bangkok

The capital of Thailand, Bangkok is known locally as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon for short (there are actually 42 syllables in total, for those with large lungs).

Sometimes called "the Venice of the East" for its canals - it is built around the majestic Chao Phraya River. But today it has many modern buildings, horrific traffic, and a population estimated at up to 15 million.

Bloggers may be writing about of about the realities of life there, about holidaying there, about movies set in the city. Or they may be living there.

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  Living Social's Thai purchase just launched a QR code based ad campaign in Bangkok. Execution is sketchy, but the concept is bold and promising
  by kpisco / on Dec 17, 2011
• in Travel
  Thailand Healthcare: Medical tourism in Bangkok and Phuket
  Don’t be surprised if your need for a hip replacement or prostrate surgery lands you on a plane to Thailand.
  by / on Nov 18, 2011

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• Leading Thailand hotelier receives prestigious Skal award

  
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  One of Thailand’s most knowledgeable and experienced hoteliers, Eric Hallin, has been presented with the Malai Sakolviphak Award by the President of Skal International Bangkok. read more
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• Dirty Beaches at the Casino Lisboa

  
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  Foreign letters.  Flashing lights.  Guy and his drums.  A girl dances in the night.  A man practices how to fight.  Strobe.  Deep voice. A mustache, a baseball cap, and caps in teeth.  Upside down.  Right side up.  Strobe.  The neon lights. Camera hands.  Girls in streets.  Some kid dances.  Some guy ...
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• A Day Trip from Bangkok to Bang Pa-In Summer Palace and Ayutthaya

  
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  While visiting Thailand, we wanted to build in a day trip to Ayutthaya and Bang Pa-In Summer Palace.   I found the easiest way to do this was to book a private tour for one of the days we were in Bangkok.   I highly recommend booking private tours for any trips in Thailand that require driving a long distance or ...
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• Mecca for Backpackers: Khao San Road in Bangkok, Thailand

  
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  Meet up with backpackers in Machu Picchu or in the depths of Calcutta or roaming the clubs in Hamburg, and you will find that everyone has something to say about this short street in Bangkok, the famous (or infamous )  “backpacker’s ghetto” of Khao San Road.   For backpackers exploring Southeast Asia, it is ...
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• Asian stocks rise on signs of steady US recovery

  
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  BANGKOK (AP) — Evidence of a steady economic recovery in the U.S. helped push Asian stock markets higher Monday. A gauge of future economic activity issued Friday rose more than expected, a sign that the world’s biggest economy is improving. Consumer confidence also rose, offsetting several lackluster reports on ...
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• CEBU Pacific to start direct flights to Phuket

  
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  Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB), the largest flag carrier of the Philippines with headquarters in Metro Manila is all set to launch direct flights to Phuket, Thailand from August 16, 2013. With the start of new flights CEB will be first airline to provide direct services to Phuket from Manila. The airline will provide ...
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• iPhone 5 Exploded in Bangkok

  
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  iPhone Case explode or burn back occurs again. This time the burst was the latest iPhone, the iPhone 5 and occurred in the city of Bangkok, Thailand. This incident experienced by a businessman named Suwicha Uasomsaksakul, last March. He reported the iPhone 5 is suddenly exploding when used calling for about 30 ...
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• Use of Social Media Is Growing Fast In Thailand

  
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  More than one in three Thais over 10-years-old have social media accounts. 25 million Thais now use the internet, of whom 18 million have accounts at one or more of the social media sites, reports Bangkok Post. Facebook is the most popular social network in Thaland. Growth of Facebook users... Read more »
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• Bangkok Thailand Trip Info And Photos

  
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  Bangkok is as hallucinogenic as it is miscellaneous; a soft pot of striking fragrances, exciting visions and pictorial pleasures. Its a city with endless layers which you need to discover to disclose its secreted mysteries.The Emerald Buddha Temple The Shrine of the Emerald Buddha, situated within the complex of the ...
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• Night Market in Hua Hin, Thailand

  
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  This is the second article in a six-part series about Hua Hin, Thailand, a coastal city near Bangkok on the Gulf of Thailand. This post is about the Night Market in Hua Hin Town. Hua Hin hosts the annual King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament , a fun and unique sporting event. The 2012 tournament inspired me to write ...
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• Druggy catches Phuket cop on the can, steals firearm, heads to McDonalds

  
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  PHUKET: -- A Patong Deputy Superintendent was caught with his pants down in Kathu Police Station during the graveyard shift after a meth-fiend robbed his office as he was taking a 20 minute break in the washroom. “When I returned from the toilet, I found my property had been stolen,” said Patong Police Deputy ...
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• A traveler’s guide to eating insects

  
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  Fried crickets and grasshoppers are sold at markets like this one in Vientiane. According to a recent U.N. report, insects could be a solution to some of the worlds food and health problems. ...
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• Successful Tips For Commercial Real Estate

  
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  Organization is key to a successful commercial real estate transaction. No matter how savvy you think you are when it comes to real estate, there are probably things you still do not know or understand. This article has a variety of tips concerning commercial property investment. Regardless of whether you are buying ...
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• Cosmetic Surgery Tips And Advice You Can Benefit From

  
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  There are those who think that plastic surgery is unhealthy. In truth, there isn’t anything wrong with it; it can even help your health. If you are unhappy with your appearance, cosmetic surgery can give you an ego boost and improve your self image. Keep reading to find out more about surgery and make sure Read ...
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• Motorsports: Formula E touts Renault relationship with new car design, adds Bangkok to calender

  
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  Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Renault , Asia , Racing The Formulec EF01 is a pretty sweet all-electric race car, but its really been just a place holder for the vehicles that will eventually form the FIA Formula E Championship grid. Along with an announcement that Renault will be a technical partner, the ...
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• Bai Ling – Bangkok Bound

  
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  Bai Ling showing her famous long, hard nipples as she has sex with a guy in bed, riding him for a while before climbing off and putting on a robe.
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• Diary of The Travelling Seanchai :- Paradise at the end of the road

  
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  Diary of The Travelling Seanchai :-  Paradise at the end of the road 2007-01-15 to 2007-01-21 So I last left you in Phnom Penh. Well the Heart of Darkness did get my money for a third night and the cheer I got from the staff when I walked through the door was a little disconcerting! Next morning I was up and ...
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• Hong Kong airport

  
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  On my way back to Bangkok. http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/HOQyi
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• Drugs worth 450 mln THB seized at Chatuchak Market in Bangkok

  
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  BANGKOK, May 18 – Methamphetamine pills and crystal meth pills (ice) worth Bt450 million were seized in the crowded centre of Chatuchak Weekend Market today. There were 1.45 million meth pills, while eight kilos of crystal meth were confiscated. According to Immigration Police, a network of ethnic Hmong people ...
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• Thai Police Arrest Iranian Serial Thief Escaping To Malaysia

  
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  BANGKOK – May 17, 2013 [PDN]; Various police chiefs and commanders held a press conference regarding the arrest of Iranian Mr. Oodi Rishak. A warrant of arrest was issued on May 12, 2012 for stealing from tourists in Bangkok, he then escaped from the Thai police. Read more: pattayadailynews.com
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