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Happy Birthday, Your Majesty ……(and me)

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Mike

Yesterday was a big day in Thailand, mainly because it was the King’s Birthday, and because he is regarded as the father of the country it is also Father’s Day, Mother’s Day falling on the Queen’s Birthday. I think even … Continue reading →

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A sea of saffron and white

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Mike

Yesterday I was dragged out of bed at 0 dark hundred, in other words w-a-a-a-y before dawn, to go downtown to CentralWorld mall where there was to be an alms giving to 10,000 monks. Normally the monks go around their … Continue reading →

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Muay Thai @ MBK

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Mike

 After a couple of false starts, it seems that the cool, dry season is finally here in Bangkok. That means the return of outdoor beer gardens, a pleasant night’s sleep without the air-con, and the return of the Muay Thai … Continue reading →

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Genuine made in Thailand boomerangs …

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Mike

Chatuchak market here in Bangkok, Thailand is supposedly one of the biggest markets in the world, where you can find all sorts of stuff. One thing I was not expecting to find there the other day were boomerangs ! Yes, … Continue reading →

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Only in Thailand ….

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Mike

There a bit of fuss in the social media here in Bangkok over a youtube video which shows an argument between a middle-aged lady, a katoey (ladyboy) and a “tom” (butch lesbian). The woman did n’t like the way the tom … Continue reading →

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You’re kidding ? Santas already ?

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Mike

Even back home I think it’s too early for Christmas decorations in the shops, let alone here in Bangkok. But yes, look what I found in Paragon mall today …. Paragon is one of the more upmarket malls in Bangkok, … Continue reading →

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