I first met the big Dutchman at Thai Garden Restaurant, at the time he, his wife Dao & newcomer, David Polman had formed a company, with Jeff & Dave being co general managers, while Dao really did everything from dishes to curry, and with a hardworking attitude and smile. Jeff was a large man, at [...]
Sean of the Dead is a beloved film. I have a hard time remembering a film that caused so much word on the street my way. When I did not yet see the film people would say “whatthefucknagyyouhavetoseeitfuck!” The second film by Wright: Hot Fuzz is an anticipated film and reviews are now starting to [...]
Reviewed by Mike Pinsky Quote: “Bloo is the perfect example of this attention to design. He is so perfectly simple in execution; a fluidly curving blue shape, like a Jean Arp sculpture brought to life.” No Reservations Trailer I’m not much one for romantic comedies in general. Don’t get me wrong, there are a couple [...]
After the Chinese New Year bomb blast, despite all the negative response and advice, I decided to go with a long time no see hometown friend Phil, to visit Pattani, the Muslim centre of the South. The night before leaving for Pattani, we were briefed and cautioned by a friend who is a high ranking [...]
The Grand Palace Many people who visit thai-blogs.com are looking for ideas for their next holiday to Thailand. For most people, their holidays always start and end in Bangkok. Some people like to get out of the city as quick as they can. However, the city has a lot to offer. What I am going [...]
Reviewed by Dan Mancini Quote: “For its first 20 or so minutes, The Burmese Harp feels like the weirdest, darkest musical ever made.” Next James Bond Film A Direct Sequel To Casino Royale The last James Bond film, Casino Royale was a total triumph on almost every level (notice I said ALMOST). The only real [...]
The above photograph is a survival. The Asian Pacific Postal Training Centre used to function from these premises. Now its name has changed to The Asian Pacific Postal College. It’s a premiere institution in Bangkok under the ageis of The Universal Postal Union and the Asian Pacific Postal Union. The old premises have lots of [...]
When rival figure skaters Chazz Michael Michaels (Will Ferrell) and Jimmy MacElroy (Jon Heder) go ballistic in an embarrassing, no-holds-barred fight at the World Championships, they are stripped of their gold medals and banned from the sport for life. Ratatouille Trailer Here’s your first peak at the first real Ratatouille trailer. The trailer is in [...]
The Grand Palace Many people who visit thai-blogs.com are looking for ideas for their next holiday to Thailand. For most people, their holidays always start and end in Bangkok. Some people like to get out of the city as quick as they can. However, the city has a lot to offer. What I am going [...]
Could it be? Might it actually happen? If so… my joy will be overwhelming. But I still can’t quite bring myself to believe it. News on the Indiana Jones 4 front (which I still think is a giant elaborate lie by Spielberg and Lucas to torture us fans, considering how many times over they last [...]