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Before we start: They’re expat writers, and not sexpat writers, as some people may derogatively assume. They may mention a few bar girl here and there. The bar girls’ unique Issanian-behaviourism may be a reoccuring theme. Their books may cater for the customers of Bangkok’s bar scene. But the authors are strictly expat writers.
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Sit back and enjoy a great read: The cover story of TIME magazine about Thailand’s beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej, published on Monday, April 3rd, 1950. Some serious news-vintage about the return of the King from Switzerland.
“For good & ill, Siam was changing,” TIME’s correspondent wrote back then. A lot of water has since flown down [...] |
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In case you missed this year’s tattoo frenzy @ Wat Bang Phra just west of Bangkok in Nakhon Pathom, you better make plans for next year’s frenzy.
As you all know, tattoos carved into your flesh by mantra-praying monks protect against misery, broken hearts, even bullets.
Which is why Thailand is such a peaceful, chosen society. And [...] |
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The time of the year so many try to avoid is here again: Songkran. Thailand’s damp-chaotic New Year celebration. But there’s more to the celebration than just good wishes and water battles. The national insanity, with the country transforming itself into a madhouse, is a stabilizing factor.
From our dear officials you’ll hear that they try [...] |
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A good sandwich is the probably most underestimated item of food. Simplicity and creativity are key to a good sandwich. The correct bread with the correct texture, correct fillings, correct sauce and correct “bite” all add up to the … perfectly balanced taste. If you’re a sandwich-gourmet, Bangkok can be your safe haven.
You’ll agree that [...] |
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She’s the kind of woman you wouldn’t mind to marry yourself: She’s beautiful, cheerful, bright - and has a smartphone not to show off with. She’s a Thai woman who actually knows how to use that phone.
Meet Nikki Assavathorn aka Khun Nikki, as she’s known among her hundreds of no more lonely hearts in Bangkok. [...] |
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Austin, Texas is a golfer's paradise. This is a brief summary of the golf courses located in & around Austin. |
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The state of Arizona has long been recognized as a premier destination for golf lovers. According to Phoenix golf source, metropolitan Phoenix has over 185 golf destinations, which includes public, private and resort golf courses. |
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The club head and grip weights always vary due to every individual golfer's need. For instance, if a golfer needs more swing weight (head weight) or a larger grip size (grip weight). These custom weights are available in a lot of different units but the weight measurement units of the shaft are still much more variable. |
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Most people do not consider miniature golf to be much of a challenge, but they also probably forget how much fun it can be. What better way to spend some good quality time with your family or friends, get some exercise and have some affordable fun. |
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Finding your ball behind a large tree or immersed in a sand trap are two of the obstacles golfers hope to avoid during a game, among others. Here are some of the routes a golfer can take to get out of these situations and overcome the challenge such obstacles present. |
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Part of being a professional golf entertainer is trying to come up with new ideas or shots that audiences may find funny or amazing. In doing so you always risk looking like an idiot when something turns out to not be funny or amazing. Let's face it, there are only so many ways you can hit a 7 iron and make it exciting. |
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You'll probably agree that opinions across the board vary. However I think it's probably safe to say that most people think that getting the ball airborne all comes down to the angle of the club face. While that's partially true, there is a lot more than that to take into consideration. |
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An article about how to choose quality golf shoes to win the game of golf. This article gives useful tips for shopping for the best golf shoes. |
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Being a good golfer is fine, but if you want to get ahead and try to break into the PGA possibilities of pro golfing, a high standard of golf instruction is a must. Basically, you need to know that it is going to be a long, slow adventure and you will need to posses the fortitude to be able to continue to practice even when you're hitting the ball badly, and take my word for this, you will go through periods when you do hit the ball badly. |
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The Simple Golf Swing is probably the number one bestselling golf instruction ebook on the internet. This system is laid out in a easy to understand and simple to read instructions so you can go practice what has been taught ASAP. |
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The correct golf swing is not easily achieved with just a single practice session. The only way to learn the correct golf swing is through consistent practice. The reason is because the correct golf swing is a set of movements that the body finds extremely unnatural and uncomfortable. |
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You have just hit a great drive but it runs into a fairway bunker! You are still a long way from the green so you want to get out and get as far as possible up the fairway. So what is the easiest way to get out and get a long way up the fairway? |
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Playing golf is a dynamic process, one that will prove to be very rewarding. Women are increasingly finding that learning to play golf is critical to their business careers. Learning to play golf is simple, relaxing and enjoyable, although learning to play golf well requires persistence. Playing golf is a life long experience and the journey is teaching you to gain mastery with ones emotions, physical movement patterns and thought processes. |
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For some people, learning a simple golf swing for best results golf is a great relaxing activity. Don't be so competitive that you forget that golf is a game played competitively for enjoyment. They say golf is like life, but don't believe them. |
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