Upon returning from to Thailand from the states early April, the Siamerican brought back a big bag of Flamin hot Cheetos to share one of America’s favorite spicy and crunchy snacks with his son and niece. The bag didn’t last long and the Siamerican wished he had brought more.
If not merely thrown off by the alien and difficult-if-not-impossible-to-define status-quo defining the ever-evolving American lifestyle, perhaps even greater threat to a harmonious re-assimilation was/is the dire condition experienced by thousands if not millions of inter-country commuters known as ‘Thailand Fever.’ Read more on the Thailand-USA cyber hub
Here in Rangsit, Pathumthani apartment, having been given the rest of the week off due to National Emergency Decree, only half way through the first week teaching of the new School term, I’m left in solitude with just my thoughts distorted with the modern comforts of multimedia, fridgerated-cold water, air conditioning and fan to screen [...]
Following are a few images from the cam-phone of conservative lifestyles spent back in the South Central Bangkok pad: When all else proves inconvenient, impracticle, and outright unhealthy, a 30 baht (about 1 usd) can of Tuna in brine, soy oil, or some other generic flavored sauce is always a sure and rich source of [...]
A guy’s wallet may be good for temporarily holding cash, but we can’t always rely on them for keeping other vital items in vintage condition. Whether business and bank cards, photos, identification cards, or even condoms, it is not a good idea to rely on these standard leather wallets as stand-alone protection against the wear [...]
Following is the streamed video and song lyrics in Thai English Transliterations provided by Jao Moragoat
The featured Thai song of this entry is called ‘Jai Ter Gort Krai?’ ใจเธอกอดใคร by the band, Neo-X. The 2004 pop rock hit title literally means ‘Who is your heart hugging?,’ conveying feeling and meaning suitably common in ‘rebound’ relationships. Have you ever hugged-kissed your lover, and yet suspected she (he) was thinking about –missing [...]
The featured Thai song of this entry is called ‘Fawk kwam kid tueng’ ฝากความคิดถึง by the three man band from Southern Thailand, Labanoon. For those of you who don’t read or understand Thai language, you’re probably wondering who the Fawk is Kwam Kit Tueng? As often as common Thai names and words may connote potty [...]
Following are two worthy North American based, Southeast Asian ethnic artists’ indy music videos for sharing and comparing purposes. Have a look and listen, then leave your comments and opinions in the form below.
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