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		<title>Health Care in Thailand</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 17:58:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes people ask me what happens if they have to go to a doctor or dentist in Thailand. They should really ask this question to the thousands of people who fly to Thailand from all over the world every year to get excellent medical treatment for much lower prices than in their home country. I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Many Ways Are There To Block A Sidewalk In Thailand?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:36:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You would think that sidewalks are meant for walking. At least that&#8217;s how it works in western countries. But in Asia this is not necessarily true. Although I have observed this in some other Asian countries as well, let&#8217;s talk about Thailand, because that&#8217;s where I live. Sidewalks are often not very pretty affairs in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Historic Old Town in Ko Lanta, Thailand</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:46:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s this time of the year again when I had to escape from my usually beautiful home town of Chiang Mai, Thailand. During March and April the pollution levels are dangerously high due to seasonal agricultural burning. Whoever can, is leaving the city during this period. This year my voluntary exile was Ko Lanta, an [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Learning Thai Massage in Thailand</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thailand is famous as the land of smiles, the land of beautiful beaches, and the land of many exotic attractions. It is also famous as the home land of Thai Massage. If you have not been to Thailand yet, you might not even know what Thai Massage is, but as soon as arrive, you will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Religious Tolerance in Buddhist Thailand</title>
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		<dc:creator>Shama</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the aspects which I always appreciated about Thailand is its refreshing religious tolerance. Nobody ever tries to preach to you, nobody ever tries to convert you, nobody cares what religion you follow. Here in Chiang Mai, where I live, several temples conduct regular &#8220;monk chats&#8221;. A monk is available to answer questions or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Island Scenery in Southern Thailand</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:54:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shama</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When people think of Thailand, they often envision gorgeous beaches, palm trees, white sand and crystal clear ocean water. And yes, this does exist, but only in the southern part of Thailand. The bulk of Thailand is mostly land locked. I remember when Thailand was hit by the infamous Tsunami in 2004, many of my [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Family Planning And Condom Use In Thailand</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2013 09:09:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shama</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Population explosion is a big issue in some Asian countries. Look at India for example. China had the same problem and in response they instituted the (not very popular) one child policy. Consequences of over population in developing nations can be starvation, lack of employment, lack of sufficient medical care, inability of the government to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Amazing Voice Of An 8 Year Old In Thailand</title>
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		<dc:creator>Shama</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chiang Mai, Thailand, is famous for its colorful Sunday Market. Hundreds of vendors are selling art, handicrafts, clothes, food, musical instruments, and other creative items. But the Sunday Market is much more than a place where you go shopping. You can get a foot massage or a Thai Massage in dozens of places &#8211; right [...]]]></description>
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		<title>If I Left Thailand, What Would I Be Missing?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:22:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shama</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is Thailand a paradise? If you read the tourist brochures, it sure looks like it. However as a long time resident of Thailand my interest is different from typical tourist attractions like riding elephants, visiting lots of  temples, looking at floating markets, doing jungle trekking, or getting a tan on the beaches. What matters to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Temples And Monks In Thailand</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2012 19:44:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shama</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It seems like wherever you go in Thailand there is a temple. Even villages often have impressive temples. The tourists are all busy clicking away on their cameras and admiring the structure, the gold leaf and the fancy carved shapes of the temple. And when they have seen a dozen or so temples they get [...]]]></description>
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