I love this. Matt Harding traveled around the world for 14 months, filming himself doing the same dance in 42 countries. Something about this made me cry with laughter. Thanks to Arjun for the link. Where the Hell is Matt? (2008) from Matthew Harding on Vimeo.
Jul 4, 2008
Jul 3, 2008
Thaksin is a political prisoner
The Supreme Court has just blocked Thaksin's request to visit China and the UK. Is this justifiable given that he has not been found guilty in a court of law of any of the charges brought against him ?
Jul 2, 2008
Chalerm Yoobamrung is finished
Everyone’s favourite minister, Chalerm Yoobamrung, was due to arrive in Phuket last night to inspect land plots on Koh Racha that he is accused of abusing his position in the Land Department to help his buddies acquire. In one of the weakest displays to come from a government seemingly founded on weakness, Chalerm not only decided not to land at …
Jul 1, 2008
BK magazine is coming to Phuket
Interesting bit of news today. The guys behind BK mag (Asia/Azia City) are setting up a tourist rag in Phuket. For anyone who might want a job in the media in Phuket, now's your chance. I'm guessing the salary would be pretty decent, but I just find it hard to imagine that there is room for any more magazines in …
Jul 1, 2008
Oh what a day for tennis
Not only did Andy Murray make a remarkable comeback from two sets down to claim victory over Frenchman Richard Gasquet, but Thailand's own Wimbledon hope, Tamarine Tanasugarn, upset world No. 2 Jelena Jankovic to make it through to the quarter-finals. Making the achievement even more remarkable is that she did it in straight sets. Jankovic was on a mission to …
