Archive for August, 2005

Placid surroundings

August 1, 2005
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This is a very beautiful scene from the city of Bangkok. The placid pond mirrors a tall building at the distance. To he right there is a water tank. All around there is lovely greenery. There is a desire not to go any further. One might like to recline and pray, or just loose...
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The People in Power

August 1, 2005
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The People in Power

Having devoted me last few blogs to the learning of the Thai language and the seedy goings-on in Kanchanaburi I thought I would do a u-turn and and go back to one of me fave subjects and that is, the gory details surrounding the ins and outs of the country’s leaders. Thailand has many...
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Learning Thai language at a language school – GOOD

August 1, 2005
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Yesterday I finished my 40 hours of learning Basic Thai language with Thai Solutions (www.thaisolutions1502.com). It was a bit sad to finish the course as it has been very enjoyable, educational and I will miss the interaction with the excellent staff at Thai Solutions who have been very nice to me. I have been...
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Klong Toey stories

August 1, 2005
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Klong Toey stories

Most people outside of Bangkok have probably never heard of Father Joe Maier. I was not aware of the man myself until only a few weeks ago by accident. So who is this man and what does he have to do with Thailand? Quite a lot! About a month ago I stumbled across his...
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