Moui.Net – Written from the Heart
Time is so long, Life is so short
Narathiwat. A province torn by unrest, a land misunderstood by many Thais. I arrived today, at noon, and somewhere lost in translation, I was nearly abandoned by the vehicle that was supposed to take me to the hotel. A few hours later, I was told that there was two separate bombings near the airport. No […]
Its interesting, the way people live in crowded communities in Bangkok. Quite a popular term “crowded community” as the Thais dislike the word “slum” « fortunately I’m not Thai. People living in the slum are people. Many are poor, others are slightly above the working-class, almost everyone have a problem with land ownership. However it […]
At night, he wanders the streets, either looking for a meal or work. He doesn’t work in an office, mind you, nor does he enjoy the comforts of an aircon environment. He goes through the garbage bins, armed with an empty sack, looking for empty bottles and any item to be recycled and sold. He […]
I must admit, I love travelling around Bangkok at night. Very late at night. The traffic is subdued and the weather is cooler and merciful to the nose. This is the best time to take a long walk; completely protected from the blistering heat and the obnoxious air of corporate life. ZashnainAn avid blogger, twitterer […]
A Thai friend told me, “Travelling broadens the heart” – an odd friend indeed. Regardless of what he meant, I accepted the words of “wisdom” with a polite nod. Maybe not in my case of broadening the “heart” however it does heighten my senses to the culture of the people, in this case, living in […]
Last night I was at Siam Square, looking for a place to have my dinner. Saw this shrine, surrounded by a herd of zebras. Quite unusual, though I have seen it many times before, never fails to leave me dazed. ZashnainAn avid blogger, twitterer and photojournalist, Zashnain Zainal suffers from an incurable addiction to social […]
The weekend seems dull in comparison to last week. Someone mentioned to me that when you are in Bangkok, you can never be alone. Oh hell, I am alone now. However I do appreciate the feeling of solitude, this craving for not wanting crowds and the constant congestion of Bangkok’s streets. Just for tonight. My […]
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