I rode Highway 107 south through Chiang Dao, searching for Baan Ba Jee. Since I'd approached it in 1988 by river, I had no idea where it lay. There were no road signs directing me to it, but at a likely junction, I turned down a side road. Luck was with me and a few kilometres on, I stumbled onto the village. At a small store, I asked for Mun Kiankham and was directed down a road I did not recognise, so much had changed.
13TH LEO BURNETT CANNES PREDICTIONS 2008
Leo Burnett recently organised its 13th Leo Burnett Cannes Predictions 2008 in conjunction with the Bangkok Post at House RCA in order to promote the 55th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, which took place late June. The Leo Burnett Cannes Predictions was first held in 1986. The event brought together over 50 top advertising campaigns to show to members of the local media and advertising industry as well as advertising students and press.
BANGKOK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA STRINGS
Privy Councillor Rear Admiral ML Usni Pramoj recently conducted the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Strings at a concert presented by Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok and Thai Fuji Xerox Co Ltd in memory of HRH the late Princess Galyani Vadhana in the hotel's ballroom.
The recent Burberry Spring/Summer 2008 collection launch must have seen some of the world's youngest models to hit the catwalk. But this was a collection for well-dressed toddlers, and there is no shortage of those in Bangkok, as the fashion show proved.
BOOK REVIEW
If you love President George W. Bush, then Sidney Blumenthal's latest book The Strange Death of Republican America: Chronicles of a Collapsing Party will get your blood boiling. On the other hand, if you think 'Shrub' has made more than the odd questionable policy decision, read on.
The History Channel 'China's First Emperor' quiz winners are as follows:
CORNUCOPIA
I've written several times about restaurants within striking distance of Bangkok, where a good meal can be had after a manageable drive on a day off. The idea is to set off in the morning, arrive in time for lunch, and then return home by late afternoon.
