The True King

It’s His Majesty the King’s 80th birthday – Long live the King!

On December 5th at 7.19 pm an ocean of candles lightens up Thailand for the King of Hearts.

Wear yellow or any of the now fancy royal colors to join Thailand’s unique Father’s Day. We though have a special surprise for you: A kind of birthday song for His Majesty.

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November 29, 2007 | Filed Under Culture & Arts, History, Society | 1 Comment

Minority Report: Kiting

Ever had the feeling of being like imprisoned in Bangkok? Longing for nature, trees, the ocean?

There is a way out: Kitesurfing, or kiting as we call it – or how about flysurfing?

A sport of pure fun, even doable as day trips from Bangkok.

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November 28, 2007 | Filed Under Just Do It!, Sports & Fun | 13 Comments

Greetings From Exile & See You Soon!

Thaksin is about on his way home.

But why hurry. Life in the UK is not only fun, he has got lots of friends over there.

No need to hurry back to Nakhon Nowhere, reliable sources report from the UK.

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November 23, 2007 | Filed Under Politics | Leave a Comment

A Letter From W.

W. just spent a few days in Thailand – her first since many years.

After the half business, half leisure trip, she sent us this letter.

Some serious food for thought:

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November 23, 2007 | Filed Under Being Farang, The Thai Mind | 3 Comments

The Clown Of Clowns

This is not your average adult topic: Clown Eckie, a Bangkok institution by now.

Not that Clown Eckie is a clown for youngsters and birthday parties only. He had joked at the wedding party of David Beckham and Posh Spice, he performed with Robin Williams and Meat Loaf.

Eddie Haworth alias Clown Eckie is Bangkok’s clown of clowns.

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November 22, 2007 | Filed Under Culture & Arts, Sports & Fun, Truly Bangkok | Leave a Comment

D’oh! How To Avoid Christmas In Bangkok

Luckily Thailand has never been colonized.

Take the christianized Philippines, where each Good Friday they nail their own Jesusses to the cross.

Because in the Christian Philippines, they celebrate Christian holidays with fervor.

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November 20, 2007 | Filed Under Being Farang, The Thai Mind | 2 Comments

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