buddha Posted November 8, 2003 Report Share Posted November 8, 2003 He is there everyday without fail for the last 3 years. He lounges about oogling GTGs, BGs, ladyboys, falangs, and anyone who passes. For all intents and purposes he is as constant a landmark as the 'dwarf' stickman called attention to in a weekly months ago. We sometimes discuss odd 'characters' that somehow become part of the nightlife scene and I think he [perhaps she] finally deserves merit because of consistancy. He is the black and white spotted dog that sleeps on the Sukhumvit sidewalk between the 'Adidas shop' 'Bookstar', and 'Starbucks', just before one reaches Soi five. How leisurely he sprawls out. Taking up just enough space on perhaps Bangkoks most travelled sidewalk. I watch everyday as hordes of people pass around, over, and past him. He truly owns his space and it is shit like this that really makes me recoil with laughter truly appreciating how strange and wonderful a place this is. I have only known about him for three years, anyone else can track him farther? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smittyjp Posted November 8, 2003 Report Share Posted November 8, 2003 LOL, and he never moves, you have to go around him, NOT the other way around. :: Smitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckwoww Posted November 8, 2003 Report Share Posted November 8, 2003 Three or four years sounds about right. Rumour is he is the reincarnation of a farang who lost his passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hidy Ho Posted November 9, 2003 Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 I guess Vietnamese or Koreans haven't got to him <sarcastic joke surely intented here> .... :hubba: I've seen that dog many times and wondered if it ever awakes!!!!!! It does take up a good portion of prime real estate in lower suk!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarisin Posted November 9, 2003 Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 Gee, I thought it was that bald-headed farang with the tatoos I see every day sitting outside of Subway's/Coffee World drooling in his coffee as the BGs pass. Yes, I am an even-numbered Soi, Sukhumvit guy. :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddha Posted November 9, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 [color:"red"] Yes, I am an even-numbered Soi, Sukhumvit guy. [/color] Funny how I have no idea who you make reference to, yet not so unbelieveable as I spend most of my time on the 'ODD' [mind you not queer] numbered soi's. I will make a point of checking him out next time I am passing by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jitagawn Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 Well I have been living in klong San about 2 years and remember that dog for the three years(maybe 2 1/2 years) while I was on Suk Soi 8 so...we are looking at a reign of around 4 years plus. I have a lot of respect for that dog. I give him a bit of food now and then- and chuckle softly to myself as I step AROUND HIM.Hes a good boy- :: :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddha Posted November 10, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 [color:"green"] Hes a good boy [/color] Indeed, perhaps one of the most reliable beings I have encountered. Never ceases to brighten my spirits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo_bill Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 When I came back from breakfast at the Landmark earlier this month I had a piece of meat prepared for him , he did not even look at me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 I have been photographing that dog since April 2002. Not only does he stay in the same place, he actually stays on the exact same square of concrete. It's amazing. That dog represents everything I love about Bangkok and Thailand - live and let live. In San Francisco or London he would have been kicked out of the way after two hours. But here, it's just, sabai sabai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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