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		<title>A good show in a Chiang Mai market</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 06:36:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shama</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently I went to my local fruit and veggie market here in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and to my surprise there was a stage set up and there was a whole big show going on. It was put on by a phone company to promote their products, but the unusual thing was that they had some [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Here is the secret about traffic rules in Thailand</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:05:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shama</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So what is the secret? Unlike western countries where you really need to know the traffic rules if you don&#8217;t want to get into trouble quickly, in Thailand you might be better off not knowing too much about the traffic rules. This might be a little tongue-in-cheek, but there is definitely some truth to it. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A magical moment in Thailand</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:13:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shama</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It happened to me in a bus station in Thailand. It was one of those magical moments where a total stranger showed me truly unconditional kindness and reserved a place in my heart for the rest of my life. *****Watch the video here***** (video run time 3 minutes)]]></description>
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		<title>The mystery of traffic stops in Thailand</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:53:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shama</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here in Chiang Mai, Thailand, I see lots of people getting stopped by the cops for traffic violations. But why does the same cop give you a ticket for not wearing a helmet in the morning, but in the afternoon he could&#8217;t care less? &#62;&#62;&#62;&#62;&#62;Watch the story on video&#60;&#60;&#60;&#60;&#60; (video run time 4:50)]]></description>
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		<title>How to survive traffic in Thailand</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:40:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shama</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people think that driving in Thailand is chaotic. But if you just shift your expectations a little, you will do just fine. I have been driving in Thailand for many years, accident free &#8211; knock on wood! Here is my experience of handling traffic. There is no need to be afraid of it, all that is needed is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The life of an expat in Thailand</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 09:41:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shama</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is living in Thailand paradise? What are the pros and cons? Who is this lifestyle for? This is a behind-the-scenes look at living in Thailand as a foreigner. When I tell people that I live in Thailand, I often get feedback along the lines of &#8220;You are so lucky&#8221;, &#8220;I would love to be able [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Pick a Thai Massage Therapist in Thailand</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 06:52:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shama</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here in Thailand it is much easier to get a massage than in western countries. You just walk into one of countless massage shops and in most cases there is a therapist available right away. So that&#8217;s the easy part. But how do you know who will work on you - is it just the luck of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Rough Day in Tropical Thailand</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 May 2010 19:56:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shama</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thailand is a hot country. Not all tropical areas are hot. You might be at the equator, but if you are high enough in the mountains, the weather can be very pleasant. But closer to sea level, it can get mighty hot in the tropics. This year we have unusually hot weather in Thailand in May. Thais [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Relationships in Thailand part 9</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 10:33:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shama</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How to communicate effectively with your Thai partner. Say you found a girlfriend or prospective wife in Thailand. You live together and get to know each other. In almost all cases your English will be much better than hers which makes communication easier for you.  Here is a checklist of things you should not assume: [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is Thailand a Good Place for Vegetarians?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2010 08:40:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shama</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thailand is known for a great variety of delicious tropical fruits, and when you go to a Thai market, they are bursting with piles of colorful fruits and vegetables. But few vegetarians, if any, live off fruits alone. There is such a thing as a fruitarian, but it is way out on the extreme side [...]]]></description>
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