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An expat from Bangkok who's trying to be happy like a hippo, looking at the finer things in life. Mostly, it's my rants, raves, observations, and humor along with photos of interesting places, gadgets, events and much more.
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Sirimongkol Singwangcha arrested for selling drugs
Former World Boxing Champion Sirimongkol Singwangcha alias Sirimongkol Singmanasak (Thai: ศิริมงคล สิงห์มนัสศักดิ์) has been arrested for selling Ice drug or Methamphetamine.Chonburi police arrested him o...
Paradorn Srichaphan launches herbal Viagra
Thai tennis superstar Paradorn Srichaphan has launched a new product billed as a natural alternative to Viagra.Yes, he uses it - twice a week. No, it doesn't mean his two-year marriage to former Miss Universe Natalie Glebova from Canada is faltering....
Tata Young Ready For Love
Tata Young's latest international album "Ready For Love" releases on August 25, 2009.The album's first single, "Ready For Love", was written by Alex Smith, Mark Taylor and Ayak Thiik and produced by André Brix Buchman from Valicon Company in Germany...
Liverpool F.C. arrives in Bangkok
English Premier League side Liverpool F.C. arrives in Bangkok today before taking on the Thai national team on July 22.The players arrived at Don Muang Airport this evening and took a bus straight to Hotel Grand Hyatt Erawan.Ticket prices for Liverpo...
David Carradine found dead in Bangkok hotel
Actor David Carradine was found dead in a hotel room in Bangkok on Wednesday."Kung Fu" and "Kill Bill" star Carradine, 72, was in Bangkok to shoot his latest movie, Stretch, and stayed at the Nai Lert Park Hotel on Wireless Road at Suite Room 352 sin...
Manny Pacquiao in Thailand today
Update: Manny "Pac-Man" Pacquiao shakes hands with PM Abhisit Vejjajiva in Bangkok on Monday May 25, 2009.Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao visits Thailand today as a presenter for a Filipino beer brand San Miguel and would host a press conferenc...
Joo Ji Hoon arrested on drug charges
Popular South Korean model and actor Ju Ji Hoon, 26, has been arrested on drug charges! Joo, best known for portraying Crown Prince Lee Shin in the Korean drama Princess Hours (Goong), and movie "The Naked Kitchen", is charged with two counts of taki...
Thai Boxing legend Saensak Muangsurin Dies
Boxing legend Saensak Muangsurin (Thai: แสนศักดิ์ เมืองสุรินทร์) passed away this morning at the age of 58 after suffering from blood infection. The former WBC (World Boxing Council) light welterweight died...
Sayan Doksadao, Thai comedian dies at 48
Sayan Doksadao Muangcharoen (Thai: สายัณห์ ดอกสะเดา ม่วงเจริญ), a popular comedian with Down's syndrome died at Chulalongkorn Hospital on December 14, 2008 at around 6:08pm. He was in a critical conditi...
Mum Jokmok in Ong-Bak 2
Mum Jokmok (Thai: หม่ำ จ๊กมก), one of Thailand's most famous comedian, will be appearing on Ong Bak 2 as a crazy guy.Mom Jok Mok, who's real name is Petchtai Wongkamlao (Thai: เพ็ชรทาย วงศ์คำเหลา)...
Sam Yuranan Pamornmontri to run for Bangkok Governor
Popular actor "Sam" Yuranan Pamornmontri (Thai: แซม ยุรนันท์ ภมรมนตรี) today announced that he is ready to contest in the Bangkok gubernatorial race under the Puea Thai Party banner.Now 45 years old, "Uncle" Sam ...
Nattakorn Devakula runs for Bangkok Governor
News anchorman and talk show host M.L. Nattakorn Devakula (Thai: ม.ล.ณัฐกรณ์ เทวกุล), who is also ex-finance minister Pridiyathorn Devakula's son, registered as an independent candidate to contest in the upcoming Bangkok...
Chalerm Taweebot aka Eddie The Cute Ghost Dies
Comedian Chalerm Taweebot (Thai: นายเฉลิม ทวีบท), 53, better known as Eddie "The Cute Ghost" died of cancer this morning.The Noppharat Ratchathani Hospital announced that Chalerm died at 7:20 am Monday morning, 24 November, ...
Pole Dance at California WOW? 299 Baht!
Just saw this poster today by California WOW that says "XXX Pole Dance" - First Time in Thailand! It also states a Warning: Producing Hot Sexy Divas!Check out the poster below that features one of their regular models in a hot pole dancing pose299 Ba...
Stephanie Rice photographed partying in Patong nightclub
Swim star Stephanie Rice has lashed out, after a mystery man photographed her partying in Thailand and sold the pictures to the media. Stephanie Rice was snapped letting her hair down on the dance floor of a Patong night club.(Photo credit: Live News...
YouTube video: Leena Jang's canal plunge
Here is a YouTube video of Leena Jang's soaky wet plunge into one of Bangkok's dirtiest and smelliest canals, the Khlong Saen Saeb.After looking at the video, it appears as if she plunged into the canal on purpose - could this whole thing be a setup?...
Yoshiki of X-Japan in Bangkok
Yoshiki Hayashi of X Japan, a popular legendary Japanese band arrived in Bangkok on 18th September 2008 as part of his promotional tour across Asia. He arrived on his private Boeing 737 jet at Don Muang Airport, Bangkok at 14:30.More than 1,000 membe...
Stephanie Rice in Thailand
LiveNews reports that swim princess Stephanie Rice is on a week-long holiday in Thailand to cool off.(Photo credit: Getty)Taking a well deserved break, Stephanie Rice headed to Thailand following her Davenport promotional duties and brief illness. Th...
Bangkok Dangerous: Perfect timing?
Bangkok Dangerous, an R-Rated action movie starring Nicolas Cage and Chakrit Yamnam (Thai: ชาคริต แย้มนาม) released at cinemas in Bangkok yesterday. The film has been released just two days after a State of Emergency has bee...
Michael Phelps parades with Mickey Mouse
Michael Phelps is really quick! Quick in making appearances everywhere these days.(Photo credit: Getty)Seen in the photo above, gold medalist Michael Phelps and Mickey Mouse waved to fans at a parade at Disney World on Friday, August 29, 2008, as the...
Michael Jackson & Madonna celebrate 50th birthday
Pop superstar Michael Jackson, who turned 50 yesterday, said he has no plans of retiring from the music scene and insisted he has great things planned ahead in his career. (Photo credit: AFP/Getty Images)MJ admits he still looks back fondly at his tr...
Lee Uhn, Korean star of Coffee Prince Dies in an accident
Lee Uhn, a South Korean actor who acted as Hwang Min Yeop in the popular Korean TV soap Coffee Prince has died from a motorcycle accident. The news has shocked a lot of Korean drama fans in Korea and worldwide. Lee Un, the 27 year old model who recen...
Nishita Shah - Next Generation Billionaire?
Forbes Magazine had made a list of next generation billionaires and, besides the expected names like celebrity golfer Tiger Woods, they mentioned the glamorous Nishita Shah of Indian-origin, the managing director of Thailand's diversified GP Group. N...
Chuwit earns his Master's Degree from Thammasat University
Chuwit Kamolvisit (Thai: ชูวิทย์ กมลวิศิษฎ์), a Thai politician and a former massage parlor tycoon, earned his Master's Degree in Political Science from Thammasat University today. He told reporters that he attended ...
Photos of Angeline Jolie and Brad Pitt's newborn twins released
Here's a first look at Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's newborn twins - Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline. These exclusive photos claim to be the world's most expensive baby snaps. The couple are seen dressed completely in white.PEOPLE magazine reporte...
Saksit Vejsupaporn TOR+ wins favorite Thai artist at MTV Asia Awards 2008
Thai musician Saksith Vejsupaporn 'Tor' (ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ เวชสุภาพร) wins the favorite artist of Thailand at the 2008 MTV Asia Awards held in Malaysia.Tor will meet the press to give a press conference as soon as...
