Bangkok

All right, loyal reader(s) (there must be at least one...) - will be in Bangkok for the next couple of days for work. Updates to dsng.net will be intermittent.

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Anonymous said…
Why, how kind of you to let us know. ;p
17 July 2006 at 21:26
Anonymous said…
Hey all,

We love reading dsng.net. If you get a chance, drop by bohemiancloset.wordpress for its Autumn/Winter 06-07 earrings collection too.
18 July 2006 at 11:12
Anonymous said…
Did you stumble upon any interesting places to go in BKK? Am planning to head there next month! =)
24 July 2006 at 22:15
mis_nomer said…
are you still in bangkok? :) would love to see some pics. BKK is on my to-go list.
27 July 2006 at 03:02
Anonymous said…
"One night in Bangkok makes the hard man humble ..."
14 August 2006 at 08:49
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