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Thai protest rocker ‘Nga Caravan’ celebrated at last, in Nikkei Asia

September 7, 2023September 7, 2023tom

My latest story in Nikkei Asia is about Nga Caravan whose band provided the soundtrack for 1970s students fighting military government in Thailand. Really enjoyed writing this one, an indirect look at Thailand’s long struggle for freedom and democratic representation, so timely. And Khun Nga is an absolute gentleman. Thanks to Hugo Chakrabongse for making […]

My second skin, made in Thailand, in Nikkei Asia

July 30, 2023July 30, 2023tom

My latest story in Nikkei Asia was really fun to write and to live… a month or so ago, the Thailand Tattoo Expo took place for the 5th time, a great opportunity to reflect on my own relationship with tattoos…. I first got inked in a dingy tattoo parlor near the Cowley car works in […]