Tag Archives: Asia

Aegle marmelos

Posted on August 18, 2011 by

This is a bael or bael fruit AKA Bengal quince, wood apple, stone apple or seer phael (head-fruit). In Thai it’s known as matum. In Thailand, bael is usually found in the form of dried slices, which are reconstituted in … Continue reading →

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Chris Delivery

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of being Chris Delivery’s bodyguard (I got the job by looking “ex-yakuza.”) Fortunately, there were no kidnapping or assassination attempts, but he did get jumped by several groups of screaming fans wanting autographs and v … Continue reading →

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BooksThailand.com

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

A few weeks ago, my bathroom reading materials had dwindled down to the point of having to reread some old favorites. Then, while browsing a Thai-related forum, I spotted a banner for booksthailand.com. They are apparently a used bookstore on … Continue reading →

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Why the newspaper died

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

At first I thought this was an early April Fools thing, but it wasn’t. The Bangkok Post was/is the widest circulated English language paper in Thailand (possibly initially funded by the OSS/State Department!), and printed a half-page article on how … Continue reading →

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Woke up this morning, smiled at the rising sun…

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

…but only two little birds were right outside our doorstep. On a tall plant next to the stairs leading up to our front porch:

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Back Home Again, No Time Again

Posted on January 15, 2011 by

It’s still quite cool during the days in Maha Sarakham and actually cold at night. Last year we only had a week or two of this weather, so it’s been great to have it continue for almost two whole months. … Continue reading →

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Why Android is the best for now

Posted on January 9, 2011 by

Two words: Google Maps Yes, I know you have it on the iCrap, too, but Google will never make it as good for you. Fact. I’m heading off on a trip to visit some 3rd year students interning in Saraburi, … Continue reading →

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Watching the Nam Chi

Posted on October 29, 2010 by

Thailand has been suffering from record flooding in recent weeks. What sets this situation apart from years past is that previously safe areas have also been flooded out. Rainfall has been heavy in some areas, but what seems to have … Continue reading →

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“Hayaku” Time Lapse Journey

Posted on August 22, 2010 by

Turn up the sound, sit back (for 8 minutes), and watch this: I hate listening to Royksopp, but I like it used in videos. – This brought back a flood of Japan memories. It’s funny how my memory has become … Continue reading →

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Charismatic

Posted on July 17, 2010 by

Metropolis has a remembrance up about Charisma Man: Man of the Moment I remember the first Charisma Man strip in the Alien; I might have even saved it somewhere. The strip was hilarious because it was just so apt. I … Continue reading →

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