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Coping with Thailand’s Tightened Visa Regulations

A sudden tightening of Thailand's Tourist Visa regulations will send tens of thousands of long-term travelers out of its borders over the next four months, including Nola L. Kelsey.

Wat Pho in Bangkok – Bangkok, Thailand

Vasudev Murthy cleverly dodges several scam artists en route to various Buddhist temples in Bangkok.

Suntan Laotian – Laos

John M. Edwards becomes bronzed as a Buddha in Laos.

Please Pass the Gonads – Vietnam

Joe Reynolds describes his instant, easy relationship with Tong, his new, nineteen-year-old friend. He recalls the vivid memory he has when he turned to wave one last time as he said goodbye to Tong a

A Thai Tour Of The Simolan and Surin Islands – Thailand

Craig Bullock is slightly unsure what the 100 odd people will think when three Farangs – the only Farangs – turn up for a tour advertised in a local Bangkok newspaper that includes scuba diving on som

Buses in Myanmar – Yangon to Mandalay, Myanmar

Seth Bourget advises travelers to stay off the buses in Myanmar – for reasons that are not always obvious.

Morning walk on Silom – Bangkok, Thailand

As a westerner, Barry Manners was taught at school and at home to understand, not just to learn. But that’s not Thai.

Of Gentle Giants and Lights – Donsol, Sorsogon, Philippines

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Hanoi Heaven – Hanoi, Vietnam

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Bangkok Blues – Bangkok, Thailand

John M. Edwards finds no bang for the baht.