th Aug 2009. On the morning of the 9th, I’ll be taking an early morning bus to Kanchanaburi. Kanchanaburi was the first place I visited on my first visit to Thailand some 25 years ago. …
