Compromised By Health And Technology

The reasons as to why people choose to set up and maintain a blog site - albeit, with varying degrees of expertise, enthusiasm and creativity - are as broad and varied as the people themselves, and the subjects they write about. For me, it was partly in response to many a suggestion that I write…

An Afternoon Walkabout In Bangkok Part Three: Ong Ang Canalside Market

Finally back onto Charoen Krung Road, a small flight of steps leads away from the busy main road and to the quiet canalside precinct that is Ong Ang Walking Street.  Looking along an uncharacteristically quiet Charoen Krung Road to the junction with Maha Chai Road. Ong Ang canal is behind me, with the market path…

An Afternoon Walkabout In Bangkok Part Two: From Thep Sirinthra Ratchaworawiharn To Phlab Phla Temple

Continuing my wanderings that began where Thanon Krung Kasem meets Thanon Rama I, continuing along Thanon Luang. First stop, taking a peek at only a small part of the large temple complex of Thep Sirinthra Ratchaworawiharn.... Moving on, to Phlab Phla Chai temple.... Within the grounds of Phlab Phla Chai Temple... These photographs are from…

An Afternoon Walkabout In Bangkok Part One: From The Prostheses Foundation To Krung Kasem Canal

Having four limbs that are strong and healthy is something that we take for granted. Not everyone has such fortune, though, and my respect is immense for those who were either born with disability, or have had to adapt their lives due to misfortune. Years ago, whilst visiting friends in Laos, I was shocked to…

Wat Yannawa: The Boat-Shaped Temple

Time on my hands in Bangkok. Where to go, what to explore without going too far afield or have to fork out too many travel expenses… decisions, decisions. Sometimes, it isn’t that I necessarily have an urge to see a certain place, but maybe it is that I have noticed a particular area when passing…

When A Snake Gets Stuck In A Fence

We get a lot of snakes around here, mostly the sort that are of no detriment to humans. However, each and every one of them gets treated the same way by me. With respect. One of our most common snakes is called “Nguu Sing” (งูสิง – Ptyas, Colubridae family), and whilst it is not venomous…

A Happy Frog

What a happy sight. Cleaning out the water tub for our cows, the water had been bucketed out and deposited on nearby trees, the concrete tank had been scrubbed and now all that was left was to turn on the water and fill it up once more. On went the tap. Out of the pipe…

Bangkok’s Wat Mangkorn Underground Station

Dominoes. Think of their knock-on effect. How often this is a part of everyday life for us - sometimes with dismal results, but also sometimes with exciting discoveries. One such connection-reaction came about following discussion with a friend about the history of old London, in particular its hidden treasures, the less-obvious things that we either…

Games And Songs: Exercises For Both Body And Mind

With registration formalities, ceremonies and speeches ticked off the list and out of the way, the Pha Suk School For Thai Senior Citizens was now officially open, and ready for activities to begin. One of the key factors about this school, and its elder counterpart, the Don Tan School for Thai Kalerng Senior Citizens (already…

Pha Suk School For Thai Senior Citizens: Rounding Things Off With Lunch

No matter how important the ceremony, how big the occasion, how much fun the activities are, there is always one thing that matters more. The lunch that follows. Today’s lunch was no exception. Unlike at the other school for senior citizens in town itself – Pha Suk District Council is happy to provide a free…