Category Archives: Thailand

Waterlily (and visitor)

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Mike

Waterlily at Suan Rot Fai (Railway Park), near Chatuchak Market, Bangkok

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Has a year flown by already ? One year of expat life.

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Mike

I realised the other day that I have been here in Thailand for a year, a year which seems to have gone past quickly ! While not every day has been perfect, I can honestly say that most of them … Continue reading →

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Ancient Ayyuttaya #2

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Mike
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Mobile artworks

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Mike

Many of the tour busses here in Thailand are mobile artworks with giant murals along their sides, although many of them would be breaching copyright laws I think ! Not that there is anything unusual about that here ….. I … Continue reading →

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Ancient Ayyuttaya

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Mike

I’ve just spent a few days in Ayyuttaya, the ancient capital of Siam, wandering around the old ruins. This is Wat Chai Wattanaram, which apparently was buried in the jungle until around 40 years ago. Photo is a panorama from … Continue reading →

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Urban renewal

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Mike

Despite the political turmoil of the last couple of years in Thailand and the lingering effects of the GFC, Bangkok’s skyline is in a constant state of flux with new condos and shopping malls under construction everywhere, especially at sites … Continue reading →

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