Archive for the 'Being Farang' Category
Bangkok Night Clubbing Guide
Some people consider Bangkok as a dangerous place for late evening activities and club visits. But, the fact is that it is no more dangerous than the neighborhood in your own home town. There are plenty of options before you to enjoy one or more peaceful evenings and it is never difficult to find a
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Using Mobile Phones & The Internet in Thailand
Without a doubt, the Internet and mobile phones have completely changed the world as we know it. Everything and everyone seem so much closer than before, with almost every country on the planet offering these exponentially growing technologies. Developing countries around the world, including Thailand, already have established mobile phone and Internet infrastructure that continues
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Alarmism: An Open Letter
Dear Dan, I hope you don’t take this the wrong way but I have to say that I have been a little disconcerted by aB.com’s rather strident alarmism over the past few days. Of course, you are entitled to your own opinion, which I respect, but I would ask you to consider this possibility. Their
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Apolitical Thai Hangover Causes & Cures
The real art these days in Thailand is to say something by not saying it. What cannot be said can still be said, just chose a careful wording. Some say though that some are still too cautious. As a trusted friend advised: “The boundaries have been stretched enough to allow you more space to roam.”
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Haiti = Thailand Missionary Lies
It seems like another life, back then in the late 90s when I was touring Thailand’s northern hill tribe areas with Matthew McDaniel and his legendary indestructible Jeep. Matthew McDaniel was the self-proclaimed savior and defender of the Akha. Matthew was arrested by Thai authorities in 2004 and kicked out of the country. When I
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Thai Cheese? You Bet
There is a limit to what the human mind can absorb. Especially in Thai politics. Hearing the names of Abhisit, Thaksin and the likes just gives me a bad mood these days. The latest newsletter by the one sent into exile a year ago on February 6th was a lonely bright light amid cheats and
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Dr. Saul: Thailand & The Desire Economy
Dr. Saul Kruggerand, the renowned Ph.D. economist and native of South Africa, whom we last heard from in his article titled Thailand to Tackle World’s Desire Deficit in which he outlined the present economic structure of Thailand’s Desire Sector (DS) along with an insightful and detailed estimate of the Desire Sector’s current contribution to Thailand’s
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Urinators Anonymous
They’re one of my favorite spots in Thailand, one of the kingdom’s most romantic places, the hot springs of Hin Dat an hour’s drive northwest of Kanchanaburi. To cut a long story short: The public bath with beautiful hot spring water pools are open from 6 am to 10 pm each day. Enjoy a relaxing
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Nick Nostitz: Photographer, Documentarian, Communicator
He’s the “most Thai foreigner” I know. After years of work in the twilight of Bangkokian nights and his recent front line coverage of Thailand’s political conflict he has become something of a celebrity around here. Thai Politicians of all sides and the top brass know him. He recently published Red vs. Yellow: Thailand’s Crisis
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George Talks
He’s an institution: George, founder and owner of ThaiVisa.com, Thailand’s probably most popular website among foreigners with its unique forum. George is the brain behind the success, but success invites envy and jealousy, so not all you read about ThaiVisa is milk and honey. I recently had a talk with George and here is what
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