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#173: Now Hear This! - Our ears are under attack
February 16th, 2007
Wat Mungkorn is a temple famous in Yaowarat for its consecrated gods, who are believed to bring luck to those who worship them. Just across the road, Jung Jek Tek, a 72-year-old man, writes Chinese characters on red paper, which his customers believe will also bring good things into their lives. (read more...)
February 16th, 2007
While the name of Petchtai Wongkamlao might not ring a bell, the name of Mum Jok Mok surely will. A household name and prominent figure in Thailand’s Tinseltown, Mum Jok Mok is a celebrity with a distinct personality whose career spans over 25 years. The 43-year-old native of Yasothon can now be seen on both TV and cinemas in his recent sequel, Bodyguard 2. (read more...)
February 9th, 2007
Tor Saksit Vejsupaporn has music in his blood. He has worked with Boyd and with his new album coming out in February, which he composed, produced, and sang on, the spotlight will be on him alone. (read more...)
February 16th, 2007
It’s not just the wine, it’s how you drink it by Puntuchit Peetakanont (read more...)
November 19th, 2007
 It’s pretty close, it’s beautiful and it doesn’t have any skyscrapers by Gillain Glasson.
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November 22nd, 2007
Dear Mr. KIA: Are you a music lover? If so, can you lend me a hand? (read more...)
February 16th, 2007
There must be more than a few red faces over at the Airports of Thailand. After months of denying that there were cracks, then remaining quiet while their bosses denied that there were cracks, then remaining quiet while their bosses described those cracks as “cosmetic,” authorities are now admitting that there are cracks in the runways at Suvarnabhumi. (read more...)
October 25th, 2007
If seclusion is what you seek, look no further than Kozi, since it seems to be nearly always perfectly empty—and by that we mean zero diners—despite its prime location in the ever-bustling Siam Square. But what depressed us more than being the only customers in the restaurant on a recent visit was the look on the faces of the staff. (read more...)
October 25th, 2007
Pizza Aroy serves pizza tammadaa. It’s not bad, but it suffers from the usual deficiencies that befall the majority of Bangkok pizzas: doughy crust, bland sauce and too much cheese for the amount of sauce. (read more...)
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