If you haven’t heard, Myanmar, or the country common known as Burma, is on the verge of a revolution by the people or crack down by the military government. It is a serious issue that is finally gaining attention in the media…. probably because of a reported 100,000 people in Yangon, the capital city, coming … Continue reading Burma struggles to be free
Month: September 2007
Your car needs a "time-out"
September 22 is WORLD CARFREE DAY… For one day out of the year, do you think you can keep your car in the garage or parked at home? Are you up for the challenge? This day is a reminder that we don't have to accept car-dominated societies, cities, or personal lives. Since its earliest incarnations … Continue reading Your car needs a "time-out"
Finally, some decent shows on TV
(Sunset from my balcony – Bangkok weather has been warm and humid lately… maybe the rainy season is finally over?) TV shows in English are pretty hard to come by in Bangkok. But, I’ve been watching the show HEROES for the past couple of weeks and its amazing. Yes, I’m a little slow in the … Continue reading Finally, some decent shows on TV
YOUTUBE is back in Thailand!
(Did you know that the police control the traffic flow by standing in the middle of traffic? Not only that, but that almost every intersection in Bangkok has a police box where a police officer switches the traffic lights when he gets info from his radio. I have a feeling that the officer's switch the … Continue reading YOUTUBE is back in Thailand!