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All over the Thai media in recent times has been the colored shirt political rivalries infesting the Siamese political and public arenas. Initially headlined by the pro (current) government yellow shirts, known formerly as PAD (Peoples Alliance for Democracy), and their bitter opposition, pro ex-Thaksin-government red shirted rivals, or PAAD (Peoples Alliance Against Dictatorship).
As world economic turmoil continues to manifest across local markets, and many more find their pockets thinning, bitter political propagandists seize opportunity, attracting idle citizens to rally on the streets of Bangkok and Pattaya as the Thai New Year Songkran week long festival swings into motion this second week of April.
And now, it appears the Thai ‘Bloods’ have a new enemy: the blue shirts, supposedly neutral from the PAD and PAAD , but widely believed to be a new fraction of PAD, pro government supporters. While this time of year is typical for war on the streets, the standard arsenal of water guns has been converted to clubs, tear gas and real guns, particularly in the latest clash in Pattaya, ending in a declared state of emergency haultiing the ASEAN summit meeting being held there after Red and Blue shirted mobs clashed head on. Read the rest of this entry »
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With lifts on import bans in recent years, much of the western world has finally been introduced to the sweet & juicy delight of the mangosteen. This native Asian fruit identified scientifically as Garcinia mangostana is so new to the mass markets of US and Europe, common spell checkers have yet to recognize it.
Our processing machines aren’t the only ones in the dark–chances are if one isn’t following exotic health supplement fads, has never been to Asia or doesn’t frequent the local Asian fresh markets for that matter, then mangosteen is likely as alien to ones vocabulary as the name itself is to common name derivative logic. Read the rest of this entry »
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An upcoming party is approaching and you’ve been strongly considering attending; A certain someone you’re interested will be there—or perhaps a few potential and ever-eligible mates are expected in the line up, only you’re not really sure what your prospects with any of them are, if at all existent. Do they even know your name? Does he/she even like you or has shown any previous signs of interest? What advantages do you have over the competition? Such questions cloud your mind as you skim through your wardrobe, indecisively. Finally getting bored of smiling at yourself in the mirror for a length of time you’d be too embarrassed to ever admit, you finally jump in the shower, taking one more step closer to the point of no return.
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“Would never have seen myself as a teacher when I was at school, and here I am on my way. Right little cunt, I was at school. Always winding up and taking the piss out of teachers, getting into fights and skipping classes. Suppose I’ll have to be on the other side now, but I get the impression that teaching these Thai kids is a piece of piss. A few of my mates do it, and they say that you just have to play games with them and they’re happy as Larry. Suits me fine…”
-excerpt from ‘The Unqualified Teacher’
In the office, I studiously set about checking my lesson plans to ensure optimal performance from myself and optimal performance from my students. They see me as a kind of guru. Even students who I’ve never taught come up to me and say, “Ajarn Gerhard, will you help us? We don’t understand our teacher?” Word has got around of my diligence and willingness to help, so it’s understandable that they seek me out rather than these other impostors who masquerade as teachers. This is not vanity, just reality
-excerpt from the ‘Supreme Educator’
Such are only a few examples to the rich contrast of foreign English Teacher extremes that Paul Murphy via Bangkok Book House publisher has painted for us in ‘Experience Preferred…But Not Required,’ a humorous collection of stories about typical and stereotypical characters in the Thailand English language market. Read the rest of this entry »
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For thousands of people, 2009 kicked off with a horrific tragedy as one of the Thai capital’s popular night club’s Santika (sometimes spelt Zantika) went into flames shortly after the New Year’s count down.
At least 60 people either were trampled, suffocated and/or burnt to death within the once classy compounds, and several hundred more barely escaping a horrid death by thin moments. More than half of the lifeless victims have yet to be recognized, identified and claimed by mourning and confused family members in Bangkok andupcountry.
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If you’ve ever been out and about when the sun goes down in Thailand–from lively zones in the heart of the congested capital to run down, shady narrow sois (sub-street) out in the middle of nowhere–you might recall passing by one of those simple yet glamorous joints adjourned with colorful lights, and perhaps some provocatively dressed eye candy awaiting to host you into a music pumping interior;
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If you got a weak stomach, take a few deep breaths before continuing…
The witnesses, descriptions, images, and critique regarding death that follow might shake/stir your innards a bit, but none-the-less, should be held as a prime reinforcement factor for insight, focus, and ultimately a true determination and dedication for harmonious survival and persistence in the wonderful waves of life.
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Koh Samui, one of
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Yesterday, a friend had phoned and asked if I knew what was going on.
“The same old mob-wannabe coup, is it?”
“Yea, it’s all over the international and local (Thai) news now, do you have any idea why?” he asked
In this brief entry, you’ll find out exactly why there has been civil unrest, and hopefully without poisoning your mind with the propaganda that the different monster machines intend for you to intake.
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