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The Amazing Dr. Thaksin Talk
Another telling journey into the mind of Dr. Thaksin Shinawatra, self-declared promoter of human rights, democracy and patron of the poor. Over at Sportsmail they met our former prime minister. To hand you a first candy: He has survived three car bomb attacks and six assassination attempts. His conclusion: “I should be a man who
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It’s Euro 2008 Showtime!
Forget politics. It’s all pleasant football-mania from June 7th to 29th: Europe’s best national teams, except the English, aim for the European crown. You’re in Bangkok and don’t want to cheer your favorite Euro 2008 team in the loneliness of your home, get out of your cave. Here’s what you can do: We’re sure that
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Time To Confess
Time has come to confess. Not an easy decision. It was my best kept secret. Since I was made aware of the very object of my deep affection I had jealously tried to guard to myself. I hid my growing addiction from everybody’s eyes. Until recently, when I had lunch at downtown Emporium with a
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The Thaksin-Shop Nobody Visits
Ok, he’s in for the long run. But he must have thought it’s much easier. Buying a football team and making it successful should – publicity-wise – keep him in the positive headlines. He must have thought. Furthermore enjoying a sympathy bonus. As he’s a victim of injustices and wrong accusations. He must have thought
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“Power-Crazy Thaksin” – Man City, Didn’t We Tell You So?
As if we wouldn’t know it: Money makes the world go round. Or so thought the great puppet master Thaksin Shinawatra, owner of honorable Manchester City Football Club. After having behaved like the owner of the Kingdom of Thailand but being kicked out, he at least could afford to be the owner of a faraway
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The Psychology Of Songkran
The time of the year so many try to avoid is here again: Songkran. Thailand’s damp-chaotic New Year celebration. But there’s more to the celebration than just good wishes and water battles. The national insanity, with the country transforming itself into a madhouse, is a stabilizing factor. From our dear officials you’ll hear that they
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Bored In Bangkok? Have Your Own Gun
It may not be your average hobby, being a marksman or sharpshooter, but then again: Our excellently trained military officers in Thailand make it possible. Do a course at the shooting range of the Royal Thai Army in Bangkok. Get your own firearms certificate and never ever feel insecure again when you leave for an
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Muay Thai Up Close
Ever witnessed a Muay Thai fight? Muay Thai is not just about tears and sweat and blood and broken dreams. Muay Thais is a pan-religious experience. Just to mention the repetitive monotonous intro that lifts you into a trance-like mood. And the dance, the wais and the prayers, the garlands and the invocation of magic
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Colonary Treats In Bangkok: Detox Yourself
// She made it look like it’s the most normal thing in the world. Put on her sunniest smile and inserted – assisted by a (male) technician – the tube. Massaged a little, ever smiling, and said: “I won’t hurt you.” Then there was the strange feeling of warm fluids being slowly pumped inside. Then
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The Perfect Massage, Factory-Style
You kind of always wanted to support your local massage shop. You didn’t mind the shabby interior and the noisy Thai soap opera running in the background. The massage girl’s husband had run away. She has a kid or two to feed – and supports grandma who takes care of the kids and the kids
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