Month: April 2024

The City Of Sound

"I want to go out! I want to walk in the City of Sound, Mr Johnston!" yells Emperor Puyi a fifteen-year-old who has not been

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Playing With Fire

A girl I knew had a fling with a Ko Samet fire twirler. She was about 25, Caucasian from Canada and working temporarily at the

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Taking Back The Beach

After settling into my beautiful hotel room, I went down to the beach. Because it was 5pm, I didn't come prepared for swimming and a

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A City Of Pockets

Bangkok doesn't hold much place in the American consciousness  - or even the zeitgeist of the western world. Our news rarely reflects Thailand at all

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