tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38665842011-04-21T13:09:33.183-07:00Your jail-cell window to Bangkok.Piahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705238768844632883noreply@blogger.comBlogger711100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866584.post-1112749836121085572005-04-05T18:00:00.000-07:002005-04-05T18:10:36.123-07:00

Majority of Steven Goh's examples of growth in the retail industry in Asia came from Thailand:Tesco Lotus Express -- literally our sari-sari store sa kantoCarrefourFoodLoft in Central Chidlom -- i definitely miss this oneParagon -- i still wonder why they demolished the old Inter-Continental Hotel for another shopping mallI couldn't help but feel a twinge of belongingness to Thailand despite the

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the everyday thai stuff that i miss: - automatically having straws in the bag whenever you buy a drink - seeing people made-up and dressed - perfectly cut vegetables and fruits in every market, Tesco Lotus, and Carrefour - green tea drinks everywhere - noodles!

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Guess who was in town? Poor guy, he had 3 official engagements in one day - regardless of the fact that he's 72, was jet-lagged, and had to talk the whole day! No wonder he's an international leadership guru. ***********In one part of his lecture, he used the expression "DUH!" to stress a point (and repeated it several times too) - I asked my co-workers if they understood the word and apparently

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It's funny how we get attached to things - a mobile phone that can reach family and friends, a favorite pen that makes your signature look perfect, or a worn-out shoe that still feels comfy after a thousand miles. I've cleaned out my desk at work and emptied my drawers, but have put off handing over my computer, chair, and table to my replacement -- yes I am probably in denial. For the past 2 1/

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Now this is a real recruitment ad. How I wish the Thai market was this mature, and had better English comprehension. *image from hodes.com

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Last Saturday, I said goodbye to Chatuchak. In all my trips here, I always linger in the home section where a variety of ceramics, wooden decor, and silk table runners are found. This time, I bought a fitting souvenir - an 8-inch wooden Sawasdee Girl. I've always admired the craftsmanship in Thai woodwork. but have delayed buying any home items for lack of a home to decorate (hehehe!). Best of

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Thai English Sample of The Day: Setting: a classifed ad for a major manufacturing company Copy sent to me: "Able to work under pleasure and flexibility" Thought bubble: Hmm... maybe they require their employees to wear leather to work, and hook them up in chains too.

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Realizing that I only had a few weekends left, I went on a marathon shopping trail yesterday at the Pratunam area. After our usual Sunday brunch, R & I went to Pratunam to scout for funky bargain finds. Ironically, I've lived in Bangkok for 2+ years but have only shopped in Pratunam once. Psyched as we were, it took another full hour before either of us bought anything - we were both reaching

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To take advantage of my last long weekend in Bangkok, we went to Kanchanaburi. As we were only taking the bus, we left M's place at 6:30am and got to the Southern Bus Terminal at 7:30. Just like any other long weekend, people were packed like sardines - long lines at the ticket booths and people waiting at the bus docks woke up our systems. By 7:45, we boarded the bus, marking the start of our 3-

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In college, I had a Film class that I truly enjoyed. Even if it was a 3-hour class on a Wednesday, I looked forward to it since all we did was watch movies. Our professor showed us a buffet of movies - from Citizen Kane to other Asian movies. After that semester, I was hooked on cultural films. My move to Bangkok has not only widened my perspective on Asia, but has also given me appreciation of

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Only 4 weekends to go in Bangkok and so many things to do! Yikes, where did the time go? Who would have known I'd get nostaligic after 2 1/2 years? I went here in 2001 without knowing anyone or anything about Thailand... and now that I'm leaving it feels like I'm uprooting a big part of myself. But before I go full throttle into my sentiments... - throw/return/give away things- pack and ship at

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Distil is definitely one of Bangkok's Must-Try Bars. Located at the 64th floor (the elevator was an ear-popping ride especially for sinus-challenged me), it shares the floor with Sirocco and Mezalluna. The view was breathtaking, and the ambience definitely worth the trip and make-up. Separating Distil from Sirocco are glass walls and a glass door so we easily slipped into Sirocco to take in

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I never thought wall climbing was such a difficult sport. We're signing up for a beginner's rock climbing course in Petchaburi or Lopburi, and one of the perks is we get to practice on a wall in Imperial Ladprao. We probably are gluttons for public humiliation -- Imperial Ladprao is a mall frequented by locals (translation: no English signs, foreigners, or anything remotely farang here), and the

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Bangkok's nightlife sadly falls short of a Pinoy's expectations. No Greenbelt 3, Eastwood, or Fort here. Gimmicks here consist mostly of a bottle of whisky, slapstic-humor-cracking kratoey (lady-boys), and Thai bands (if you're lucky, they might even try their very best to sing in English). But for the boys, of course there are a lot of other options -- massage parlors, girly bars, and

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So what exactly am I doing in Thailand? Organizing words, phrases, and then some to make Thai English a bit more understandable. Thai Writer: For those who have read “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, the no.1 bestseller from the New York Times and “the-state of the art” of Self-Development book writtten by Dr. Stephen R. Covey. 15 years of proven success from the univeral principles

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Haloscan commenting and trackback have been added to this blog.

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I have always loved classical music, moreso watching a live performance - so when we heard that the PPO was coming to town, I knew it was too good to resist. Surprisingly, the organizers were able to fill the National Theater (considering that it is the season for the Bangkok International Dance & Music Festival) and have a royal audience too. I had high expectations since the PPO once held high

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A trip to a rural school in Chachoengsao, 2 hours away from Bangkok, taught me: 1. Boys in primary and secondary school have a prescribed haircut, much like ROTC rules in the Philippines. 2. Students and teachers MUST leave their shoes/slippers at the entrance steps. (It is a norm here to leave one's shoes at the entrance of a house or temple as a sign of respect towards the owners, and the

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Flowers, incense sticks, and chants.Posted by Hello

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Leave your slippers. Posted by Hello

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This Wat in Chachoengsao has less glitter and ornaments than the rest I've seen. It's being renovated so the praying/offering area has been moved to a nearby spot. Posted by Hello

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If pinoys offer candles, the Thais offer flowers and incense to their buddhas. Posted by Hello

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I regularly read Michael Tan's column and I love how he fuses history with current obsevations of the modern-day Filipino. Today he talks about the alalay system of pinoys and true enough, we've all had our own alalay anecdotes. Hospital administrators, too, complain about the endless “alalay” patients get, a plague that starts as early as the time when the patient is being admitted, accompanied

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We had brunch at the Oriental last Sunday and their dessert buffet was so sinful! I couldn't resist - I had temporary selective diet amnesia so I tried their dark chocolate mousse and absolutely had to try the chocolate fountain. The chocolate mousse was perfectly bittersweet and addicting - a rarity here in Bangkok. The chocolate fountain, on the other hand, proved to be better appreciated

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For the best high cholesterol breakfast in Bangkok, try the Dubliner Irish Pub beside Emporium. We had their breakfast special (free orange juice or coffee til 12) -- The Fry. True to form, everything on it was fried -- except the baked beans. The Fry comes in 2 forms: the regular-sized one priced at B350, and a slightly smaller version called Mini Fry priced at B200. Although everything was

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'English-only zones' set in Manila - INQ7.net Starting this month, PLM's 10,000 students would have to speak in English in designated "English Zones" and at given English-speaking hours. So-called "Free Zones," where students may speak in any language they wish, have also been designated. "We would like to create an environment where if you speak in Filipino in English Zones, you will not get

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Last Saturday we went on a roadtrip to the Khao Yai National Park and the PB Vineyard in Saraburi. We left Bangkok at 8am and arrived Khao Yai at 10:30. It was one of those days when you can smell the rain coming, but with the sun still peeking thru the clouds, so the drive from the park gates up to the visitor center was a pleasant one. It reminded me of my UP Los Banos days when my dad would

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Khao Yai National Park and PB VineyardPosted by Hello

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A 3ft. long Mekong catfish -- creepy!Posted by Hello

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It's final -- Faith is moving back here on the 1st week of November to replace me! It was definitely a mix of relief, excitement, and a bit of sadness to make a one-way ticket reservation from Bangkok to Manila. After Nov. 20, there will be no more Chatuchak trips, Saturday badminton games in Soi 22, Emporium, Central Chidlom, and Bikram Yoga. But on the brighter side, I'll have 8-10 months of

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Aug. 20, 2004 was my last birthday in Bangkok, and was definitely a birthday to remember -- thanks for the big surprise and superb acting to boot!

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Attended a 2-hour seminar on entrepreneur opportunities in the Philippines yesterday. It was inightful -- felt like an entrepreneurship 101 course in college since they tackled the basics of being an entrepreneur (maybe it should be been Entrepreneurship For Dummies). Apparently, the Phil. government has various resources for budding entrepreneurs. It's a pretty good program since it aims to turn

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Long weekends in Thailand used to mean beach trips, touristy tours, or stuff normally not done on weekends. But for the first time in my 2 year stay, I stayed put last weekend. To top it all off, it was by choice. Surprisingly, it wasn't boring at all. Uh-oh blinking neon signs that I'm really bored and ready to head back home.

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When you step into any supermarket in Bangkok, there will always be a cooked food section -- kind of like a fastfood minus a counter, or a carinderia minus the flies. Apparently, Thais aren't slaves of their kitchens. Unlike Filipino families who have busy kitchens, Thais will prefer buying cooked meals rather than going thru the whole process of preparing it. One luxury that I have gotten used

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Once again, De Quiros has put, quite plainly, the very real situation of the Philippines. Here's a snippet of Conrado De Quiros' take on President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's State of the Nation address:    "That is the plight of Filipinos today. Government's answer to our hopelessness is bread and circus. Government's answer to our despair is to trot out the Angelo de la Cruzes of this world for

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Why Thailand needs copywriters. Posted by Hello

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I got bored with the pink template and decided to change it into a hopefully calmer, saner one -- but inevitably lost all the extras I added like the Flickr thingamagig. Ack!   *Bangs her head against the glass table.*

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I tried the MRTA Subway for the first time since it opened 2 weeks ago. It's still on its opening run so the flat rate to any station is only 10 Baht. Unlike the BTS system that uses a card, the Subway uses a plastic coin that you only tap on the gate sensor. The only danger there being you can easily lose it since it only weighs as much as a bingo chip. I got on the Lad Prao station, followed

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Now that the glitzy dust has settled, there is only one thing to say about the Philippines as we, once again, find ourselves in the limelight of terrorist affairs -- we really never learn. Conrado De Quiros summarizes the Arroyo pullout of Philippine troups in Iraq (and the fanfare that went with it) as such: I have no problem with our enthusing over the safe return of one of our own and even

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I hate it when people walk around here thinking they're the greatest gurus of creativity when in reality, their definition of what is creative is actually cliche. Sheesh, this place has really sucked out a great chunk of my sanity (not to mention belief in myself). Good thing my sentence is finally over. I can't wait to work with people with above-average IQ again. 'Nuf said. *Back to acting

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Bangkok is indeed a hub for travellers. In all my 2 years here, I've been asked by visiting friends for endless lists of restaurants, what to buy, directions, must-sees.. and the list goes on and on. Here are a few lists I've compiled thru the years: HOTELS FOR TRAVELLERS ON A BUDGET: Trinity Silom Hotel (Chongnonsi BTS Station) Narai Hotel (near Silom Soi 18) Omni Tower (near Nana BTS

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Here's an interesting bit from an article that explains it rather well: Advice for Expatriates on Working with Thais. In Thai companies, staff are not encouraged to think for themselves. The bureaucratic system of company management has no place for individual thinkers. Following the company line is far more prevalent. Therefore, do not be surprised at the look of blank discomfort and the

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Found flickr, a site for everyday photo sharing. If you have a flickr account, add me to your list! You can check out more random Bangkok pictures at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/starfish820 Enjoy!

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Life in Bangkok can be clearly defined by strong (albeit) transient friendships, and airports that take us to our next adventure. Pris, Malou, Jong, and I brought Darry to the airport yesterday after one last sunday brunch at Crepes & Co. We literally brought him to the airport and even to the check-in counter since he had 5 pieces of luggage to carry. And when bye-bye time came I had tear duct

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I gave a listening/dictation exercise to my officemates. What they heard: 1. Grow me shadow. 2. Grew me shadow. 3. Groomy shadow. 4. Grooming shadows. What I said: Gloomy shadows.

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I'm finally at the last leg of my Bangkok stint! ************** RA Advertising (Thailand) Ltd. is a specialized arm of PacRim Group that deals with recruitment advertising production, media placement, and various human resource requirements. We have served numerous companies in Thailand across different industries in our 12 years of existence. Through the years, we have slowly and continually

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1. Do u share your room with anybody else? If so, who? - MINE, MINE, MINE! 2. What is d condition of ur room ryt now? - 2 DAYS AWAY FROM LAUNDRY DAY ;-) 3. What is d colour of ur rm wall? - HOSPITAL-WALL WHITE 4. Who painted it? - DEFINITELY NOT ME 5. Is ur wall decorated? (eg. wif posters, etc.) - NOPE, I'LL BE FINED IF I DO! 6. Would u say ur room is small, big, or what? - BIG ENOUGH TO

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There's no 'taho' in Sydney Posted:1:00 AM (Manila Time) | Feb. 15, 2004 By Celina Ribeiro Inquirer News Service I NEVER thought I would like Manila, a city I never even imagined I would visit in my lifetime. But now, as the date of my departure approaches, I find that I do not want to leave. I came to the Philippines on a Ken and Yasuko Myer Fellowship. The program sends graduating Australian

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it's a pretty slow day and my friend Chi sent me this. so for lack of anything more amusing to do, here's one of them forwarded thingies. Okay, here's what you're supposed to do. Copy (not forward) this entire e-mail and paste it into a new e-mail that you can send. Change all of the answers so that they apply to you. Then, send this to a whole bunch of people you know *INCLUDING* the person

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One of the nicest things about living in Bangkok is the abundance of physical activities like badminton, frisbee, yoga, and even outdoor (yes, outdoor!) aerobics. Unlike Manila where even physical activities are a fad, there are a lot of choices here. I saw a flyer on Pris' fridge door about Bikram Yoga Bangkok and decided to finally give it a try. I've always been curious about yoga, but never

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say CCD!Posted by Hello I have always wanted to - or even try - to be a kindergarten teacher. Last year, Pauline asked me if I would be interested in teaching catechism to a kinder class. Most of my friends here who have kids are involved in a sunday school program organized by the church, and the teachers are either parents or crazy single volunteers (that's me!). And so I said yes, not

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Smor Spa Village, HuahinPosted by Hello It was a fun spa weekend despite Saturday's heavy rain. Smor Spa is a private and cozy nook tucked safely away from the usual tourist resorts in Huahin. The beach really isn't that great, but good enough for feeling the sand under your feet while you're walking along the shore. If you need an authentic Thai spa treatment, try Smor Spa's Smor Herbal

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Huahin at 7AMPosted by Hello

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Cliche as it may be, a book shouldn't be judged by its cover (or if you're Melanie Marquez, "don't judge my brother, he is not a book!"). The cover has a caricature of a girl's crossed legs, implying she's sitting on a bed with her legs folded, and the novel's title -- Good In Bed. Admittedly, it does catch attention when it's alongside other chick lit novels with their pastel covers.. although

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My DeskPosted by Hello haha the wonders of technology!

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Another friend of ours will be moving out of Bangkok and it's quite sad. Real – albeit transient – friendships are about as rare as finding good waffles and bacon in Bangkok. Fortunately for me, I’ve found my waffles and bacon, and friends I can call home when home is 3,000 miles away.

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English as defined by Thais: "Swimming and see vegetable under the sea." -- Snorkeling... what else could it be? "You are invited to our happy new year party." -- Gee, when is your happy birthday?

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things i've learned the past year: 1. English is a tricky language. 2. Co-workers can be creative reincarnations of all the bad things I've done. 3. Scrambled eggs are best cooked in a pan.

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If you're pinoy and you want a giggle break, check out Kris Aquino's Live Journal. It's ROTFL-funny.

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Aldo and I decided to help out the Filmmaker. Our major contribution to her documentary as of the moment is help with her storyboard... and wish her luck so she can get a grant from the Film Board. Hmm, how big or slim a chance does she have? First things first -- our storyboard.

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I got a bizaare e-mail today from a Documentary Filmmaker in Vancouver. She stumbled on our old site and she's interested in making us a part of her short film on building a home on the internet. Interesting, I wonder how many people will even be remotely interested in it. I wonder what the Skipper thinks. Congratulations, Skipper -- you've been blogging quite a lot, although I really worry

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Interesting Station ID plug of one of Bangkok's FM stations: "Right FM 107. The right music. The station to your right." It probably makes sense... their frequency is at the rightmost part of the FM dial, so it is the station to your right. Enough said.

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If you're in Bangkok, you might want to catch "Annie!", presented by the Bangkok Community Theater, on March 28-30.

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Talk about better late than never. Aldo started his own blog.

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Christmas, New Year, Valentine's Day, and other Buddhist holidays later, I'm back.

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Halloween in a Buddhist country is strange. Malls like Emporium are decorated with masks, black and orange garlands, and of course ghosts of all shapes and sizes. But ask a local person why they celebrate Halloween and you might end up explaining what trick or treat means. It's funny how they celebrate it for the sake of celebrating it. Post script: It was a rainy Halloween in Bangkok, with

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The Philippine Daily Inquirer seems to be featuring Bangkok these past few days. I have to disagree with the writer though... there is so much more to Bangkok than MBK's 7 floors of shopping.

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I could not help but laugh out loud while reading "Learning to be Asian" by Michael Tan. I've been here in Bangkok for about 5 months now and I live and breathe their culture, as I slowly begin to embrace it. It has been an awesome experience for me to be exposed to their unique culture -- their deep respect for Thailand's royal family, their totally different religion, and more importantly,

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Had an annual check-up at a nearby hospital this morning. Funny how Thailand has a more organized hospital system, even if they do lack a bit in the English department. And the hospital doesn't smell like a hospital too, nor do they have overflowing emergency rooms.

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Reading about Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and the circus of a government she runs in the local newspaper is almost funny. To an outsider who knows nothing about the Philippines, it must be an extremely dangerous country, not to mention bus bombs and kidnappings as an everyday thing. Rest assured though, the Philippines is still a sane and safe place. After all, the south is not the only place that

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I've been in Bangkok for 4 months and I'm still struggling to juggle everything. Yes, I've been to Patpong a couple of times although I wouldn't dare watch the physically-challenging pingpong shows there. Besides I'd rather go shopping than waste 500 baht. Living in Bangkok is proving to be an adventure in itself -- minus the food adventure of course. It's amazing to see how Thais are... I've

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