(Carving of a demon mask that was part of a huge wax candle in front of one of Ayutthaya’s famous temples with a huge golden buddha) Fourth time around to Ayutthaya… almost feels like a I live there. This time around it was to take a day trip from Bangkok to visit the ruins of … Continue reading 4th time around
Author: Vincent
Consumer power and Burma
(More than 90 per cent of the world’s rubies come from Burma… photo by Reuters: Aung Hla Tun) Some people have asked me about what they can do to affect what is going on in Burma. Even though governments around the world have imposed economic sanctions on the country, it is unlikely to deter the … Continue reading Consumer power and Burma
Free Burma!
Free Burma! International Bloggers’ Day for Burma on the 4th of October
Burma struggles to be free
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
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!
Two years ago…
Two years ago, Misha came into our family, I was back in Canada after 5 months in the Balkans, unemployed and starting my Masters program through a university in Australia. Two years later, Misha is big, I am back in Thailand after 9 months in Canada, working two jobs, and finishing my Masters… where … Continue reading Two years ago…
'Conga-fying'
(TED is a really interesting website with lots of creative and innovative people giving talks about different issues. Here’s a short clip of Stewart Brand speaking about “Why squatter cities are a good thing”) Suggestion: If you're going to go fast, why not have a bit of Gloria Estefan playing? Yesterday I took a van … Continue reading 'Conga-fying'
Is there any better place than 'home'?
(Oooooo… artsy picture of my cloth hanger and cloth pins) Spent most of the day at home trying to get caught up with work and school. It's been pretty quiet and not much to update on, unless you really want to hear about what I'm studying. But of course you do, since I know get … Continue reading Is there any better place than 'home'?