Tag Archives: Thailand

Looks Like Trouble In Paradise

Posted on July 31, 2013 by nathanalbright

This week I have read quite a few reports of an oil spill near the Thai resort island of Ko Samet (Ko meaning island in Thai). Although as far as oil spills are concerned, it is not a huge one … Continue reading →

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Moving Up In The World

Posted on July 17, 2013 by nathanalbright

For reasons I do not entirely understand, one of my most popular blog entries deals with some of the reasons why Thailand is a third world nation [1]. Now, having written that blog entry when I still lived in Thailand, … Continue reading →

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Willful Ignorance

Posted on July 12, 2013 by nathanalbright

This morning I discovered that one of my more serious posts [1] had been posted on Thai visa as part of a serious discussion among the readers there about the scandal of elite Thai private school students celebrating Hitler and … Continue reading →

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Remember The Fallen

Posted on May 27, 2013 by nathanalbright

During the twilight of its period of independence, when the city of Novgorad had grown to the point where its food supply was vulnerable to attacks from the growing duchy of Moscow, the city fathers of Novgorad sought to inculcate … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day: A Complicated History

Posted on May 12, 2013 by nathanalbright

For a day with a concept as simple as showing honor and appreciation to one’s mother, Mother’s Day has a complicated history that touches areas of politics and religion in ways that are often deeply unsettling. Throughout this week I … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Captive In Iran

Posted on April 14, 2013 by nathanalbright

Captive In Iran, by Maryam Rostampour & Marziyeh Amirizadeh with John Perry [Note: This book was received free of charge from Tyndale Publishers in exchange for an honest review.] Captive In Iran is a book that I can relate to … Continue reading →

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Better Left Unsaid

Posted on January 18, 2013 by nathanalbright

Most people who know me even a little are familiar with the fact that I tend to be a fairly open and bluntspoken person. Even where I do not name someone, it is usually not very difficult for people to … Continue reading →

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What Kind Of Parent Is The King Of Thailand?

Posted on December 12, 2012 by nathanalbright

It is well known that that King of Thailand considers himself to be the father of the people of Thailand, looking after his citizens with a paternalistic care, and telling them to be content with moderation and ‘sufficiency’ rather than … Continue reading →

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What To Give To The Man Or Woman Who Has Everything

Posted on December 2, 2012 by nathanalbright

Last night I watched a performance by Taylor Swift at Harvey Mudd College, and I was struck (as I often am) by her combination of candor and reserve. Here was a young woman who talked freely about her use of … Continue reading →

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The Kings Never Smile

Posted on November 7, 2012 by nathanalbright

Today I was sent an interesting scholarly essay on kingship that compares two contemporary monarchs, Juan Carlos of Spain and Bhomipol of Thailand [1]. The essay argues rather convincingly that both personal and structural elements are at the base of … Continue reading →

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