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Protection and Good Luck for Taxi Drivers
source Continuing on the theme of Thai taxis, almost all taxis here in Krungthep (and pretty much everywhere else in the kingdom, I'd suppose) are given special protection for their drivers and occupants through a varie… -
Bangkok Taxi Rules: No Sex, No Drugs, No Wine, No Women
source Bangkok taxi drivers like to pimp out their cars. Anywhere the drivers gather, you are sure to find a sticker stall - a bicycle-driven shop that has thousands of different stickers and decals with which you can c… -
Biking in Prachinburi
Right before heading to Japan, Stuart and I completed a biking adventure up to Prachinburi province, northwest of Krungthep (Bangkok). We had talked about doing a combined train-bike day trip just for the experience, so… -
Asia's Arts Festivals Explored: Bangkok... Bananas!!
Many cities in Asia try to trumpet their lively arts scene, positioning themselves as cities of culture on the pages of tour guidebooks and travel magazines. The Big Mango is no exception. Last week the Ministry of… -
A Beautiful Ceremony: Visakha Bucha Day in Thailand
Last Friday was Visakha Bucha day in Thailand and many other parts of the Buddhist world because of calendar differences, some countries observe Visakha Bucha on different days, but most of the time it falls in April… -
The Hottest Day is Doused in Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department announced that Monday April 27th would be the hottest day of the year, as it was the apex of the sun's seasonal arc across Thailand. As we inched towards that day the weather became h…
About christao408@xanga
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- From: christao408@xanga
- Name: Chris
- Location: Krung Thep, Thailand
- About Me: The adventures of an American expatriate in Thailand who left San Francisco in October 2005 to follow his husband to the Big Mango. I'm a collector of experiences, an observer of the world and a maker of friends.
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