Scott McGregor
Shortly after graduating with a Bachelor of Business from Charles Sturt University, where I received a foundation scholarship, I grew restless with corporate culture and so began a penchant for travel that led to many adventures around the globe, including the study of Eastern philosophy and practicing various disciplines of meditation.
I now spend my time between SE Asia and Australia, where I manage my online gallery, Sabai Designs Gallery, showcasing Southeast Asian art, crafts and antiques. I have written for Elephant Nature Park, a refuge for abused elephants, and wrote the accompanying text to the illustrated book, Elephants Living in Sanctuary, now in its second print.
I worked as the Deputy Editor of Citylife magazine (Chiang Mai), writing on Thai culture, travel and local events and lectured at Chiang Mai University on a variety of topics. For several years I enjoyed tutoring international school students and held creative writing workshops. My many passions include writing, photography, travel, Eastern philosophy, Asian antiques and art and playing guitar. I have completed several Buddhist meditation retreats and helped edit Karma for Today's Traveller written by Phra Bhasakorn Bhavilai (Author), translated by David Freyer.
Latest Articles
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Big Pharma : Drug Companies Without Conscience
The hugely profitable drug industry known as Big Pharma continue to demonstrate their contempt for the law and the welfare of the American public.
Aug 17, 2010
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Delicious Thai Food: The Best Khao Soi Recipe in Chiang Mai
Khao soi is a delicious Northern Thai noodle curry dish that seldom finds its way onto the menus of Thai restaurants abroad depite its popularity here.
Jul 28, 2010
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The Arts and Crafts of Burma - Past and Present
Visitors to Burma are at once struck by the beauty and diversity of the arts and crafts unique to this intriguing and culturally rich land.
Jun 24, 2010
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Learning Guitar: The Melodic Minor Scale
The melodic minor scale is a slightly challenging but versatile scale that with persistence can be used to produce rich melodies for songs in a minor key.
May 12, 2010
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Learning Guitar: The Harmonic Minor Scale
After learning the natural minor scale, the next logical step is to become familiar with the harmonic minor scale, which has an intriguing character.
May 6, 2010
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Becoming a Better Guitar Player: The Natural Minor Scale
After learning the pentatonic scales and diatonic scales, a logical next step for a guitar player is to learn the natural minor scale.
May 5, 2010
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A Systematic Approach to Learning Guitar: Scales
Learning pentatonic and diatonic scales is an excellent starting point on the road to becoming a melodic guitarist and being able to improvise solos.
May 2, 2010
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A Systematic Approach to Learning Guitar: Barre Chords
Learning barre chords or moveable chords is the next step after open chords have been mastered and will increase chord vocabulary to over 150 chords.
May 1, 2010
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A Guide to Understanding Buddhist Art and its Symbolism
An appreciation of Buddhist art, be it temple paintings, Buddha statues or architecture, is made infinitely richer by some understanding of Buddhist symbols
Apr 23, 2010
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Opium Weights of the Burmese Empires: A Curious Collectible
Bronze animal shaped weights of the Burmese Empires, known as opium weights, have become a highly sought after Asian antique collectible.
Apr 20, 2010
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