Archive for June, 2009
The Police Minder
Last topic below about institutionalized Thai tourist scams is unsurprisingly divisive and polarizing. If you wish more insider background on the inner workings of the Royal Thai Police, here’s an outstanding BBC documentary about Khunying Porntip Rojanasunan aka Dr. Death. The not-your-average-forensic-pathologist takes you by the hand and walks you through many recent events that
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Fewer Tourists, Tougher Scams?
+ BRITISH COUPLE FIGHTS BANGKOK AIRPORT EXTORTIONISTS + Two tourists were held by an bangkok airport gang until they paid up £8,000 Nothing out of the ordinary? Or does the political and social downturn affect the attitude of Thais? Or still not enough blows to the tourism industry? Nicest part being: They weren’t held at
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Pandaphantitis
Sometimes it takes a panda to save an elephant. Or a mania to point the finger at real issues. So? Just dress up an elephant as a panda and people are actually watching. Watching the plight of the ignored pachyderm. The symbolic animal of Thailand. See how you’re loved when you’re a panda for one
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Thai Carmen
Thai culture through a Western drama of love and death. Traditional Thai Nang Talung puppet theater, modern dance and opera: Bangkok is about to get a very own Carmen. The Thai adaption of Georges Bizet’s opéra comique with sweet love songs and marching tunes will receive quite a facelift. Here some first teasers shot by
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Ode To CP Shrimp Wonton
Me knows, what a topic, what a heresy, but wait, who doesn’t like good food. And who’s never in a hurry. See? But even when you got time: CP Shrimp Wonton are … well … remarkable for a frozen food that you just nuke for two minutes and then enjoy. They’re piling up in our
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Thai Love Talk
The title of this post should actually read “Sex Talk.” That’s the title of the book Sex Talk we’re about to talk about. A personal guide to Thai sexuality. From a female perspective. But I’m reluctant to suggest that we’re cheaply fishing for hits to improve rankings and such. The topic’s a too serious one
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Iran More Democratic Than Thailand?
Another great read, written by Bangkok’s almost-governor M.L. Nattakorn Devakula, published by the trusted Asia Sentinel: “Is Iran More Democratic Than Thailand? - A painful comparison for the thinking mind.” Not the first post-Thaksin essay by the son of former Bank of Thailand governor Pridiyathorn that will make some heads spin: By M.L. Nattakorn Devakula, Asia Sentinel
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Yours Truly, Bangkok
This September 19th – wasn’t that the first birthday of the putsch? – absolutely Bangkok turns 2. In Thailand’s Top 100 Blogs absolutely doesn’t do too shabby, thanks! I’d immediately give up writing though if I’d dare to add up all the hours that have gone into this site. As Metblogs sums it up –
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Dr. Saul: Thailand To Tackle World’s Desire Deficit
Dr. Saul Kruggerand, the renowned Ph.D. economist and native of South Africa, who we last heard from with his insightful analysis of the Ratchada “Entertainment” District’s contribution to Thailand’s GNP, returns to give us an informed look at the little noticed Side Agreement Thailand recently signed at the G-20 Meetings in London to help re-stimulate
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Thai Luxury Rehab
It can happen to anyone. In every life there are disappointments and breakdowns. Some manage, some not. Some find relief. Others excuses. Others fail, and again, until it’s too late. Temptations – one of the pillars of the Thailand we all appreciate – are easily and readily available everywhere around here. Others import their own
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