Volunteering has conventionally been linked to good people with good intentions. When done well, volunteering can benefit many people, communities, professionals and governments as well as raise awareness on social issues beyond the duration of the volunteering itself. In recent years, however, we have come to understand that there can be severe harm done due … More Volunteering: when doing good does harm
In Bangkok, when you want to cut through traffic fastest, motorbike taxis are your answer! Today, I decided to film my route from home to work and back (and realised my camera is crap at focusing in the dark). I hope you enjoy the clip! Speaking of shut up and “drive”… Yesterday, I did a … More Bangkok traffic as seen from a motorbike taxi (and DJ Kilmore)
Even after having lived in Thailand for nearly 15 months now, I still have a few questions about Thailand that I haven’t figured out the answers of yet. If feet are considered the dirtiest and lowest part of the body, I wonder if there are any Thai people who love feet? Like, people with a … More A few questions about Thailand
* By ‘normal’, I mean ‘socially accepted’ rather than ‘common’. Ten things that are ‘normal’ in Thailand, but not elsewhere 1. Eating disorders When you visit Thailand, you notice soon enough that everyone is pretty slim or even skinny. When I first arrived, I thought this was a natural thing – generally speaking, Asians have … More Ten things that are ‘normal’* in Thailand, but not elsewhere… and vice versa
Last weekend, I went to my first music festival in Thailand. Back in Europe, I love summers and festivals are one big reason for this! Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect of Silverlake, so I kept my expectations low. I bought my ticket back in November, but EDC sent me to Indonesia for a … More Incubus @ Silverlake Music Festival
I haven’t written in a long time… I decided the first post of the year 2012 should be about the first thing I did in 2012. On New Year’s Day, I was in Khao Lak. I had just returned from a three-day Similan liveaboard dive trip with Sea Dragon Dive Center and had spent New … More Similan Islands diving trip
It’s one week until Christmas Day. In Bangkok, all shopping malls are filled with Christmas and New Year’s decorations, there is Christmas shopping advertising everywhere and the Christmas songs keep on coming through the speaker boxes. Yet, I cannot feel it. Not that I’m usually a Christmas lover – I’m actually quite a Grinch – … More Where are you, Christmas?
This monsoon season and its heavy floods have been the worst in 50 years in Thailand. So far, there have been nearly 300 reported deaths, over two million people affected (with 110,000 people left homeless) and damages are estimated up to US$ 5.1 billion. And water levels are continuing to rise due to heavy rain … More Thailand floods 2011 – Volunteering for relief
The Vegetarian Festival (เทศกาลกินเจ) was held in Thailand 27 September – 5 October 2011 (or, the equivalent Thai year of 2554). This annual Festival is the celebration of the Chinese community’s belief that abstinence from meat and various stimulants will help obtain good health and peace of mind. Ironically, my visit to China was the last … More The Vegetarian Festival – another thing I love about Thailand
Most NGOs don’t pay their juniors much. I know a lot of people who work (or have worked) for no pay or stipend at all. Luckily, I get a small stipend and although it’s more than the average Thai salary, it’s not enough to cover all my living expenses – it basically goes straight into … More ฿100 a day challenge
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