So I have been reading a local English language newspaper called the Bangkok Post. It's no New York times, but it pretty good at covering world events, local news and has a pretty robust sports section including American football, baseball, golf and more! (Although I have to say European soccer appears to be the sport of choice here - especially UK Premiere League)
I couldn't resist sharing one of the more odd snippets though that was in this morning's paper. Just further evidence that it is very different here!
Excerpt from Bangkok Post, Oct 2, 2007
Snake bite kills drinker
PHNOM PENH: A Cambodian man who took off his trousers, tied the legs at the bottom and wrangled a 2 meter cobra into them, died when it bit him through the fabric. Chab Kear,36, saw the reptile in a river and captured it in the hopes of selling it. He tied the animal inside his trousers and a scarf around his waist, but as he continued drinking the snake managed to bite Kear three times. His last words were "Don't worry, it's nothing a drink can't fix."
So, I promise more reports from BKK soon....some future entries I have in mind include:
- Expat office life: the who's, what's and how's of my office culture
- It's good to be king: the constitutional monarchy in Thailand
- Chiang Mai: I am headed to the north this weekend and will report back
- The new apartment: moving in soon and will send photos
and more.....
Until later,
Joanna
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2 comments:
Lucie is thinking of doing a blog to share "News from the South." There are lots of strange creatures, danger, and mayhem.
I wouldn't be surprised if she puts up a webcam - she's a cheeky girl, that one!
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