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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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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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Dancing Fools

by Richard January 10, 2010 Expat Life
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Another two beers.Another barely concealed look of contempt from a waiter wanting a Twenty Baht tip as he slouched away empty handed. It was midnight at The Bamboo Bar-Pattaya. The place was packed. As the band launched into Hands Up, the old disco favourite, Farangs at the elasticated waistband stage in life flocked to [...]

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The Art of Walking in Thailand

by Admin December 18, 2009 Expat Life
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As I exited the plane in Heathrow for a business trip I was immediately struck by something. I couldn’t put my finger on it at first but then it suddenly hit me. These people seemed in a hurry. Several even seemed like that had a purpose. I guess I had been [...]

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Funny Headline

by Admin December 6, 2009 Expat Life
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I don’t know why this headline struck as funny as it did but I thought I would share and let you make your own determination.

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Immigration Run at the New Bangkok Immigration Office

by Admin November 16, 2009 Expat Life
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In case you haven’t heard, the immigration office moved from the ever so convenient Suan Phlu location to Chaeng Wattana. If you have no clue where Chaeng Wattana is don’t feel alone.
Let’s put it this way, the route I recommend unless you’re well used to the bus system in Bangkok is to [...]

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Scammed For 1000 Baht – A Sad Tale

by Billy Bangkok November 7, 2009 Bangkok Nightlife
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First off, let me say that the amount I just got ripped off for is – to me – pocket change. I am not writing this out of anger about the money but to warn others.
There’s a gal who works Tilac named TT (not her real name). She doesn’t dance or even really [...]

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Big Trouble in Tourist Thailand – Episode 6

by Admin October 15, 2009 Expat Life
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Big Trouble in Tourist Thailand – Episode 5

by Admin October 9, 2009 Expat Life
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This episode seemed a little more focused on the downside of drunken behavior in Pattaya and the Full Moon Party. Though they did have the Brit who is doing a long sentence in the Bangkok Hilton for possession of ecstasy with the intent to sale. I really have a difficult time feeling sorry [...]

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Big Trouble in Tourist Thailand – Episode 4

by Admin September 30, 2009 Expat Life
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The hits just keep on coming. In this episode:
Plane crash in Koh Samui
Songkran Road Accidents
Drug Crackdown on the Border
Manchester Kid Busted for Smuggling

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