East is East and West is West and they never come together…
'East is East and West is West and they never come together….' Who does not know this quote? Usually it is used to indicate that East and West are so different that they will never be able to understand each other. Tino Kuis explains that it is very different.
'An old friend', a short story by Chart Korbjitti
'An Old Friend', a short story by the Thai writer Chart Korbjitti, describes a meeting with an old friend against the background of the events of October 6, 1976. Some find it impossible to let go of the past, others are more successful. Tino Kuis translated it for us.
Stories from Ancient Siam (Part 3, Closing)
How did foreigners view Siam in the past? Andrew Freeman (1932): 'This people is incapable of governing itself. Watch how they do things. The Oriental will never appreciate what the white man did for him.' Sixteen stories in a row, translated by Tino Kuis.
Stories from Ancient Siam (Part 2)
How did foreigners view Siam in the past?
WSW Ruschenberger: 'The government is a tyranny of the most absolute kind. The King is the God.' Fifteen stories in a row, translated by Tino Kuis.
Thai television, a short journey of discovery
You often hear negative reports about Thai television programs, such as childish, violent and meaningless. So it's time for Tino's short, and sometimes longer, zapp trip along 20+ channels.
The week of Tino Kuis
Tino Kuis regularly writes decent articles on Thailandblog. Today he gives us a glimpse into his personal life. The week starts hectic with a visit to Jan in the hospital.