ShareStory By: Heather Craig Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippine’s national hero, is Asia’s first modern proponent of fighting for freedom through non-violent means, even ahead of the great Mahatma Gandhi of India. His two books – “Noli Me Tangere” (Touch Me Not) and “El Filibusterismo” (The Filibuster) – triggered the flames of revolution in the [...]
ShareBy: Percy Roxas In the spirit of Halloween, how about visiting some of Bangkok’s “scariest spots.” Whether you believe in ghosts and spirits or not, let us share some of these so-called haunted spots with you. Believe at your own risk and pardon us for not being too specific because there are local sensitivities involved: [...]
ShareBy: Tim Johnson The importance and benefits of music education seems obvious to me. But then again, I have been a professional musician and music educator for over thirty five years. For the past ten years I have been living and working in Bangkok. My students, or “clients” as I like to call them (sounds [...]
ShareBy: Hedda Tan Jean Charles Salvin shares an innovative idea he started with one page on Facebook, which is now set to conquer the rest of the countries in the world. With more than 750 million users (70% of which is outside the United States), Facebook has not only made it easier, cheaper and more [...]
Shareby Rolly C. Obedencio Are we ignoring opportunities that may help us realize our financial dreams? At this time of financial strain and global economic instability, have you planned your financial goals? How will you realize them? Are you letting opportunities slip away by focusing on non-essentials? Here are some steps to take to help [...]
Shareby Ces Orquiola Are you a MacGyver yet? For the uninitiated, MacGyver was a US produced action-adventure TV series in the late 1980s that featured a young, smart, resourceful secret agent who used everyday, ordinary materials to solve complex problems or escape dangerous situations. Calling someone a ‘MacGyver’ means that person has a can-do attitude [...]
Shareby Ces Orquiola The season of stifling, stultifying summer is upon us, freak rain showers notwithstanding. And that often means sitting in our easy chairs at home with the AC on full blast to relieve us from the hellish heat because the fan just doesn’t do it for us. Aside from the unbearable discomfort, extremely [...]
Shareby: Kenneth Yap Amidst all the noise of construction and the air pollution in Bangkok there is a place where you can still hear the sounds of birds. There are huge trees to be found in this small Soi and the refreshing sight of these trees could transport one to an oasis within this highly [...]
Shareby Cheri Yamaguchi Meet up with other coffee lovers for a taste of the world’s best brews – and friendship! I always get excited when it comes to coffee. If you ask me why, well, who doesn’t love coffee? As most of us probably know, coffee is the most popular beverage in the world. My [...]
ShareBy Ces Orquiola So, you’ve made a firm decision to come to Thailand and live an expat life. Whether you arrived in the Land of Smiles to work or retire, alone or with your significant other or family in tow, you went through the usual settling in phase before buckling down to work or play. [...]
The Knights of Rizal Thailand Expanding Membership
ShareStory By: Heather Craig Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippine’s national hero, is Asia’s first modern proponent of fighting for freedom through non-violent means, even ahead of the great Mahatma Gandhi of India. His two books – “Noli Me Tangere” (Touch Me Not) and “El Filibusterismo” (The Filibuster) – triggered the flames of revolution in the [...]
The Thrill of Chill: Haunted Spots in Bangkok
ShareBy: Percy Roxas In the spirit of Halloween, how about visiting some of Bangkok’s “scariest spots.” Whether you believe in ghosts and spirits or not, let us share some of these so-called haunted spots with you. Believe at your own risk and pardon us for not being too specific because there are local sensitivities involved: [...]
