by Scott Coates The good folks at Bangkok Podcast had us on their show on Sunday, July 11. We talked about the origins of Smiling Albino, our guiding principals, how we’ve expanded over the years and our community work. Have a listen: http://www.bangkokpodcast.com/bangkok-interviews/smiling-albino/.
Archive for July, 2010
Smile@Ratchaprasong: Hosting Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) media event
July 9th, 2010 
Daniel Fraser Over the past year or so I’ve been invited by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to emcee media events such as this year’s Ultimate Thailand Explorer’s Challenge. In addition, I’ve also had the good fortune to be named a tourism ambassador for such events as the revitalization of tourism following the 2005 tsunami, or [...]
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Tags: Bangkok, Food, Health-Safety, Holidays, Hotels, Media Stories, Politics, Shopping, Transport 
No Comments »Crossing Kampot Bridge, Cambodia
July 7th, 2010 admin by Bank Takaeng Scott Coates took a video shot of crossing the Kampot Bridge, Cambodia while hosting the team NYC on Vietnam and Cambodia Grand Slam. Follow us on: Visit: smilingalbino.com
Thai Elephants in Bangkok
July 5th, 2010 Scott Coates by Scott Coates A recent story that runs in a similar form once-per-year in Thailand, quoted Bangkok Deputy Governor Theerachon Manomaipiboon, saying the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is imposing stiff measures against mahouts (elephant handlers) who bring elephants into the capital. This activity is common, with mahouts selling food for people to feed to their [...]
US Independence Day Chili Contest
July 4th, 2010 Scott Coates Smiling Albino entered the US Independence Day Chili Competition in Bangkok on July 3, 2010. We were the only non-restaurant to enter and won the People’s Choice Award for Best Chili! Enjoy these photos:
