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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• Brit pupils see live sex show in Bangkok during cultural trip!

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 727
  London, November 08 (ANI): A school in Britain has suspended two teachers after it emerged that some pupils watched a live sex show, while on a Far East cultural trip to Thailand. The students of Bingley Grammar, West York had apparently visited Patpong red-light district in Bangkok.The parents learnt about the visit ...
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• 2009 Bangkok on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

  
  Seeking Thailand — Authority: 148
  2009 Bangkok. … Gkay’z Bangkok 09 (Set). 0. Part of: GKAY City Stickers (Pool). 0. stickerart (Pool). 0. STREETART (Pool). 0. Wooster Collective (Pool). 0. graffiti streat art (Pool). 0. Street Art! (Pool) … Hotel Bangkok Thailand- Bangkok Hotels For Business Trips And Tips There are many different reasons ...
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• Students on cultural trip end up at Bangkok sex show

  
  Moo News Moo News - Entertainment, Sports, Showbiz, Celebrities & TV — Authority: 540
  An investigation has been launched by one of the countries oldest schools into reports that students who were on a school trip to Asia were allowed to witness a sex show whist out for the night in Bangkok’s notorious red-light district. A member of staff at Bingley Grammar School said that the revelations were ...
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• YouTube video sinks Turnbull minder

  
  Ohaiyo Business Magazine — Authority: 433
  A media minder for Federal Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull has reportedly quit his job after being linked to an online bout of Liberal factional warfare. The video parodies Liberal MP Alex Hawke by portraying him as an enraged Adolf Hitler, echoing a YouTube trend of dubbing Hitler biopic Downfall with fake ...
  20 hours ago

• Scammed For 1000 Baht – A Sad Tale

  
  Bangkok Diaries — Authority: 103
  Scammed For 1000 Baht – A Sad Tale is a post from: Bangkok Diaries Thank you for reading Bangkok Diaries. If you have a post or a story you would like to share please send us your submissions. Have you checked out our new forums yet? Sign up and get in on the discussions. Have a question about Thailand? ...
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• The Vongthip Letter Nov 09

  
  Seeking Thailand — Authority: 148
  Long live our king! Since HM the king has checked into the hospital some six weeks ago, his loyal have been worried sick about the state of his health until. Siam Delight Promotion at Le Spa, Pullman Bangkok King Power (Thaipr.net) Until 31st December 2009, Pullman Bangkok King Power proudly presents a ...
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• WFFBKK 09 review: Mundane History

  
  Wise Kwais Thai Film Journal — Authority: 474
  Directed by Anocha Suwichakornpong Starring Phakpoom Surapongsanurak, Arkaney Cherkham, Paramej Noieam Opening film of the 7th World Film Festival of Bangkok, November 6, 2009 Wise Kwais rating: 5/5 Like a jazz saxophone solo, Mundane History wails. It circles around, repeats patterns and doubles back on ...
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• BKKIFF 09: The Southeast Asian selection

  
  Wise Kwais Thai Film Journal — Authority: 474
  Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore are represented at the 7th World Film Festival of Bangkok. Among the highlights is Malaysian-Canadian director Chris Chongs Karaoke , which premiered earlier this year in the Directors Fortnight at Cannes , which was shot on a Malaysian palm plantation Tropical ...
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• Indian women’s hockey team in Asia Cup final

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 727
  Bangkok, Nov 6 (IANS) The Indian women’s hockey team edged past South Korea 3-2 to enter the final of the Asia Cup and also qualify for the 2010 World Cup in Argentina.India led 3-0 with two strikes from Jasjeet Kaur and one from Rani Ramphal before Korea came back strongly in the final moments through [...]
  2 days ago

• Emirates unviels major expansion across Asia Pacific

  
  PlaneTalking.com — Authority: 441
  In a major expansion spanning two months, Emirates will advance its footprint in Asia Pacific with planned capacity enhancements to Bangkok, Sydney, Manila and Jakarta.
  2 days ago

• Noble rumrudee 64sqm 1 bed 2 bath bangkok rentals

  
  Seeking Thailand — Authority: 148
  Noble 09 Condo for rent near BTS Ploenchit 1 bedroom 64 sqm for rent, Private & Chic Low-rise condominium, close to Rumrudee Village less than 120 M… Bangkok, BTS-Skytrain on Flickr - Photo Sharing! Bangkok, BTS-Skytrain by Mistifarang - Antoni Uni. doors closed. To take full advantage of Flickr, you ...
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• Link Love: Favorites From Twitter & More

  
  Popwuping — Authority: 432
  Thai. Art by kelake Some of my favorite links of the week found on twitter, plus the new phone from my friends at HTC. It looks sweet. Singapores New Breed of Bar can be found in the Dempsey Hill neighbourhood. The former site of an amry barracks is now a mecca of bars and restaurants. Thai tourism hit by ...
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• DOG ON A BIKE / CHIEN SUR VELO – BANGKOK, THAILAND

  
  Home Alone Critter Care of Columbia County, Oregon — Authority: 164
  Image taken upon 2007-10-06 17:23:27 by Sailing “Footprints: Real to Reel” (Ronn ashore). Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Buzz up! Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Share this on Facebook Tweet This! Add this to ...
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• Salsa celebrations in Bangkok

  
  Newley Purnell — Authority: 120
  A quick note to dance lovers in the Thai capital: SalsaBangkok Fiesta 2009 kicked off yesterday. Salsa? In Thailand? You better believe it. The event lasts through the weekend and includes various happenings at venues around town. There are parties, workshops, competitions and more. The program can be found at ...
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• WFFBKK 09: Despite censors, there are still Thai films to see

  
  Wise Kwais Thai Film Journal — Authority: 474
  Censors have banned one of the Thai entries in this year’s World Film Festival of Bangkok , but there remains an exceptionally strong selection of experimental homegrown shorts and features. The short explanation is that Thunska Pansittivorakul’s controversial This Area is Under Quarantine went unrated by ...
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• Emirates expands capacity to Bangkok, Sydney, Manila and Jakarta

  
  Bangalore Aviation — Authority: 424
  Dubai based Emirates airlines is undertaking a major expansion of its capacity adding 17 flights per week to Bangkok, Sydney, Manila and Jakarta. This represents a massive 13% increase in seat capacity and takes the airlines operations up to 187 flight per week. Starting December 2009, Emirates will introduce a ...
  3 days ago

• Etihad signs new codeshare deal with UKs Flybe

  
  PlaneTalking.com — Authority: 441
  Etihad Airways customers around the world will soon be able to fly to a host of new regional airports within the UK, following the signing of a new codeshare agreement with Flybe, the biggest regional airline in Europe.
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• STEAK 1 Restaurant Bangkok?

  
  TeakDoor.com - The Thailand Forum — Authority: 164
  I spent one night in BKK at the start of October, 1st time in years, the place doesnt seem to have changed apart from one major draw card is missing. I always ate at a restaurant near Dynasty Inn just down from Nana called STEAK 1. It had an open air side to it and an airconditioned side as well. They served the most ...
  3 days ago

• Bangkok condo for rent - Royal Place 1 Condo

  
  TeakDoor.com - The Thailand Forum — Authority: 164
  Condo for rent [at] Royal Place 1 Condo One bedroom apartment available for rent at Pathumwan (Next to The Four Seasons hotel, near Grand Hyatt, Central World, etc) Floor space 75m2. Fully furnished, fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, 2 air-con. Near BTS (200m). Access to 2 Sports clubs For rent at 22,000 ...
  3 days ago

• Bangkok rated favorite destination among 10 Asian cities (China Daily)

  
  Seeking Thailand — Authority: 148
  BANGKOK: Bangkok, the Thai capital, was voted by foreign tourists as the most attractive city to visit among 10 of the 11 member cities of the Asian Network of Major Cities 21 (ANMC 21), with Thai food the most attractive factor, Thai News Agency online reported Wednesday. Fugitive banker extradited to Thailand - ...
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