The hordes of tourists missing from Silom

Silom, even with the floods in Bangkok November 2011, was busy, bustling with random activities. A few nights ago, Silom was almost barren, a handful of wide-eyed tourists wandering about, confused by the sight of the many street vendors and the night club operators. Silom, its not even my favourite place in Bangkok, and yet […]

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Escaping the misery. I remind myself of those living in hardship.

This time, my visit to Bangkok seems dazed. I can’t seem to control my emotions, there are too many things running in my mind. However the sight of friends and the slums remind me of my sanity, I cannot abandon the sensations of my travel. I pushed aside the daze, and focus on what is […]

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Bangkok, in the midst of a slowdown.

Bangkok, this time around it wasn’t what I had expected. Tourism in the metropolis appeared to be slow, not that I wanted to see a horde of tourists walking by, but it has a negative impact on the economically-tight street vendors. More homeless people on the streets and poverty seems visibly rampant. ZashnainAn avid blogger, […]

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I feel at peace within this spot of enlightenment

Thoughts of a tree, flanked by an infinity pool and the cement forest of Bangkok. Despite the congestion and pollution, the tree provides an opportunity for me to dabble in the void of tranquillity. I feel at peace within this spot of enlightenment. ZashnainAn avid blogger, twitterer and photojournalist, Zashnain Zainal suffers from an incurable […]

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Tom @isaanlife ~ an Isaan journey of discovery

Tom, an American, living in Isaan. The old man has a blog, and travels around Thailand. He journeys to the most simplest of places, patiently taking snapshots and video footage of the Isaan life and history. Tom is an experienced traveler, he toys with his electronic gadgets to record moments. Through his eyes, I am learn […]

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