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I'm writing this post from my hostel in Taipei, Taiwan. I've set myself a new challenge and this is to learn Chinese mandarin in 6 months. Of course, I don't hope to be proficient in the language in 6 months, but by 6 months at least be speaking if not reading and writing a little. I shall still try to keep up the Thai blog post at least fortnightly, but apologies in advanced if the posts are ridden with language errors - due to my lack of practicing Thai on a daily basis. But, it in order to preserve my link with the Thai language, I shall be making an effort to listen to some of the radio stations and reading other people's blogs.

Meanwhile, if anyone has some good recommendations for books they would be most welcome to either email me or post here. Hopefully I can start another blog for learning Chinese in the not too distant future :)

谢谢

Thai graffiti

Although Thailand isn't renowned for its graffiti, there are still some interesting pieces of artwork found in and around bangkok. I was over at Tirbudragon's blog and was reminded of the talented artists that exhibit their work within the kingdom. This particular work that he features is found in พระนคร Phra Nakorn district. Also I stumbled upon another site, that also shows something a bit more refreshing than the BNE was here stickers and other BNE bits of graffiti found all around Bangkok. Later on in the week, I shall post some interesting bits of graffiti that strike a chord with me, and I encourage all of the two readers on this blog to send me any pics that bangkok or upcountry graffiti pictures.
Thai graffiti
More Thai graffiti

text promotions

Lately I've been getting loads of promotional (spam) messages from True. I'm really regretting my switch from DTAC to True. Just because I went back home for a few months, True decided I'm not a loyal enough customer and know everytime I top my phone credit up, I get a ridiculous time limit for a few days to use 100 baht worth of credit. I've tried phoning them up too, but just get annoyed with their phone system and me waiting for an operator to become free. Anyway rant aside,  here's a message I got from them today regarding today's lucky day:


ว้นนี้ฤกษ์ดี 090909!ลุ้นรับโบนัสโทรฟรี 9บาท9,999 รางวัล โทรลงทะเบียน*93204(ฟรี)แล้วเติมทรูมูฟ90บาท ขึ้นไปโทรเลย


I'm ignoring this message today, being the cynic I am about such promotions on such 'auspicious lucky days.' 
My balance is showing as 1 baht, i really do need to top up but I think I'll wait till tomorrow on a non-luck day.
Happy 09/09/09!