Monthly Archives: February 2009

Macha Bucha Day

February 7, 2009 – 9:08 am

Most westerners have no idea why the Thais have so many holidays and grouse continually how these festivities interfere with their worship of beer and go-go girls, however no Thais ever ask why the birth of Christ is only 4 months after the Immaculate Conception, so get ready for Macha Bucha Day. This Buddhist holy […]

By Peter | Posted in Thailand, Traditions | Comments (0)

Poor Old Oak Room

February 5, 2009 – 8:34 pm

“I spent some of my most romantic afternoons in the Oak Bar.” Richie Boy tells everyone he meets at the fabled bar in the Plaza Hotel. “Nothing more romantic than watching the light of the day change on the face of the girl you love, even if it’s only for today.” He mentions no name […]

By Peter | Posted in Food, NEW YORK | Comments (0)

The New 7 Wonders of the World

February 5, 2009 – 1:34 pm

Merrill read my entry https://www.mangozeen.com/2007/07/03/beauty/seven-wonders-of-the-world-07-07-07.htm about the Seven Wonder of the World and responded with her own list. “Hey Peter, I was reading your blog posting about your personal 7 Wonders of the World and got inspired. Here are my 7 Wonders: l’Institut du Monde Arabe (Paris) Hundertwasser House (Vienna) The North Pole Movies The […]

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Thaksin Come Home Soon

February 3, 2009 – 12:56 pm

#1 Thai Rak Thai guy, ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra phoned the Pheu Thai Party HQ in Nakhon Ratchasima collect to inform the high executives and MPs that he was far from finishing his fight to regain power, even if physically he were far from Thailand. “I’ll come back when the people tell me.” Obviously he […]

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Steroid Juice Monkeys of the NYPD

February 1, 2009 – 10:54 am

The Thai police raid clubs to piss-test customers for drugs. If you failed the test ie your pee turns purple, you are arrested for drug use. The USA is a little more civilized, however many companies demand to pass a drug test before you are hired for any position and that means mail room or […]

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