http://www.bangkok-blogs.com Blogs from Bangkok - Bangkok blogging. Sat, 18 Nov 2006 03:51:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en One of the most controversial debates of all time in Thailand, especially Bangkok, is whether prostitution should be legalised and the extent to which it has become part of the Thai society so that people will just get on with and accept it. As a born Bangkok citizen, I’d like ... http://www.bangkok-blogs.com/hard_talk/ Ever since former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawat was ousted a few weeks back, I have been listening to many of his supporters who are never tired of defending such an inexcusable political figure. Well, they are free to have their say but quite frankly their arguments are just not convincing ... http://www.bangkok-blogs.com/another_update/ Over the past few weeks, I’ve been really pissed off with the state of Bangkok weather that has been excessively rainy and caused a great deal of problems. I am certain those of you living here share the same or similar views to mine. It’s been quite a few weeks since ... http://www.bangkok-blogs.com/rainy_bangkok/ One of the biggest stories of the day in Bangkok is about new measures that have been proposed to cut back alcohol consumption among Thai youngsters by increasing the minimum legal age of alcohol buyers from 18 to 25 years. The drastic idea was initiated by a group of concerned ... http://www.bangkok-blogs.com/underage_drinking/ Believe it or not, but doing a master’s or doctoral degree in Bangkok can earn you some incredible international experience that will not only put you at an advantage over others in the Thai job market, but also guarantee you abundant contacts that are usually required for the much sought-after ... http://www.bangkok-blogs.com/fancy_doing_a_master_in_bangkok/ I’m currently doing a bachelor degree at one of the main universities in Bangkok and would like to share my very own university life experience with you. At my university, there are well over 20,000 students so it’s quite a big university. I've been here for one full year but ... http://www.bangkok-blogs.com/university_life/ As you know, Bangkok is one of the world’s major cities but how much do you think you really know about the city. Why don’t you take my quiz and see for yourself how good your knowledge of Bangkok is. Good luck! 1. What is Bangkok actually called in Thai? A. Krung ... http://www.bangkok-blogs.com/quiz_bangkok/ Tuk Tuks are a unique way of getting around Bangkok. In theory, they are extremely economical but in practice the driver will always quote a very high price, especially for foreign tourists and it’s never easy trying to bargain with them because even if you seem to succeed you will ... http://www.bangkok-blogs.com/bangkok_tuk-tuks/ Suan Lum Night Bazaar is probably the most well known night bazaar in Bangkok. Lots of tourists turn up here every day and as a result the prices tend to be quite high. Though it is generally more expensive than its day counterpart JJ Market, it’s still worth checking out. ... http://www.bangkok-blogs.com/suanlum_beer_garden/ The people of Bangkok have always enjoyed good food that’s both tasty and reasonably priced. They like to nibble a bit here and there around the three main meals. Variety is also important as Bangkokians love to eat a bit of many different things throughout the day. In Bangkok, these ... http://www.bangkok-blogs.com/eating_in_bangkok/