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David Carradine in Bangkok Dangerous Lawsuit

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Pinky

Seems David Carradine’s widow has come forward with a wrongful death lawsuit, alleging that Carradine was not provided with adequate services to protect him from Bangkok. The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles, California also claimed damages against the French … Continue reading →

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Political Chaos in Bangkok

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Pinky

The last few weeks in Bangkok has been one massive headache, fueled by anxiety and mounting frustration with the political strife permeating every corner of Thailand. Bangkok’s political struggle and its major players, the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) which … Continue reading →

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The Oriental in Bangkok, Fine Dining at Sala Rim Naam Restaurant

Posted on September 10, 2007 by Pinky

This is a fantastic venue to take your family and friends to if they are passing through Bangkok, Thailand and want to sample some exquisite Thai dining while watcing a Thai dance. The Oriental has a long history of providing … Continue reading →

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Conversation heard in a cafe in Bangkok

Posted on June 5, 2007 by Pinky

After walking nearly a mile in wildly humid weather and navigating through exhaustive traffic, I was keen to reach my destination and relax with a cup of coffee before my Thai tutor berate me for not studying, again. This was … Continue reading →

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Two Months in Thailand

Posted on April 4, 2007 by Pinky

Recoverd from the virus and was attacked by a foreign stomach ailment immediately after. Am I doomed to suffer the agony of malaria next? Are my small nephews sabotaging my meals in their futile attempt to remove me from their … Continue reading →

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Thailand – 1 month later

Posted on March 26, 2007 by Pinky

Arrived in Thailand with little hassle but once I dropped my bags in my new home I was knocked out for three days with some sort of virus. After three days of insufferable high temperature and fatigue, I was finally … Continue reading →

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Saying goodbye

Posted on February 16, 2007 by Pinky

It’s come to that time where you have to face the music and do the inevitable “hasta la vista.” Like most average people, I dread the solemn emotions and the tortuous act of demonstrative affection. While deep in my heart … Continue reading →

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Woman Goes Missing for 25 Years After Boarding Wrong Bus in Thailand

Posted on February 7, 2007 by Pinky

What the ??? After reading the latest news on events occurring in Thailand, it gave me pause on my questionable decision to move to Thailand. The lost woman and I have much in common; neither speak the local language, traveling … Continue reading →

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Homeless

Posted on February 1, 2007 by Pinky

As of today, we are technically homeless. No meaningful humble abode to declare our own, and no desirable land to claim as our future home either. So now that we’ve relinquished our permanent residence so to venture into the oblivion … Continue reading →

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Two weeks…

Posted on January 22, 2007 by Pinky

Sitting in our nearly empty place we realized that our plane tickets are non-refundable and our itinerary does not involve a return to square one, here. Sadly it is too late to change our minds and too soon to give … Continue reading →

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Less than three weeks

Posted on January 17, 2007 by Pinky

The last bit of history is littered around the living room and kitchen for the last minute stragglers, bargain basement vultures to come this weekend for the imminent House Sale. In all honesty, the sign should say Life For Sale, … Continue reading →

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History For Sale

Posted on January 10, 2007 by pinky

Sold leather sofa today and was quite disillusioned about the prospect of the human condition where emotions are attached to inanimate objects. Seems like every item in my surroundings is for sale. The distasteful and loud blue bamboo pot that … Continue reading →

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Tickets purchased!

Posted on January 9, 2007 by pinky

So we took the ultimate step today and booked our one way tickets bound for Bangkok. While I am nervous about the fact that the only seats available for two happens to be miles apart from each other, I’m ten … Continue reading →

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Life in two suitcases

Posted on January 4, 2007 by pinky

I can’t believe I have to pack my personal history, 33 years of it, into two lousy semi-efficient suitcases to be traversed at the international terminal. How do you distinguish between what’s worth keeping and tossing out to the hobos … Continue reading →

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2nd Entry of Same Day – the inevitable…

Posted on December 11, 2006 by pinky

The inevitable will go someting like this…. we arrive in Bangkok and never ever return to the states, wherein our families and friends will forget our existence as we would transcend into the mystique of “going native” and deny that … Continue reading →

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First Entry 12/11/2006

Posted on December 11, 2006 by pinky

So now I think it’s final. I’ve turned in my notice to all my friends, family, and business associates so there’s no turning back at this point. Good or bad, it’s better to do this now then contemplate it any … Continue reading →

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