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FRT - Farang Rak Thai
Humdrum musings on life in Thailand
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Saturday , May 24 , 2008
The meaning of true love: UPDATED BLOG
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29 September 2007Has anyone seen the movie ‘The Notebook’?  If not then I would suggest that you do.  To me it defines the meaning of true love. I was reminded of this movie today when talking to my friends. Somehow, I recalled the day 2 years ago when I met the 89 year old Englishman, Bill, at the Commonwealth War Cemetery in the centre of Kanchanaburi. Bill had been an RAF Regiment Sergeant station....


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Friday , May 23 , 2008
Farangs feel bargain hunting is best in Thai markets!
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Over the past week I have enjoyed a mini-spending spree in Bangkok.  I bought so many things and you know what?  It cost me 10% of what I would have paid in England or indeed, the Emporium or Paragon.  And I could have bought ten times as much stuff and still been in the mood to buy more. Why?  Well because I spent my time mooching around Chatuchak.  And it really is heaven for the handicraft shopper....


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Sunday , May 11 , 2008
UPDATED: The social context of sex in Thailand
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Khun Veen's blog threw up the interesting question of why so many women in Thailand do not enjoy good sex. Indeed I am sure that this is a phenomenon that women in most if not all countries will feel to a greater or lesser extent.  But the figure of 70% does appear to be high when compared with other countries (although I have not studied the report on which Khun Veen based her blog).   And so I woul....


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Tuesday , May 6 , 2008
English Football Champsionship: final day thriller!
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Now you may be reflecting on the thrilling win for Manchester United against West Ham or for Chelsea over the rapidly improving Newcastle United.  You may be asking how this exciting roller coaster season will end up, will old war horse Ferguson or out of favour Avram Grant be the manager to claim the Premiership trophy for his team?  People like Khun Tulsathit will be skipping with joy at Liverpool ....


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