Category Archives: THAI TRADITIONS; THE NEGATIVE SIDE

Rat eating Thai’s

Posted on 25/01/2012 by Antoni Uni

Capt. Apinan Songkramchai and Pol.Lt.Col Benjapol Rodswasti of Klongluek police station, Sa Keao were searching for drugs and illegal goods at the entrance of Rongklear market at the Aranyaprathet checkpoint. Suddenly they sa w a Cambodian worker pushing a wheelbarrow … Continue reading →

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“You think too much”

Posted on 21/01/2012 by Antoni Uni

As I like to roam in and around wats (Buddhist temples) because of the art and the supposed serenity which I rarely find there anymore in the more “popular” and situated in the city ones unfortunately. Yes, art enough but … Continue reading →

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From crisis to crisis: The danger of zero-sum thinking (Thailand)

Posted on 09/11/2011 by Antoni Uni

Thailand has been beset by continuing crises for the past several decades. Some have been fleeting, some more lasting. These crises have run the gamut from economic to political, to cultural to climatic. All have caused turmoil to each of … Continue reading →

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Drowning stray dogs (soi dogs) in Bangkok

Posted on 08/11/2011 by Antoni Uni

Although I feel very sad about the suffering, mostly poor people, wading through the heavily polluted flood-water and waiting in their housing until the smelling water has been drained to the sea my thoughts are also going to the millions … Continue reading →

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Coordination lacking, say overseas agencies (Thailand)

Posted on 06/11/2011 by Antoni Uni

Humanitarian aid experts say that poor coordination between the government and international organisations, including the United Nations, is hurting flood relief efforts. Diplomatic sources said that while Bangkok had not made a formal request for UN assistance in the country’s … Continue reading →

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Flood-hit Thailand declines offer of help: US Navy

Posted on 25/10/2011 by Antoni Uni

L’histoire se répète, a very wellknown French phrase which means not more and not less: “history repeats itself” AGAIN!!!! Reminds me of the first days of the last Tsunami when the Thai authorities declined offers for help: “no we can … Continue reading →

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Why we lose (Thailand)

Posted on 23/10/2011 by Antoni Uni

Wednesday, late morning: Sand everywhere, in big piles on the ground, with specks flying around, contaminating volunteers’ drinking water. “Heave, heave!” Hundreds of aching bodies, sweat oozing from every pore, laboured under the scorching sun. ………………… On the pavement in … Continue reading →

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Froc skirting the truth

Posted on 20/10/2011 by Antoni Uni

If you are confused and frustrated by the government’s poor and conflicting information about the flood situation, you are not alone. Nearly 90% of the respondents in an Abac poll feel exactly the same. Out of a total score of … Continue reading →

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Stop the stopgap measures; The ‘peter principle’ dictates

Posted on 19/10/2011 by Antoni Uni

Every hour and every day, we hear stories, totally different stories. Bangkok is safe, Bangkok is at risk, flood gates erected, flood gates withstood, flood gates collapsed, Bangkok is safe, flood gates erected, flood gates collaped. In the morning, the … Continue reading →

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