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Troubles in the South Editorial cartoon from the southern separatists |
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2B's April Fool's Day 2006 page THAILAND: FRIENDLY, FUN, AND BECOMING LESS FREE (PART 2) Left: Caption for this cover from a 1968 visitors' guide: Beautiful Thai silk - from silk worms to finished product. Don't they look just elegant whether worn in either typical Thai or Western style? Komchadluek's statement concerning their recent ceasing of publication: "Komchadluek recommences publication - ready to serve all Thais" - translated from Komchadluek, April 3, 2006 |
2Bangkok.com booms - March 22, 2006 |
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Bangkok, 1956!!! Hi-res images of the new Myanmar capital construction Almost like being there: Ubon Ratchatani Candle Festival |
Below: Assorted peculiar billboards...
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Above: The new Superman stops a runaway Skytrain.
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Above: "Sena Hoi is Too Dark"
This is an advertisement for an album of songs by Sena Hoi. Sena Hoi is a comedian and singer with a popular TV show. The style of song he sings are romantic longing love songs. His first album was very successful. This poster is for his second album Dumjung Sena Hoi which means "Sena Hoi is Too Dark" (Sena Hoi is known for having dark skin). One of the main songs on the album is Dumjung or "Too Dark."
Black face depictions are not uncommon in Thai pop culture and despite the stereotypical motifs they show, most Thais do not have any particular feeling that they are inappropriate. Many Thai soap operas have used characters in black face including Khao Nok Nah from the early-1990s.
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