Blame It On Bangkok By J. F. Gump

Bangkok is called the ‘City of Angels’ but actually ‘Bangkok’ translates to ‘village of wild plums’. The city known by westerners as ‘Bangkok is actually named ‘Krung Thep’ and that does translate to ‘city of angels’, ‘the great city’, ‘the eternal jewel city’. Bangkok was the capital until the late 1700′s when King Rama I moved the capital to Krung Thep.

Actually if the complete truth were told, ‘Krung Thep’ is just the shortened version of the name which is ‘Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit’. This has practically nothing to do with the book ‘Blame It On Bangkok‘ and forunately, J.F. Gump didn’t name this book ‘Blame it on Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit’.

Blame It On Bangkok by J.F. Gump

A quote from a reviewer – This book has a series of stories that grip and hold your heart. It’s the best collection of short stories I’ve ever read. True, honest, warm and engaging… I only wished there were more because I didn’t want it to end. Thanks J. F. Gump, and keep ‘em coming!

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Blame It On Bangkok is a collection of tales of the Southeast Asian lifestyle and culture. The tales set in Southeast Asia are based on true events in Vietnam, Thailand and the US. The author indicates that he spent time with the US military in Vietnam and he gives personal insights into everyday life in Thailand and Bangkok that are in addition to the emotionally charged Southeast Asia stories.

Blame It On Bangkok

Click My Lit notes that many Westerners who spend time in Southeast Asia want to write about their experiences. The Southeast Asian cities of Bangkok and Pattaya have likely inspired more literary works than any other places. Thailand is a wonderful place steeped in culture and human drama. The actor David Carradine even chose Bangkok for his final location (whether or not that was of his intent). Those who have not visited Southeast Asia will want to read about it, or they can go and then write about their amazing Southeast Asian experience.

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