May 2008
25 posts
As soon as we got out of the sawngthaew, a man in a pickup truck called out “madame, madame, all day tour.” Mom and I said “yes” and “no” at the same time. My gut instinct here is to say no to the first person who offers you anything—or at least the first price they offer. But mom thought it would be easier to get a guide immediately instead of...
Bangkok Post: Government censors news of coup... →
Prime Minister’s Office Minister Jakrapob Penkair is set to issue a ban by government officials and staff of the Public Relations Department on reporting any news about persistent rumours that a military coup could be imminent.
Bangkok Post: 'Half the country' fears another... →
Despite several statements from the military claiming that the rumors are untrue…
Abac Poll by Assumption University said that of 3,404 people surveyed, 55.6 per cent said the military might launch another coup during the next six months, and 54.6 per cent expected some unexpected, violent event to occur.
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2008-5-11) →
Tears for Fears
Johannes Brahms
Berlin
Chinese Techno
Squarepusher
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr
Tonight I...
Met up with Emily (friend from high school)
Drank a pinapple shake, a coconut shake, and a mango shake
Went to a Thai reggae bar with my crazy neighbor
Used a squat toilet
Bangkok Post: Left In The Lurch →
Maybe you thought Hurricane Katrina was poorly managed?
“Day Six of the cyclone disaster: The junta still has not even responded to a request that it waive visa requirements for relief agencies….International relief agencies are still waiting for permission to enter Burma so they can take much-needed aid to hundreds of thousands of victims of Cyclone Nargis.”
Cinema
Went to the movies for the first time (Iron Man, it was cool). Thai theaters, like Thai airlines, really make you wonder where American companies went wrong. The seats are plush and comfortable. The arms are big enough for you and your neighbor. Think of a streamlined lazy-boy. Or you can upgrade to an even bigger chair and a ‘welcome drink’ (which is a possibly-alcoholic fruit punch)....
KICK: What would I DO with myself on those two...
I found out yesterday that there will be no more Muay Thai classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Those nights were never on the official schedule, but everyone came anyways. The extra flexibility made it easy to go at least three times a week.
This comes right after moving to smaller facilities, with no ring and no mirror. The owner (not the Muay Thai coach) seems to be focusing on selling classes,...
The maid came today
All my clothes are ironed, the dishes are done, the floors are mopped, and I was taking a nap the whole time. This is awesome.
