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Mochit 2 Revisit

Sunday 17 February 2008 – 9:08 am

Back to Thailand trip months ago, I and Stilgherrian had a day trip to Rayong for lunch with my parents. It was Stil’s only day outside the Greater Bangkok. We decided not to commission a taxi and take a much cheaper bus. Therefore I got a chance to be back at Mochit 2, the largest [...]

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The Lost Three Gems in the City of Gods

Wednesday 13 February 2008 – 2:28 pm

In the reference of Buddhism’s three jewels (Triratna-ไตรรัตน์) including Buddha, Dharma and Sangha, Thais are still deeply in following the way of Buddhism life. This is just my alternative views of the practice in Bangkok.

Lost Buddha
Found on a Bodhi tree on a street.

Lost Dharma
Chanting Tripikata for a blessing in Sanam Luang.

Lost Sangha
Waiting on a street [...]

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Sydney Chinese New Year Parade 2008

Tuesday 12 February 2008 – 12:45 pm

Another the City of Sydney’s selling point of parties is Chinese New Year Festival, the largest outside Asia, they claim. Although the city does not have to try hard to reflect its multiculturalism, Chinese New Year Festival, which runs 1-24 February, is the biggest push to showcase the vibrant cultures of ethnic minorities. The parade [...]

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Market Afternoon Nap

Friday 8 February 2008 – 3:51 pm

Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok is the largest market in the world according to wikipedia. You can find almost anything there including some fans:

No Fan Sleeping

One Fan Sleeping

Two Fans Sleeping

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Constructing Bangkok

Thursday 7 February 2008 – 11:16 am

When Thailand has recovered from economic and political crisis, Bangkok is woken up by excavators and cranes again. Some sites are revived from the meltdown ten years ago. But some places such as, green areas and unregistered heritages are flattened down for the sake of city growth. It is simply a fact of life.

Work Pile [...]

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