Wat Bang Phra Magic Tattoo Festival and other stories

Wat Bang Phra Magic Tattoo Festival
Thailand	The annual Wai Khru ceremony at Wat Bang Phra in Nakhon Chaisi district took place yesterday. For many foreigners this has become known as the Tattoo Festival. Thais from all over the country come to pay respect to their "teacher", Luang Poh Pern, and also to have their magical tattoos recharged. I ...more info>>> Discovered on 09/03/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ thai-blogs.com/
Teaching mathematics and science in English
Malaysia	In this globalised and still fast globalising world, there is absolutely a very pressing need for all Malaysians to enhance their proficiency of international languages, such as English and Mandarin. However, the better way is to interest and teach children and youths the languages through proper la...more info>>> Discovered on 09/03/2009 12:01:00 Discovered @ jameswongwingon-online.blogspot.com
Hanshik 100 en Français!
South Korea	For francophone fans of the ?? 100, please visit Madame Choi’s translation! tip of the fat hat to an acorn in the dog’s food ...more info>>> Discovered on 09/03/2009 12:01:00 Discovered @ fatmanseoul.com
3-in-1
Vietnam	We had three things to celebrate today: 15 Year Anniversary -- met Mai 15 years ago today in the Hue, Central Post Office Mai's Mother's Birthday -- didn't ask how old she is :-) International Women's Day The above picture is Mai bringing in the cake, her Mom holding the cake with Mai's sister ...more info>>> Discovered on 09/03/2009 06:01:00 Discovered @ vietnamzen.com
Sushi Cam
Vietnam	Possibly my favourite YouTube clip of all time. Wish I'd thought of this - via @radioproducer...more info>>> Discovered on 09/03/2009 06:01:00 Discovered @ noodlepie.typepad.com
We'll Have a Gay Old Time - Perspective XIX: The Little Things XII
Vietnam	1) "We plan to fail" - this is an idea I had for an Apple theme line - the idea being that they try so many innovative things that there has to be a lot of room for failure. Every business should allow more room for failure. 2) There's a penguin on my cigarettes surrounded by gold stars. I doubt tha...more info>>> Discovered on 09/03/2009 06:01:00 Discovered @ wildwildeastdailies.blogspot.com
Bantayan Island Pictures
Philippines	Bantayan Island in Pictures I will just go ahead and post the gallery for now of all the pictures I took during my first trip to Bantayan Island. We still have a LOT of the Island I have not seen. Jessie saw bit more of it than I did. That's okay, I got more rest than she did. :) There is an ol...more info>>> Discovered on 09/03/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ cebuexperience.com
Becoming One With Where You Live (part 1)
Philippines	I have been living in the Philippines now 15 months and I hear comments about and from Foreigners living here. Today at the Palengke I thought about how we are looked at and felt by the local Filipinos. Every Sunday morning we get up early and go to Agdao Public Market. There as at a lot [...]...more info>>> Discovered on 09/03/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ americanindavao.com
renting or buying a house
Philippines	I’m writing today about renting or buying a house to live in. Moving to the Philippines requires a lot of things to take care for. One of the very important things is where you are going to live. If you are a millionaire like Bill Gates, you don’t have to worry about all this. You [...]...more info>>> Discovered on 09/03/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ jansblog.expatinthephilippines.com
Long-necked Hilltribe in Mae Hong Son
Thailand	Have you ever been in a car for a long time when you have gone somewhere far? I am sure most people have done it before and I don’t think anyone likes it. For me, I don‘t just dislike it, I would say that I “hate” it. But now, after I went on a trip from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son in Northern Thaila...more info>>> Discovered on 09/03/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ thaicultureblogs.com
Bird-Singing Contest in Yala
Thailand	Thai Muslim villagers look at birds in cages taking part in a bird-singing contest in Yala province, about 1,100 km (683 miles) south of Bangkok March 8, 2009. About 6000 birds took part in this competition. REUTERS/Surapan Boonthanom (THAILAND ANIMALS SOCIETY) Thai Muslim villagers look at bir...more info>>> Discovered on 09/03/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ thaiphotoblogs.com
san ba games
China	Today is International Women's Day (san ba, for short). Yesterday, somewhat bizarrely, I was invited to join one group to help them celebrate.Leave CommentRelated Entries:YouTube Down the Tube AgainIt's Not Fare! #2Bang! Bang!Boom!Free MoneyHappy Niu YearLiuzhou Scenes 2Liuzhou Museumslow train comi...more info>>> Discovered on 09/03/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ liuzhou.blog-city.com
In Sanya - Final Thoughts
China	Sanya Bay Alright, I could pretend like the week and a half since we returned from Sanya was used to properly reflect on the vacation before I post final thoughts about China’s only tropical destination. But that would be a lie. Every…...more info>>> Discovered on 09/03/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ thehumanaught.com
Why Set Yourself on Fire? Story of the Self-Immolating Uyghurs
China	A week and a half ago a family of three Xinjiang Uyghurs - a mom, dad, and son - set themselves on fire in Beijing as an act of protest over a housing dispute.  At the time of the actual event, much speculation made its way around the internet as to the reason for this self-immolation but very ...more info>>> Discovered on 09/03/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ farwestchina.com
In A Pool of My Own Blood!
Thailand	"Bangkok's bastion of wholesome and culturally acceptable tourism."Established in the early fifties, it's a quirky place.And boasts the oldest unchanged hotel lobby in Bangkok.Koh Samui? No The Atlantas's pool on Soi 2."No sex tourists, louts or other degenerates." A principled stand that makes fo...more info>>> Discovered on 09/03/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ thaigirl2004.blogspot.com
Selfridges, Bullring, Birmingham
Japan	Some more architecture pics not from Japan.When I first saw this amazing building I was surprised to learn that it was in Birmingham, a fairly ugly city in the midlands of England.A little later I had to change buses in Birmingham so took the opportunity to take a few shots, but then went back to Bi...more info>>> Discovered on 09/03/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ ojisanjake.blogspot.com
Happy Holidays
Thailand	Lahu villagers from Jabo, in northern Thailand, pound sticky rice in order to make New Year’s cakes for spirit offerings Happy International Women’s Day, to all of you female friends. To the men out there: please treat the women in your life kindly today. And happy Lahu New Year, a week...more info>>> Discovered on 09/03/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ ramblingspoon.com