Posts Tagged ‘Bangkok’
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010
FIFA WORLD CUP 03/07/2010 - The stage is set for an exciting quarter final. At 21:00 Thai time, it is Argentina V Germany, which is followed by Paraquay V Spain at 01:00 hours. Although it is an unpredictable World Cup this year, I think Spain and Argentina will win. However, as we have seen so far, anything could happen. Yesterday, Holland sent Brazil home in a surprise 2-1 result. Former World Cup winners France and Italy both crashed out very early, and pathetic England suffered their heaviest defeat in the history of the World Cup.
WEATHER WATCH – Heavy rainfall has hit Bangkok these past two nights, but the FIFA World Cup is definitely giving the bar trade in Thailand a much-needed boost.
Tags: Bangkok, bars, FIFA World Cup, pubs, Thai, Thailand
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Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
SOI COWBOY – LITTLE LAS VEGAS
I have visited Soi Cowboy several times in recent weeks. Despite the hype from some people, it was not that busy in the majority of go-go bars. In fact, Marc who is the manager of Dollhouse told me last night, bar trade in Soi Cowboy slowed down a lot these past few weeks. As I have said before, it is the same everywhere with very few exceptions. (more…)
Tags: Bacarra, Bangkok, Dave The Rave, Dean Barrett, Dollhouse, Facedbook, Go-Go Bars, go-go girls, katoeys, lady-boys, Long Gun, Midnite, Raw Hide, Sahara, Soi Cowboy, Thai girls, Thailand, Twitter
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Sunday, June 27th, 2010
Chequers Sports Pub is located near Dynasty Inn, just before Hillary 2 Bar on Soi Nana in Bangkok. (more…)
Tags: Bangkok, Chequers Pub, Soi Nana
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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
FIFA WORLD CUP TONIGHT – America V Algeria will be on at 21:00 with America needing a win to go through to the last sixteen. Later on at 01:30 Germany need to beat Ghana to progress in the tournament. (more…)
Tags: Bangkok, Bulls Head Pub, England, Pattaya, Thailand, World Cup
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Thursday, June 17th, 2010
WHERE HAVE ALL THE FARANGS GONE?
Just lately, the Thais are asking us why there are so few foreigners visiting Thailand this month. With confused expressions they genuinely ask, ‘Where farang go, why not come Thailand?’ With a wry smile we reply, ‘Why do you think they are not coming?’ It is as though the mini civil war in Bangkok never happened. Hey, perhaps they think it was a Hollywood movie! (more…)
Tags: Bangkok, Nana Plaza, Patpong, Pattaya, Soi Cowboy, Thailand, Thais, tourism
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Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
Thailand Tonight is running late and will be online tomorrow 17/06/2010 at around 18:00 Thai time. It has been a hectic week for Dave The Rave with added pressure from the aftermath of the violence in Bangkok. Currently, it is a testing time for many of us here in Thailand.
GO-GO GURU GUIDE – I have started to write my Go-Go Guru Guide, which will cover various aspects of Thailand nightlife. I will guide you through the maze of Thailand’s bar culture. Many people ask me questions and the Go-Go Guru Guide will answer those questions and conundrums for you.
QUICK CLICK – GO-GO GURU GUIDE – BAR CODE
SHARING IS CARING – Share it on Facebook or Twitter.
Tags: Bangkok, Dave The Rave, Go-Go Guru, nightlife, Thai, Thailand
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Friday, June 11th, 2010
BANGKOK UPDATE – There is a necessity to keep the Thailand updates coming, because a number of people remain unsure about the situation here in Bangkok. I am still being asked if Bangkok is peaceful and if it is safe to visit. Yes, I can confirm that life in the Thai capital has returned to normal. In fact, Bangkok is too quiet for such a huge, sprawling metropolis. But, the good news is that there are no armed soldiers on the streets, no imposed curfews, no anti-government protests and no violence. If you don’t like crowded and conjested places, this makes it an ideal time to visit Bangkok right now.
WEATHER WATCH – We have received some heavy rain in Bangkok, but as of yet there are no daily downpours. The rainfalls cooler temperature does bring some relief to the searing heat and high humidity, because it has been an exceptional hot season, even by Thai standards.
Tags: Bangkok, news, Thailand
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Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
BANGKOK BURNING – THE AFTERMATH
I recall the ancient Chinese curse, ‘May you live in interesting times.’ Well, it has certainly been interesting times, if not downright frightening times in parts of Bangkok recently. (more…)
Tags: Bangkok, Dave The Rave, Hua Hin, Koh Samet, Koh Samui, Pattaya, Phuket, Stickman, Thai, Thailand, Town Lodge
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Saturday, May 29th, 2010
Thailand’s Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva announced this afternoon that the curfew has been lifted in Bangkok and 23 other provinces. Since May 14th, when clashes commenced between Thai security forces and ’red shirt’ anti-government protesters, over 80 people were killed and over 1,000 were injured. Thai PM Abhisit went on to say that the situation was under control and that there was no need to extend the curfew. Bangkok’s multitude of bars, pubs and nightclubs now have to try to entice customers back, which initially might not be an easy task. The good news is that Bangkok is back open late again. Let’s hope that from tonight we see a lot of people partying and perhaps blowing off some steam. It has been an anxious and frustrating period, but law and order is now restored in Bangkok. Party on!
Tags: Bangkok, bars, curfew, Thai
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Friday, May 28th, 2010
DOUBLE TROUBLE – BUDDHA DRY DAY PLUS THE CURFEW
BANGKOK UPDATE – Tonight is a Buddha Day and therefore, supposedly a dry day. Also, with the curfew still enforced tonight at midnight until 4:00am, there is no doubt that some bars will not open. Other bars will open, but it is stated as a strict ‘NO ALCOHOL’ policy. However, there’s always some bars that serve alcohol. It might be served in plastic cups, or out of the coffee pot. Ask around and you will probably get lucky. (more…)
Tags: Angelwitch, Bangkok, bars, Black Pagoda, curfew, Hollywood Inn Hotel, Patpong, Spankys, Thailand, Town Lodge, Toxic Bar
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Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
BANGKOK CURFEW UPDATE 26/05/2010 – All the bars were open in Soi Cowboy last night. In Nana Plaza the go-go bars were open except for the Crown Groups bars. Down in Patpong Soi 2 Bar Bar are open from 2:00pm until 10:00pm for the duration of the curfew. Considering the early hours and the heavy rain, there is quite a good number of bar girls turning up for work. The curfew starts at midnight and ends at 4:00am on Saturday, May 29th.
WARNING! The curfew is serious and starts at midnight until 4:00am. Be aware that a lot of taxi drivers are refusing to take customers from 11:00pm onwards. This especially applies if your destination is some distance. Some notorious taxi drivers are demanding extortionate amounts of money. Therefore, do not leave it too late before you make the journey back to your room. Stickman had to zoom off on a motorbike taxi, because no metered taxi wanted to take him last night. (more…)
Tags: Bangkok, curfew, Nana Plaza, Pattaya, Rainbow bars, Spankys, Stickman, Thai, Thai government
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Saturday, May 22nd, 2010
BANGKOK AFTERMATH UPDATES 22/05/2010 - Today I will update this ’Bangkok Burning Aftermath’ page, but the news is slowing down now. This means that updates might not appear very often, but I will do my best to provide regular updates. Incidentally, this website has received record web traffic, which shows how important these updates are. On May 20th this website received over 100,000 hits in 24 hours. As always, thanks for tuning in… (more…)
Tags: Bangkok, Bangkok Post, curfew, government, Thai, violence
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Friday, May 21st, 2010
Bangkok Burning Video – I feel that this video slide show is something the world should see. It does contain some graphic images, but people need to see what mindless violence erupted in Bangkok in May 2010…
Video slide show on YouTube – Bangkok Burning May 2010
Boston Globe images - Bangkok Violence 19/05/2010
Tags: Bangkok, burning, video, YouTube
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Thursday, May 20th, 2010
BANGKOK 21/05/2010 - It is early morning here in Thailand. All is quiet on the Eastern Front, as Bangkok sleeps. And on that note I think I’m going to call it a night too. Thanks for tuning in and see you again soon. Cheers!
BANGKOK EMERGENCY UPDATES 20/05/2010 - Regular updates will appear on this page. The latest breaking news will be posted at the top of the page. With an extended curfew imposed in Bangkok, I will be monitoring the situation closely. Hold tight riders, this is by no means over… (more…)
Tags: Bangkok, curfew, emergency, Thai, update
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Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
BANGKOK STATE OF EMERGENCY - Due to the serious situation in Bangkok, I will try to post updates at least every hour. Stay tuned it is going to be a long night… (more…)
Tags: Bangkok, BBC, red shirts, Thai, troops
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Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
BANGKOK 18/05/2010 – The United Nations has urged Thailand to put an end to the violent clashes and restart negotiations. This is easier said than done, because a minority of extreme anti-government militants are hellbent on violence. It is a very difficult situation for the Thai government to deal with and a tremendous amount of restraint and tolerance, will be required by everyone here in Bangkok… (more…)
Tags: Bangkok, Go-Go Bars, Nana Plaza, Soi Cowboy, Soi Nana, Thai, Thai Army, Thailand, violence
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Monday, May 17th, 2010
BANGKOK EMERGENCY UPDATE - This is a most shocking and saddening situation. This ongoing violence in Bangkok has overshadowed everything. Due to this emergency, I feel I have no choice but to keep you informed with regular updates. I am constantly monitoring the news day and night, both online and on the turbulant streets of Bangkok itself. The Thais remain deeply divided and it is tearing Thailand apart.
BBC NEWSFLASH – Red Shirt Leader Major-General ‘Seh Daeng’ Is Pronounced Dead.
GUARDIAN BREAKING NEWS – Thai Army Prepare To Storm Red Shirt Encampment
NEWSFLASH - BANGKOK POST ‘BANGKOK IS BURNING!’
BANGKOK BATTLEFIELD - The death toll rises to over 35 on the fourth day of violence in Bangkok. The Thai government reject the ‘red shirts’ request for the United Nations to intervene. Meanwhile, the violence continues to spiral…
ARMED THAI SOLDIER ON LOWER SUKHUMVIT IN BANGKOK
Tags: Bangkok, death toll, emergency, violence
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Saturday, May 15th, 2010
BANGKOK BATTLEFIELD – Violence continues for a third consecutive day in Bangkok’s commercial district Silom, as Thai troops battle with the ‘red shirts’ mob. The number of those killed and injured rises to at least 17 dead and over 150 injured. In parts of Bangkok, which is normally a hustling, bustling capital, there is an eerie silence. In stark contrast, the downtown commercial district of Silom resembles a battlefield. Below is a selection of detailed media reports and updates from Bangkok’s battlefields…
SKY NEWS UPDATE – Live Firing Zone Declared In Bangkok
REUTERS NEWS – Fighting In Thai Capital Leaves 17 Dead
BBC NEWS VIDEO - Violence In Bangkok Claims More Lives
STICKMAN - Stickman’s Special Report – 15/05/2010
Tags: Bangkok, Stickman, violence
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Friday, May 14th, 2010
BANGKOK NEWSFLASH 14/05/2010 – Following the violence last night, tens of thousands of Thai soldiers armed with live ammunition, riot control equipment, water cannon trucks and armoured personnel carriers, are deployed onto the streets of Bangkok. The American and British Embassies have closed today, due to the ongoing violence. Some offices and shops in the Silom district have also closed and sent their staff home. Meanwhile, the situation in Bangkok remains very tense…
MY EYEWITNESS REPORT FROM THE SOI NANA INTERSECTION
BANGKOK BOMB – On Thursday night a rogue Thai Army General known as ‘Seh Daeng’ was shot in the head in Silom and is reported to be in a coma. Violence broke out in several areas of Bangkok during last night. I was an eyewitness outside the entrance to Soi Nana, where I saw clashes between Thai troops and the red shirt mob. (more…)
Tags: Bangkok, JW Marriott Hotel, Soi Nana, Thai Army, Thai troops, Thailand, violence
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