General Ramblings

Taste of Thailand

One of the weird things about living in Thailand is getting into the groove of how it can be so advanced and yet so backwards at the same time. Bangkok is a city of close to 12 million…

Image Dump - Bangkok Protests, Hua Hin, and Random Stuff

Ever since I had to move because of the protests I've been somewhat internet challenged. I could hijack a wireless signal but the speed was close to nothing. Maybe some low-level web…

Bpauk Daeng – Thailand's Gambling Game

I swear I've never played this game because gambling is illegal in Thailand. :-) Bpauk Daeng is a Thai gambling game that is very popular here in Thailand. It's somewhat like Baccarat…

Bangkok on Fire

I don't even have time to write an update before something new and crazy happens here. I hate posting all of this non-poker related stuff but people are asking for updates every time CNN…

An Update on the Situation in Bangkok

When I left you guys last things were starting to get to the boiling point here in Bangkok. Well, the pot is boiling and spilling out all over the stove. I decided to get out on…

Uhm . . . I'm Scooting For Awhile

The Thai government looks like they've finally had enough. After putting forth a reconciliation roadmap which the red shirts conditionally accepted they've grown tired of the red shirt…

How to sleep at a 5-star hotel for free in Bangkok

Signs of Protest

Some signs, graffiti, posters, etc from the red shirt anti-government protests here in Bangkok, Thailand.

More Clashes With Military in Bangkok

I know this is supposed to be a poker blog but many people have been emailing me, on Twitter, and such telling me they appreciate the updates on what's going on here in Thailand so I'll…

I'm Seeing Red!

Well, I decided to go home from my Soi 11 exile just in time for more violence in the streets. Last Thursday night it kicked off again. While the news media might have you believe that…

Songkran Part IV: Red Woodstock

We had an early start as the party at her aunt's place started fairly early. We got there around 8am and people were already there and many looked like they had already been drinking for…

Songkran Part III: I Can Relate to a Nine Year Old

In the morning we head back over to the temple where Nuey's family has gathered. I remember Nuey taking up a collection last month for her temple and she was here to make a donation. If…

Songkran Part II: Washing Grandma

In the morning, the water still wasn't working so we we had to shower old-school. There's a huge tub of water that they fill when the water is working. From the best I can make out from…

Songkran Part I: No KFC, No Peace!!

Monday afternoon I had some people over my place. Someone mentioned craving some KFC and I went online and placed an order. About ten minutes later I received a phone call from a very…

State of Emergency in Bangkok

Around 6pm (Bangkok time) on Wednesday, Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva declared a state of emergency in the capital city of Bangkok. As scary as they may sound it actually…

Photo Journal of Bangkok Clashes with Police / Military

When I walked down stairs this morning, this was the view I had from standing out in front of my apartment As you can see the police and military have the red shirts held north of Soi 2.…

The Crisis Hits Home

I've written many times about various issues going on here in Thailand. The last several years have not been kind to the kingdom in terms of stability. When they're not closing down…

A Taste of Thailand

Hey look Ma, I canz writes my own name I learned to write my name recently. Well, I knew how to write it in English (thanks, Misses kindergarden teacher I don't remember) but I hadn't…

One of Those Days

I guess yesterday started off like any other normal day. I was plugging away on some work and then I got a text message from a friend of mine who lives out on some farm in Isaan (North…

New Year's Eve in Bangkok

New Year's Eve in Bangkok is always fun. Many people come down to Central Chit Lom which is up the street from my place but I'm not really into massive crowds. Really, it gets like Times…