Ang Sila Stories


Hairy Clams (or not) in Ang Sila

The great West Clare fiddle player Bobby Casey had a wonderful way with words and an impish sense of humour. He composed a handful of really melodic tunes and gave them interesting names. I was extremely fortunate to have played music with him almost every week of the year for about 4 years when I lived in London. I recall one occasion being told in a s...


A Discovery at Ang Sila

A Discovery at Ang Sila Driving up to Bangkok from Bangpra I usually take Sukhumvit Road til I reach the Central Plaza shopping centre at Cholburi and then head left on to the highway. I’ve noticed several times a sign for a place called Ang Sila and this morning, curious, I went for a ramble in that direction. What a discovery. Ang Sila is a little vi...