On 26 Apr, 2016
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On April 26, 1986, the world’s worst nuclear disaster took place; the explosion of Chernobyl’s No. 4 nuclear reactor in the Ukraine. About nine tone of radio active dust, 90 times more than the Hiroshima bomb, spread over a large area of Europe. Some five million people, among them one million children have been exposed to this radiation. The independent…
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On 29 Jan, 2014
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This entry is the last in the series this week about Star of Hope and their work in The Philippines. Thanks to Gani and his family in Manila for being perfect hosts since my first visit in 1997. I hope to be back in the near future in Philippines. For now when concentrate on Star of Hope Philippines work. Over…
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On 26 Jan, 2014
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Monday 27 January marks the 25th anniversary for the Star of Hope Christian School in Taytay, Rizal in the Philippines. It’s a fantastic educational institution among the poor city squatters and settlers. The school started of with elementary school and in 1997 the high school department was added. This school year sees 2,114 students enrolled in elementary and high school,…
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A tourist boat with at least 200 people on board sinks in Thailand killing at least six people, but several more are missing so the number killed will most likely increase. More details here. I have been on these ferries going back and forth between Pattaya and Koh Larn. They look mostly fine, but they are commonly overloaded and the…
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On 28 Oct, 2013
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A short video with clips and pictures of the infamous head shot served at the Sukhumvit Club Crawl over the last five years. It has been a lot of fun to be part of the parties at Nest, Q-bar, and Bed Supperclub.
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A few pictures from the Tomahawk gig at Debaser Medis in Stockholm last night. Lead singer is Mike Patton from his former band Faith No More! It was a great show.
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On 28 Aug, 2013
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The summer in Stockholm has been great under the circumstances. It has been sunny and hot all summer long. And now we still have some end of summer heat which is great. A few days ago I was in Örebro to do some corporate work with Kapybara Media. It is a small town a few hours train ride away from…
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On 26 Jun, 2013
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Today the brilliant photo exhibition “Wild wonders of Europe” starts. The show is outdoors in central Stockholm. Great pictures of famous wildlife photographers. I passed by the other day when they were putting up the pictures. I will go soon again. More information on the official website which you can find here. Some pics I took of the show below….
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On 23 Apr, 2013
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Pak Klong Talad is the most lively and atmospheric wholesale fresh produce market in Bangkok. Vegetables and fruits are sold 24 hours day. The market is busiest in the morning, but is worth a visit any time of the day. There are several various sections on both sides of the Chakphet Road. Pak Klong Talad is one of my favorite…
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Update in the Red Bull heir Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya case: Thonglor investigators handed over the murder case against Red Bull heir Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya to the prosecutors at the South Bangkok Criminal Court last Monday. Vorayuth, the 27-year-old grandson of late Red Bull founder Chaleo Yoovidhya, was charged with causing the death of a police officer by reckless and drunk…
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On 18 Feb, 2013
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Steve McCurry is one of the best photographers around if you ask me. Always likes his picture. You can follow him here.
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On 26 Jan, 2013
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I was a on short assignment in North Korea in 2003. Very interesting. I was at the Nampo Children City Orphanage and met Kim, 7 years old. Would love to go back!
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On 23 Jan, 2013
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Bangkok tip – 23 January, 2013 I like to give positive tips here, but today I would like to warn for all the bad scamers in Bangkok. Tuktuk-mafia is the worst I think. They have always been there but they are EVERYWHERE now. Be aware! Will give specific info in the future, but agood start is to read this website:…
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Bangkok tip 5 January: Take a walk! One of my favorite things to do in Bangkok to take a long walk, and I frequently recommend people to do that. You see things you would never see otherwise. The street life in Bangkok is always exciting, and you run in to various sights and sounds.
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On 26 Nov, 2012
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Kolour Sundays is an afternoon party organized by Aussie Coran and his crew. It just celebrated one year and it was a great party and with fantastic dj’s, and good crowd. This episode took place at the newly opened Flow House in Bangkok. This party together with Kolour Sundays in March are both on my list over the five best…
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