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New Asian Writing

by thaistory on February 23, 2010

in People, Region

Press Release

New Asian Writing (NAW) is inviting short stories by writers from any country in the world to be judged by an experienced panel of writers.

New Asian Writing Short Story Competition is aiming to help gifted, aspiring authors to become known worldwide and to discover tomorrow’s literary talents.

The overarching theme of the short story competitions is: All About Asia.

Three times a year, that is, each trimester, we will select three winning stories to receive cash prizes. It is also possible to name two highly commended works.

At the end of the year, one winning writer will be considered for a grand annual cash prize.

Winning stories will be posted on our website. An anthology consisting of the winning stories will also be published at the end of the year.

The competition runs every quarter with a 300 USD cash prize for the winner, 200 USD for the second prize, and 100 USD for the third prize.

For more details and to enter the competition visit our website: www.new-asian-writing.com

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The gig is my buddha or a fortuitous reversal

by philipbquick February 15, 2010 Expat Life
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Again I will start my story with a disclaimer. I have lived in Bangkok 3 months, and I have read many posts here in the diaries. I am new, wet behind the ears, an amateur learning sometimes the hard way. I expect to get insults and some of you insisting I run home immediately [...]

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Sabatoge Idiot

by philipbquick February 10, 2010 General
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Oh, the travails of learning the hard way in a fabulously decadent culture rich in freedom, sex, opportunity and some real fukking douchebags.
I moved to Bangkok two months ago. I had never been to Thailand, but the country, people and experience came highly recommended from numerous friends. I was going to give a shot at [...]

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February is Spicy Month

by Admin February 10, 2010 Thai Politics
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So we bid farewell to the first month of 2010.
Here in Thailand that means that the tourists numbers will begin to trickle off and the temperatures (and humidity) will begin rising daily over the next few months. But for those of us living here, we may not even need to wait until [...]

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Nancy Chandler’s Map of Chiang Mai

by DougBangkok February 6, 2010 General
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Men are convinced that women cannot read maps. They know this to be a fact.
If you go up to a man, any man, on the street, give him your map, and tell him that you are lost and you want to go to the National Museum, he will take your map, unfold it, and stare [...]

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Losing Face

by Admin January 23, 2010 Thai Culture
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I think a serious basic flaw of Thailand is the “losing face” obsession, which is weaved into the very fabric of Thai life and culture….from birth to death… top to bottom. Nobody talks about it. I am aware that I actually know very little about it. So I will appreciate your comments/experiences on [...]

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Why Do Cute Thai Girls fall for Farangs?

by Danny.Nomad January 22, 2010 Bangkok Nightlife
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Interracial relationships involving Thai women and foreign men are about as easy to spot on the streets of Bangkok as the ubiquitous carts selling noodle soup. Why do many Thai ladies choose to pass over Thai guys and date white men from halfway around the world? After all, most foreigners don’t speak much Thai, know [...]

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On being a Western woman in Thailand

by BKK Blue January 20, 2010 Expat Life
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It is not always easy being a Western woman in Thailand, I know: I’ve been here for over 10 years. On this Bangkok Diaries website alone, the amount of slander and hate-talk directed at Western women is a good representation of the larger anti-Western women dynamics in the country. In addition, I have seen innumerable [...]

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Sutthisan Road Gogo Bars : Same Same But Different

by Anonymous January 19, 2010 Bangkok Nightlife
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After a rather boring stroll around Soi Cowboy some friends suggested hitting the Thai go-go bars on Sutthisan Road. We jumped in a cab and made the 15 minute ride out past Saphan Kwai. Unfortunately I don’t remember which bar was which but I thought I would give my thoughts as an overall [...]

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Strangeness on ThaiLoveLinks

by Billy Bangkok January 17, 2010 Relationships
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I was sitting in front of my computer trying to get some important work done and I got an email from Thai Love Links telling me that someone had shown an interest in me. Of course, I this was really important work so I immediately stopped what I was doing and decided to check [...]

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