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Today, we look Behind the Bamboo Curtain at why so many Thais believe in ghosts and the supernatural. Many foreigners have questioned whether Thais are Buddhists or ancestor-worshippers. Chai, one of Ying’s friends, died today. He was only 42. She got a phone call at 7 o’clock from a work colleague. News travels with nimble…
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Today’s entry in the Beyond the Bamboo Curtain series strikes a different note from recent stories. I hope readers enjoy. Listen for the sounds of Thailand when you visit or stay here. Particularly in rural Thailand. The sounds tell stories that sights alone cannot. Have I missed any sounds out? Let me know in the…