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Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:16:00 -0800

Thai the Language of Love?
Being able to speak Thai is a huge advantage if you are an expatriate living in the country. However according to the latest...
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Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:25:00 -0800

White Rabbits-British Superstition
On the first day of each month a British superstition is that you should say "White Rabbits" three times before you utter...
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Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:39:00 -0800

Transportation in Thailand-Local Taxis
Transportation in Thailand come in all shapes and forms. Taxis have an important part to play since they often bridge the gap...
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Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:21:00 -0800

November in Thailand-Cooling Off Period?
November in Thailand signals the start of the high season for tourists and the beginning of the cool season as far as the...
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Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:03:00 -0800

Your Dictionary
As an online second language learner having an easy accessible online dictionary is really useful.The free online facilities...
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Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:18:00 -0800

Bananas Grown in Thailand
There are well over twenty varieties of bananas grown in Thailand. Actually some of them are more correctly classified as...
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Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:15:00 -0800

Thai Natonal Unity Project 2009-Singing National Anthem
In mid September The Thai Government launched a national unity project. The project has involved the public singing of the...
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Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:37:00 -0800

Orchid Chocolate-Oncidium "Sharry Baby"
Orchid Chocolate is one of my favourite orchids that I have in the garden here in Thailand. This particular Oncidium is named...
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Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:29:00 -0800

Chinese Pond Heron Thailand
A Chinese Pond Heron(Aredeola baccbus) is seen here perching on my garden wall in Thailand. The heron is common throughout...
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Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:14:00 -0800

Soi Chicken
The street (Soi) I live on in Thailand has no name just our house number. However following my abrupt awakening this morning I...
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Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:11:00 -0800

An Experiment in the Blogosphere
In my attempt to understand how Google works when it comes to indexing and putting things on the back burner so to speak I have...
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Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:44:00 -0800

Kite Flying in Thailand
Kite flying in Thailand is both a sport and a pastime. Thai people traditionally fly their kites between February and April...
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Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:07:00 -0800

Thai Spirit House Near the Sea
Thai spirit houses come in all shapes and sizes. They are found all over Thailand in gardens, business premises in fact...
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Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:59:00 -0800

Cycling in Thailand-Trek 4300
I have always enjoyed cycling however it wasn't until some ten years ago that I started to take it seriously. Arthritis in...
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Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:00:36 -0800

Lion Male, Close-up of Head and Shoulders
Scotch, great shots. I always marvel at the way lions blend in with the bush. I guess sometimes making it difficult for the subject to stand out. I appreciate the contextual shots but the top on has it all for me.
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Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:26:00 -0800

Do You Like Marmite?
In the past I have written about things I miss as a British expat living in Thailand. Cheese and decent red wine feature at...
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Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:45:00 -0800

War Grave Don Rak Thailand
This war grave is in Don Rak war graves cemetery Kanchanaburi, Thailand. There are several hundreds of servicemen buried here...
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Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:19:00 -0800

Mish Mash Dictionary of Marmite
I wonder if like me and thousands of other British expats around the world you enjoy Marmite? Maybe also like myself you find...
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Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:20:00 -0800

Frozen Dew or Frost in Thailand
Now here's a little question for you. What is frozen dew? Now my answer would be frost but what do you think?OK first I'll...
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Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:19:00 -0800

Three Buddhas
I rather liked the perspective of these three Buddha figures that I found in a temple in Kuiburi, Thailand. Although you will...
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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:16:00 -0800

Thailand Rescue Service Vehicles
Thailand does not have a centrally co-ordinated rescue service for such things as road traffic accidents. Instead individual...
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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:22:00 -0800

River Kwai Bridge Week 2009
This year River Kwai Bridge week is between 27th November and 8th December. The celebrations which include, a fantastic sound...
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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:42:00 -0800

Macaque Face Off
I once read somewhere that you should not stare directly at a monkey as they see this as a challenge. Now whether this is...
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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:45:42 -0800

Lion Male Licking His Back Leg
Scotch thanks for the heads up on Squidoo-very well written and easy to follow. Love the king of beasts-licking his wounds indeed!
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Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:29:00 -0800

Penis Survey-Size Really Does Matter in Thailand
Something for the Weekend?How do you measure up? Well if you live in certain areas of Thailand you are about to be given the...
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