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Durianism: The Dark Side

Well I cannot seem to hold on to a fucking thought This whirlwind’s got me and I’m racing out the door It’s nice for a while, but when I try to focus All of my convictions come crashing down around … Continue reading

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World Of Durian

You’re a monk of a certain age. You’ve attained a level of respect. You’re entitled to travel in style, you’re… The weather here in Chanthaburi can’t seem to make up its mind. Partly sunny, mostly cloudy, spitting rain, torrential downpour: … Continue reading

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Now, That Hit The Fucking Spot!

Just finished off four small Durian; you gotta know: Durianless since Sunday, I was, previous to having done, one unhappy camper. I did share ’em out with the De Talak peeps; so it weren’t quite the gluttonous outburst as it … Continue reading

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Everybody’s Got Something To Hide (Except For Me And My Buddha)

So it came to pass that on Monday evening, I kept asking the staffer here at the guest house whether there would be a parade next day in honour of International Labour? She kept answering that, not to worry, the … Continue reading

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Over The River

All right, so, the deal with travel in Thailand is that while the buses are more convenient, faster, and much more comfortable; the train is insanely cheap (at least when traveling third-class). For some reason, however, the train fare to … Continue reading

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