My Random Snapshots of Life

Mix-matched, I know, though I see life almost through random events. The longer I travel, the more I see the neglect. Society rushes to fulfill its desires, and yet we sometimes, or often forget to capture the moment.       ZashnainAn avid blogger, twitterer and photojournalist, Zashnain Zainal suffers from an incurable addiction to […]

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A Quick Visit to Malacca

I had the opportunity to visit Melaka during my last visit to Malaysia. When I was there, met a good friend, tasted the local food, managed to finish my reports and unwind, despite spending only two days in the ancient city.   ZashnainAn avid blogger, twitterer and photojournalist, Zashnain Zainal suffers from an incurable addiction […]

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Labyrinth of Capitalism and Hardship

Life in the fast lane of Bangkok, a heavy burden for the urban poor and working class. Such wickedness of life, yet Thais and migrant workers struggle together towards a common goal. People work on the streets, selling products and services of all sorts to that eager odd tourist who seems lost in the labyrinth of […]

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Travelling Creates Me

[dmalbum path=”/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/zashnain@my-straten.com/Randomness/”/]   It has been a busy month. An incredible journey into the labyrinth we call Bangkok. For the past week or so, I have been under the weather – which slows the travelling, and limits it in some ways. Fortunately for me I was not bedridden. But now looking forward to tasting the food, […]

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A Congregation of Sights in Bangkok

[dmalbum path=”/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/Zashnains Eyes/”/]     ZashnainAn avid blogger, twitterer and photojournalist, Zashnain Zainal suffers from an incurable addiction to social work, helping marginalised communities since 1989. Nowadays he travels from the plantations of Malaysia to the slums of Thailand. He can be found at zashnain.com and @bedlamfuryMore Posts – Website Follow Me:

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Q & A With @isaanlife about Buddhism in Thailand

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Zash: How long have you been living in Thailand and practising Buddhism? Tom: I arrived in Thailand in August of 1995 and have been in Northeast Thailand, with the exception of a few trips to Laos and Bangkok, been here without break since that time. Practicing Buddhism? Well what time is it? I […]

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A swift trip to Soi Cowboy

A trip to Soi Cowboy, with my cousin. (click on the links to see the photos)   Street vendor, selling fried chicken and meat. Their businesses have been affected by heavy rain and urban flashfloods twitter.com/bedlamfury/sta… — Zashnain Zainal (@bedlamfury) September 25, 2012   Simple dishes, the couple sells food on the road. twitter.com/bedlamfury/sta… — […]

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