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Raising a family in Thailand // Documenting Issan food, culture, music, and people

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  • Thai Society/Culture

    There was a murder

    …just down the road today, at a student’s dorm just outside our housing tract. Nam saw the crowd of people who had gathered to watch when she came home, so…

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  • Thai Society/Culture,  Web

    Thailand’s Ban on YouTube – Updated

    This is what my previous post (with embedded video) looks like when viewed from Thailand: click to see full size Awesome logo – I’m being watched by the Man!

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  • Videos

    John Butler Trio – Ocean

    I haven’t posted a guitar vid for a long time, so:

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  • Chillin'

    Pot

    Highlight of my weekend: Being told “wow, you really live out in the country” by a visitor from Wisconsin whose biggest complaint seems to be the complete lack of cheese…

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  • Photos,  Thai Society/Culture

    Buddha Factory

    Taken in Kosum Phisai, Thailand. Hitherto known only for its monkey reserve and a delicious Thai oden-like dish (Thai: “yentafo”) Kosum Phisai may be put on the map by the…

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  • Thai Society/Culture

    Why do Thais use a fork and spoon for eating?

    My apologies to Kevin for using his post here. It’s just too damn interesting to let slip by for a chowhound like me. I intend to use this post as…

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  • Japanese Society/Culture,  Web

    USB sushi, eclipsed

    Humping Dog – “USB Meets Love” Via g-man, who says, “Yo, the Japanese have too much time on their hands to be inventing shit like this…”

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  • Thai Society/Culture

    Thai monks do not wear underwear

    Just following up on a question asked in this comment thread. BTW, the monk I asked to prove it was hung like a goddamn elephant.

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  • Photos,  Thai Society/Culture

    Carabao (Rural Thai Graffiti)

    The Thai rock band Carabao is the Rolling Stones.of Asia. This photo was taken at a workshop where they cast bronze Buddha images. The wooden basket on the floor is…

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  • Web

    Log log log (log, log, log)

    The Log Song from Ren & Stimpy What rolls down stairs alone or in pairs Rolls over your neighbor’s dog? What’s great for a snack and fits on your back?…

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  • Web

    Yeah, but can it play La Cucaracha?

    Check out these downloadable mp3 NYPD siren sounds. I dare somebody to use one as a ringtone. “When New York City police officers have to use their sirens, they have…

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  • Videos

    How to escape wind

    The most effective way, according to this Japanese TV show, is to slap your butt while shuffling away sideways. I liked the “dancing prawn” technique, though.

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