Published by Bangkok Bad Boy on December 31st, 2006
in Main.
Bangkok explosions leave two dead
A series of bomb or grenade explosions in the Thai capital has killed two people and injured about 30 others, including at least six foreigners.
A first spate of six attacks occurred at sites across Bangkok as streets were filling up late afternoon local time ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Just before midnight, two further blasts rocked the city centre.
The Thai authorities had cancelled all public celebrations for New Year’s Eve after the first devices went off. #
ThaiVisa.com is reporting on the story here and here.
Details are pretty scarce right now - there are far more people on Thai Visa than here, so click the links above for the latest confirmed news (thanks George) and idiotic speculation (thanks idiot posters).
After the first wave of bombs, we assumed it was all over and hit Soi Cowboy. The bars were open as usual, albeit with inflated barfines in places, and packed with happy tourists.
I made sure I was indulging in my favourite activity at midnight, to see in 2007 in the way I intend to continue it, then came home with a big smile on my face sometime after 1am - only to realise that more bombs had gone off at midnight.
One of my girls on Cowboy just called to tell me that the party is still rocking. Bless her. There are some things that no half-arsed acts of cowardice will ever get in the way of.
Hope everyone out there gets home safe. Party on.
More reports:
BBC News (quoted above)
The Nation
CNN
2Bangkok
Published by admin on December 31st, 2006
in Main.
Saw this google ad on the blog today:
Girl Tonight
Choose the low price from over 5 online retailers in one place.
www.shazam.com
I am assuming it is some new online site to find the cheapest girl online.
interesting…
Published by admin on December 31st, 2006
in Main.
From time to time I try and make a solid effort to go somewhere new. We all know it is easy to find a place to get laid but I like to try some place new to me so I have something to write about. I do it for the blog. I was not really looking for full service because I wanted to kick back. I did not want to have to work for it. For some people that is really no issue I guess but I have talked about it before - when I use a condom I have to keep at it for a good solid 45 minutes plus still with the end result being that there is no grand finale so to speak. I will state it right now - feel free to post your suggestions but my guess is I have heard them all but as always I appreciate any advice. So being that I was not in the mood to do much more than lay on my back I decided to try a new massage place.
I rolled the motorcycle taxi dice and it up came soi 33. While crusing 33 I settled on Teen Massage VIP - # 3. Nothing too inviting on the outside but that is not what really matters is it?
Continue reading ‘Just a sec - my phone is ringing…’
Published by admin on December 28th, 2006
in U of Mango.
I am sure u have seen them or heard them. That group of Indians - let me stop here to say that I assume they are Indians from they way they dress, their mannerisms and the language they speak, but I could be wrong - that patrols the lower Sukhumvit area stopping u whilst u are walking to tell u that u must be a very lucky man. They tell everyone that they are lucky men - I have never seen them stop a woman FYI. Well as u may know I spend much more time in Silom these days, I miss Nana, and I happened to run into the crew in Silom. I freaking screamed at the guy cause I was angry for him following me to Silom, but anyway he never seems to falter when I yell at him which kind of bugs me. What is really funny though is they have a new apprentice lucky indian guy and all I have to do is snarl or growl at him and he is afraid to open his mouth around me. I love it. I wish his teachers would do the same.
This is what I don’t get though. These guys are lame ass fortune tellers is my guess. U pay them to have them tell u something good about yourself. Well I assume it is something good since they always tell people they are lucky. For once they might actually get my attention if they told me I was unlucky or that in 10 minutes I would burst into flames. That might work. So if these guys can tell fortunes then why the hell can’t they recognize me as the same guy that always yells at them, flips them off and gives them dirty looks. Hell - if they are such good fortune tellers then why can’t they sense I am coming and move out of my way since they know I hate them so much. I just don’t get it. Has anyone ever used their services. I would be curious to know what they have to say since it jsut seems like a crock of shit no matter how I look at it. If one of them touches me again when I pass by them I am tempted to punch them and ask them how lucky they feel now. Alright. Just kidding but these touts really bend me out of shape.
Published by admin on December 28th, 2006
in Main.
Had to preserve this one. It is just too funny. From the Big Mango Bar Website -
Bangkok Today - Dec. 28, 2006: Around 200 securities marketing staff rallied at the Stock Exchange of Thailand yesterday to protest proposed changes to salary rules. On Monday, the SET announced that effective Jan 1, a quarter of a marketing officer’s salary would be locked up for a six-month period. Go-Go Dancers protested yesterday as well when they heard that 30% of their Short-Time take would be held by the Government. Long-Time take was not affected since the Government only wants to minimize short-term investments.
Published by pmmp on December 27th, 2006
in After Hours and The Weekly.
Christmas has come and gone. Pretty festive around here. We had many
good friends stop by the Mango to help celebrate. Thanks folks,
what a blast. Some pics from our Christmas Party:
I had a few ex-pat friends that journeyed home for the holidays. One
thing I noticed with all of them is how depressed they were. Dread
would be an understatement. Who can blame them. They are all going back
to freezing temperatures and probably won’t get laid until they return.
They tried being optimistic about it and mentioned going to see live
sporting events, eating home cooked meals, and watching fresh TV
programming but inside they were crying like a Baboon seeing his bald
red ass for the first time. Hang in there guys. Have a Happy Holidays
and I’ll make sure to keep your girlfriends here warm for you.
Seriously though, I want to thank everyone for the support in 2006 and
to wish you all a safe and prosperous New Year. Smitty, you da man.
This week:
Bangkok Bar/Go-Go Update
After Hours Update
Living Vicariously (Reader Submission)
Tales From The Street
Big Mango Bar Update
Upcoming Events (new section for listing events coming up next week)
Continue reading ‘Mango Weekly - 24 December 2006′
Published by admin on December 27th, 2006
in Main.
One of the best things about being in the Tech World was the amount of bullshit that most technologists spew on a daily basis. I should know - I was one of the worst but being in sales I guess u could say I was one of the best. I could bullshit right up there with the rest of them. I could put together a powerpoint in 1 hour - made up from other people’s powerpoints and deliver it with very little prep. Customers would assume that I of course had made it and therefore had so much to say about it. Typically I would take my breath of air in between slide transitions so I had time to figure out what I was going to say. Hell - they even paid me for this.
From time to time I will read a tech mag or blog to make sure I can still play “spot the bullshit” - this is a very handy exercise for living and working in Thailand cause we all know how much bullshit gets spewed around here. Here is what I found today from an esteemed person of position at HP in Asia.
McWhirter wants HP’s software business in Asia to grow to its fullest
potential. “(Growing) by 20 percent year to year–if we can grow at 100
percent–is not a good result,” he said.
What the hell is he saying? That’s like saying. If I knew I could make a million dollars but only made 10 then I didn’t make enough money. Okay? Isn’t that stating the obvious. Anyway. As one of my buddies would say, this should go in the book.
Continue reading ‘My bullshit meter still works…’
Published by Bangkok Bad Boy on December 27th, 2006
in Main.
In the aftermath of yesterday’s earthquake in Taiwan, internet connectivity has ground to a virtual halt here in Thailand.
I can access this site at the moment, but things may change over the next few days - if I seem a little quieter than usual, this is why. Mango Sauce and Google, for example, are both currently unreachable from Bangkok.
On a happier note, I was delighted to scoff down a seven-course meal on Christmas Day, before hitting Soi Cowboy with some friends (and our distended bellies). I bagged a frankly stunning girl from one of my favourite bars, and had a very Merry Christmas indeed.
All the best to all of my readers for what remains of 2006 - may 2007 bring you happiness, good health, prosperity, and hordes of lithe, enthusiastic (and affordable!) Thai girls.
Cheers!
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