Archive for the 'Culture & Arts' Category
The Top 10 Things To Do In Bangkok
The Top 10 list of things to do for first time travellers to Bangkok. I have tried to cover just the most popular, however just being in Bangkok is an experience on it’s own, and you will know this the from the moment that you arrive at the airport. Top Ten Things to Do in
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Sukhumvit Road – Bangkok
Sukhumvit Road is best known as the longest road in Bangkok and the world. You can actually travel all the way from Bangkok to the Cambodian border on Sukhumvit Rd. Sukhumvit Road is also considered to be the best known and affluent area in Bangkok due to the post World War II commerical developments and
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Bangkok Street Food
Bangkok Street Food - Bangkok is a foodie’s dream come true, especially if you’re from a place where street food extends only to the lengths of hot dogs and ice cream. To find great food in the city of Bangkok, you must go where the locals go- and to a Thai local, this destination presents itself
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Isaan, My Love: Of Hobbits & Cobras
My Isaan is life. My Isaan is temples and festivals, it’s food and folks, governors and nai amphers. Once a person realizes you can’t change Isaan and you’re happy to become part of the landscape, life is ooooh soooo brillant. Stop in Nakhon Nowhere at 7 am at the local eatery and the circus has
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Senatorial Role Models
Chapeau! Two Thai senators, Payap Tongchuen, 59, and Direk Tungfang, 64, recently replaced their velvet gloves with boxing gloves. A senator kicking at a senator, glorious. On September 13th, 2010, they kicked the crap out of each other at a temporary boxing ring in the compound of Bangkok’s parliament. Well, why temporary! The senatorial fight
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We’re Sorry, Thailand.
The TV spot reportedly banned by the Thailiban censors. Should not be seen on TV? Hypersensitive? Creative reflection anyone? The ad’s keyphrase: “If there was anyone to blame, it would be all of us.” The affront: “Did we do anything wrong? Did we handle anything too harshly? Did we listen to only one side of
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Thai Politics Go Blockbuster
Hollywood has discovered the power of the misery of Thai politics. Guaranteed box office hits soon to arrive in a theater near you: “The Happiness of Sondhi,” “Prince of Montenegro,” “Thueag, I Love You.” Release dates of the latest Thai blockbusters are not yet finalized, but expect the Thai film scene to take the world
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God Vs. Ghost
You’re well aware of the dark daylight and bright nights here in the land of illusion and camouflage. If you’re into the twilight world of protective tattoos and amulets, you know why Central World’s Zen burned down and Isetan survives without a scratch. Ratchaprasong is powerfully protected by seven deities and their shrines. In front
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Rocket Yoga. Get There Faster.
Back in my year in India when I was looking for enlightenment one of the toughest part was the goddamn meditation. To sit quiet for a few minutes that’s OK. But for hours! They are saints back there in India, and I’m not. But there are ways to find inner peace, and one of those
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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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