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Tattoo in Siem Reap and other stories

Asian blog entries written on 13 April 2009

Tattoo in Siem Reap
Cambodia	Siem Reap is becoming more and more like a resort in Thailand. To cater to Western tourists, Cambodians who travel to neighbouring Thailand have figured out what it is that tourists like--massages, manicures and now, tattoos. This tattoo parlour opened on Sok San road about 6 months ago. The artist ...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 18:01:00 Discovered @ cambodiacalling.blogspot.com

Website About Bantayan Island Tours
Philippines	A New Website by Rusty Ferguson I have started a new website with a focus on Bantayan Island. Eventually I hope to offer package tours but for now I will write reviews and display pictures about the Island. The site is very new. In fact, right now there have been no visitors so you could be the ...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:24:00 Discovered @ cebuexperience.com

2004 Children’s Day Lao Stamp
Laos	Postes Lao issued Children’s Day Stamp in 2004 to honor National Children’s Day in Laos....more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 18:01:00 Discovered @ saodarly.com

Lao New Year 2009 in Florida
Laos	Lao New Year 2009 celebration in Saint Petersburg, Florida, on April 11, 2009. ...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 18:01:00 Discovered @ laovoices.com

Review: Restoran Krua Thai
Malaysia	Pork FreeWe have been meaning to check out this Thai restaurant, Restoran Krua Thai (literally means Thai kitchen) in this part of Kepong cos each time we passed by in the evening, the place is usually crowded which is a sure good sign. Even the hip C&C pair sang praises.Our party of 3 adult...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 12:01:00 Discovered @ babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com

Are you out of your ever-loving mind?
South Korea	Yes, 500¥ . . . for ddeokpokki!!! We can’t believe it either. Tokyo, you truly are the city of dreams. Crazy, expensive, overpriced dreams. ...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 12:01:00 Discovered @ fatmanseoul.com

Holy Week (Saturday)
Philippines	To keep up on the Holy Week activities of each day I will report on today, Saturday. I woke this morning to find my nephew and his girlfriend already gone from the house to work. If you do not know this fact, most jobs here are 6 days a week. I planned to spend the day at [...]...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:24:00 Discovered @ americanindavao.com

How to Survive Songkran
Thailand	Next week sees the celebration for the start of the traditional Thai new year. From the 13th-15th April, Thai people will be dressing up in new clothes and visiting the local temple to make merit and to their grandparents in order to receive blessings. Afterwards, the youngsters will be out on the s...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:24:00 Discovered @ thaicultureblogs.com

Thai soldiers, anti-government protesters clash
Thailand	Thai soldiers watch for anti-government demonstrators as they clear an intersection early Monday, April 13, 2009, in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai soldiers unleashed hundreds of rounds of automatic weapons fire to clear rock-throwing anti-government protesters from a major intersection in the capital in...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:24:00 Discovered @ thaiphotoblogs.com

Songkran at Ancient Siam
Thailand	Songkran has arrived again and people are getting ready to celebrate the start of the traditional Thai new year. However, Songkran is not just about the water fights. There are other, more traditionals, ways that Thai people can celebrate this festive season.At the Ancient Siam in Samut Prakan (form...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:24:00 Discovered @ thai-blogs.com/

these are bicycles
China	.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } these are bicycles, originally uploaded by china.sixty4. Bicycles "parked" outside one of the many teaching buildings at Han...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:24:00 Discovered @ sixty4-middle-kingdom.blogspot.com

Slow
China	For reasons I can't work out, the internet in Liuzhou is grinding to a halt. It is becoming harder and harder to get into sites. It has taken me hours to get hereLeave CommentRelated Entries:No One in Hole - OfficialTurned OffYouTube Down Up the Tube Again Again Up Up RevisitedOpening DucksEllaA Fis...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:24:00 Discovered @ liuzhou.blog-city.com

Disturbing Dubai
China	Smoggy Dubai (c) tienshan It’s rare that I hit on topics here that don’t involve myself, my adoptive country of China or my homeland of Canada. However, I just finished a long investigative report in The Independent about Dubai, and felt the need to share. The article, written by Johann ...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:24:00 Discovered @ thehumanaught.com

Flying Kites in the Beautiful Xinjiang Spring
China	People here in Xinjiang, and for all I know possibly throughout the whole of China, seem to take their kite flying seriously. It's really quite a spectacle that is made possible by the reliably windy weather marking the transition from winter to spring. About three or four weeks ago vend...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:24:00 Discovered @ farwestchina.com

Thai Girls' Forked Finger Photos
Thailand	Why always the vee-sign for the photo? To do with the Bunny Club?Now there's even someone else trying to get in on the act!This time there's only one finger between them.But the men get in on the act too with a whole handful,And they start young... this is Nan and her friend at school.Some things i...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:24:00 Discovered @ thaigirl2004.blogspot.com

Cash up front
Japan	I miss out on a lot of blogger's posts nowadays because I have become lazy. Instead of using the dropdown list dohickey in my side bar I often go to many blogs via the dashboard and the list of blogs I follow.Now I really wish that those of you who haven't added that silly little widget to your page...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:24:00 Discovered @ thenyd.blogspot.com

Sunday Recap
Vietnam	Woke up early this morning and replaced the kitchen faucet. What a pain trying to unscrew the hoses in such a tiny area. Went to Eden for lunch and checked around jewelry stores for platinum wedding rings. The price varied from $48 a gram to $95 a gram. Why is there a significant difference in [...]...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:24:00 Discovered @ Visualgui.com

Greetings & record of gratitude from @Minah
Malaysia	CPM's veteran Siti Norkiah Mahmud Baginda (pix above) would like to greet and thank comrades and friends of all streams of thoughts who sent their condolences for the departure of her husband, Abu Samah.CPM veteran Abu Samah (1926-2009) departs ...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:23:00 Discovered @ jameswongwingon-online.blogspot.com

Bought markers for laundry to sign Heart4Hope t-shirts!
Malaysia	More and more people are asking me to sign their t-shirts and caps. Lenny Quek was the first. Then, a guy I met at City Harvest Church in February 2009. Now Tai Lin is requesting me to sign her tees and caps too! Seeing that we are going to set up a booth ......more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:23:00 Discovered @ yvonnefoong.com

tasty chicken and lamb mandy @ al-rawsha
Malaysia	We went for a company lunch earlier this month at the Al-Rawsha restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. Since then, I’ve not been able to get the chicken mandy dish out of my mind. It was tasty, succulent and scrumptious. Something like our nasi beryani (and I’m talking about the Batu Pahat versio...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:23:00 Discovered @ suanie.net

And Battlestar Galactica Has Come to an End
Malaysia	And yeah, so, about two weeks ago, i watched the series finale of the Greatest Television Show Ever ™, Battlestar Galactica, bringing an end to four seasons. I realize the majority of Malaysians have not heard of the new BSG series, let alone follow it (although it comes on 8TV). I had it bett...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:23:00 Discovered @ simontalks.com

Bubur Cha Cha Using Cocopro Coconut Paste
Malaysia	We picked up a couple of packets of Cocopro Coconut Paste during the second launch of MyNourishment. I told the girls there that I'm gonna make Bubur Cha Cha with them and true enough I set to work that very weekend. I was using Amy Beh's recipe from her first book but modified along the way omitti...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:23:00 Discovered @ babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com

Shinwonsa (???): Korean Temple Series, Mushroom Cults, and National Treasure No. 299
South Korea	Continuing on from this entry, the next site one encounters on Dobongsan after Daewonsa is the complex at Shinwonsa. As with all of the other temples that I've written about from this particular trip, Shinwonsa shares its name with a more popular temple to the south, this one located in Chungcheong...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:23:00 Discovered @ samedi.livejournal.com

Finally a decision...
South Korea	I've finally decided to buy the Canon Powershot SX200. It's small and compact, but it has a 12X zoom, and more importantly, it has full manual controls, plus aperture and shutter priority. I know it's not a perfect camera. People's main concerns seem to be the flash that pops up automatically (thoug...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:23:00 Discovered @ smileyjkl.blogspot.com

33
South Korea	I always worry about the speedy delivery boys on their scooters, chunky boxes attached to the back. One nearly ran me over...last month, I think.Today I was on the 33 bus, standing trying to keep balance. At one stop gasps rung out - a passenger was getting off when a kid hit him between the bus and...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:23:00 Discovered @ mybleedingnose.blogspot.com

7th Seoul International ? Fair
South Korea	Press Release The 7th Seoul International ‘Tteok’ Fair 2009 The Institute of Korean Traditional Food with the Korea Agro-Fisheries Trade Corporation are organizing the first rice cake – teok – competition for foreigners. This event will be held on Friday, May 8th from 2 to 4pm at the aT Center in Y...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:23:00 Discovered @ fatmanseoul.com

Please Do Not Adjust Your Set
South Korea	We're trying to sort out our photo albums, as we've used all our free space. So hopefully soon the photo album link'll be all full of exciting looking albums again, but right now there's nothing....more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:23:00 Discovered @ drifterriffraff.blogspot.com

Diary Of The Dead late show tonight
Japan	George A. Romero's Diary Of The Dead showing at Salon Cinema tonight at 9pm. Diary Of The Dead continues until April 17 (but only at 17:10, 21:00 late show is on Saturday April 11 only) ...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:23:00 Discovered @ gethiroshima.blogspot.com

Shinkansen
Japan	For my money, i can’t go past the Shinkansen for my means of long distance travel within Japan. Not only is it a safer option, there’s much less stuffing around than with a plane, no security check, no carry-on luggage restrictions etc … On my recent trip to Hiroshima and Kyoto i h...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:22:00 Discovered @ neilduckett.com

2004 Ramakian Lao Stamps
Laos	The legend of Ramakian Lao Stamps issued in 2004 with four beautiful designs....more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:22:00 Discovered @ saodarly.com

Lao New Year Celebration at My Local Temple
Laos	One of the good things about living in Laos is that the local Wat (temple) is within a walking distance, I can’t say the same here in the United States. We have so many temples here in North Carolina, but all are about 45 minutes to 1.50 hours drive, as for this one, it’s about [...]...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:22:00 Discovered @ nyenoona.wordpress.com

Nhem
Laos	Now that you know how to make your own Som Moo, let´s have a look at Nhem. Often and incorrectly referred to as “Laotian Fried Rice” , Nhem is more akin to a “Laotian Rice Salad“. This seasoned rice dish can be served as a whole meal. We like to refry some [...]...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:22:00 Discovered @ laocook.com

Lao New Year 2009 in Minnesota
Laos	Lao New Year 2009 celebration in Crystal, Minnesota, on April 11, 2009. ...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:22:00 Discovered @ laovoices.com

Where is Khmer culture going?
Cambodia	Terminalnomad PhotographyWith its rapid pace of progress, Cambodia eagerly embraces a bright future. That's the upside. What's disheartening is that it's a future that chases inspiration externally-- specifically from the West, while rejecting its own rich legacy and heritage. Silence about the Kh...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:22:00 Discovered @ kampucheacrossings.blogspot.com

Transformations II Exhibition: Long Beach
Cambodia	… where I’ll be this Saturday. (Click for larger image.) For Immediate Release Transformation II April 10 – May 3, 2009 Artists Reception: Saturday April 11, 6-9 pm 2nd City Council Art Gallery + Performance Space 435 Alamitos Avenue Long Beach, CA 90802 Second City Council Art Gall...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:22:00 Discovered @ jinja.apsara.org

Primark caught again for lying
Cambodia	Last year, I wrote about the BBC exposing the lies of Primark, a UK high street retailer and how there are similar lying organisations in Cambodia. At that time, Primark apologised and sacked three of its suppliers. Well, here they are again, up to their old tricks. This time the BBC caught a Prima...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:22:00 Discovered @ cambodiacalling.blogspot.com

Sur les routes du Myanmar [Burma]
Cambodia	Avis aux lecteurs fidèles ! Je serai à partir de demain au Myanmar pour une quinzaine de jours en compagnie de Béa, ma copine de Phnom Penh ! Vous aurez les détails de cette escapade à notre retour à la fin du mois... En attendant, prenez bien soin de vous. ...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 05:22:00 Discovered @ carpediemilia.over-blog.com

dog poo signs
Japan	Dog do-do in Japan is rarely seen, apart from when it's actually coming out of the dog's bottom - if you happen to be glancing that way when it happens.Owners are usually pretty good at picking up the do-do, and by that I don't mean they do it with grace or finesse, though often they do; I mean, mor...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ anenglishmaninosaka.blogspot.com

Temples & Snacks
Japan	I love wandering around the old neighborhoods of Japanese towns and villages. All these photos are from one of the old parts of the castle area in Hamada.There are usually a mishmash of architectural styles and periods. The photo above is probably Meiji era, and was probably a school originally.The ...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ ojisanjake.blogspot.com

Red Shirts Close Down Asean Summit in Pattaya
Thailand	Well, Thailand is back to mass demonstrations, political unrest and a chance of a coup. Since the PAD (People's Alliance for Democracy) managed to overthrow the last government and get their guys in (Abhisit et al), now the UDD (United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship, otherwise known as the...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ britinbangkok.typepad.com

Backpacking and teaching — the perfect combination
East Timor	The ELT Communication Group is actively seeking backpackers and travellers to fill teaching positions at government high schools and language centres. There is no mention of qualifications or paperwork and neither is there any reference to the fact that it is illegal to work in Thailand without a wo...more info>>> Discovered on 13/04/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ whatismatt.com