Don’t YOU like Grass?

Posted 07.27.2007 in Ying Thai

While the Bangkok crowds rushed to Siam Paragon on the weekend, I stimulated my natural sense by taking an easy stroll around the famous urban escape at Lumpini Park. But while it is easy to make my way down to Lumpini, other good quality parks are harder to track down even with the help of [...]

Is Beauty Skin Deep?

Posted 07.23.2007 in Ying Thai

Note: This article was inspired by http://streetsmartsukhumvit.multiply.com/.  Nikki would like to express her deepest apology for not citing the source sooner. 
Thailand is still awash with cosmetic companies offering whitening products. The lastest racism- in-disguise is the launch of POND’s flawless white, which claims to give consumer a whitening skin within 7 days after first try. The adverstising [...]

All the Pretty Girls

Posted 07.06.2007 in Ying Thai

Booth Bunnies, or commonly known as “Pretties” in Thailand, are now used to sell everything from cars to light bulbs. I’m talking about the almost half naked women standing at a booth 8 hours a day allowing onlookers to photograph them next to whatever they are selling.