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Friday, February 29, 2008
 

Monkey Magic in Thailand


At the river ferry in Ayathaya, Thailand there is a great mural of the characters from the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West.

Monkey Mural - Ayuthaya
Monkey Mural - Ayuthaya


I'm no scholar on Chinese literature but most Aussies, Kiwis and Brits my age will recognise the mural as the characters from Monkey, a TV show that was popular in the 80's.

The story is Chinese, made in Japan and dubbed into English by the BBC.

Here is a video of the start of the show, which gives you a taste of it's cult cheesy goodness.


Monkey TV Show


View here if video doesn't show: Monkey

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Friday, February 22, 2008
 

Erawan Shrine - Bangkok


The Erawan Shrine in Bangkok is dedicated to the four headed deity Brahma (Phra Phrom), the Hindu God of creation. It has a reputation for granting wishes, thus it is very popular.

Erawan Shrine
Erawan Shrine


The shrine is in front of the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel, on a busy intersection in the shadow of two sky train lines near Siam Square.

Erawan Shrine and Sky Train
Erawan Shrine and Sky Train


Those who have had a wish granted may then return to commission dancers and musicians at the shrine.

Erawan Shrine Dancers
Erawan Shrine Dancers


Erawan Shrine Dance Rates
Erawan Shrine Dance Rates

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Friday, February 15, 2008
 

Bangkok Sex Change


Medical Tourism in Thailand

Bangkok has positioned itself as a leading city for medical tourism. Visitors from western countries can come here for procedures like dental work or cosmetic surgery and the savings compared to the prices in say, the US or UK, can more than pay for the holiday as well.

There are a host of websites that specialise in Thailand medical tourism. If you are already in Bangkok advertisements for such services can be found in the classifieds of the Bangkok Post, an English language newspaper. Here you can find ads for facelifts, breast enlargements and even sex change operations.

Sex Change Medical Advertisement
Sex Change in Bangkok

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Friday, February 08, 2008
 

Jetstar Flight Review - Melbourne to Bangkok


Flight: Jetstar JQ 29 Date: 27 Jan 2008

Jetstar is the low cost airline brand of Qantas. They operate flights from Australia to popular destinations in Asia as well as New Zealand and Hawaii.

Jetstar at Melbourne Airport
Jetstar at Melbourne Airport


As Jetstar is a low cost airline it doesn't have the usual frills of a full service airline such as free food and drink and personal entertainment units.

If you are used to flying long haul flights with full servive airlines like Qantas or Thai Airways then flying with a low cost is a step down in the travel experience. What you need to remember is that you are paying for the service of a cheaper flight.


Before you Fly

If you want extra frills onboard you can pre-purchase the following items online when you buy your ticket:

- Buy before you fly and drink free $30 (2 meals and unlimited drink)
- Blanket and amenity pack $7
- Video on demand with headsets $10

If you want to save money on the flight come prepared before you fly. Have a big meal before you go and bring some snacks and you wont need to buy anything onboard.

Onboard

If you didn't pre-purchase you can buy onboard. A selection of prices include:

- Cadbury Chocolate $3
- Sandwiches $6
- Light meal $10
- Full meal $15
- Beer (375m) $6
- Coffee $3

For entertainment there are video screens onboard that show tv programs and a movie during the flight for free. If you want your own personal video screen with movies on demand then you can still rent it onboard if you didn't pre-order it online.

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