He has some tough personal decisions to ponder and needs the time alone.
Thai Government To Decide Next Tuesday On Emergency Rule
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Welcome Bar closed for Vacation
Those familiar with the welcome bar will appreciate that Paul has decided to take a break.
He has some tough personal decisions to ponder and needs the time alone.
Thai Government To Decide Next Tuesday On Emergency Rule
He has some tough personal decisions to ponder and needs the time alone.
Thai Government To Decide Next Tuesday On Emergency Rule
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
Sakon defeated in Korat 2 - 0
Expected the outcome.
Look at the Korat stadium, top rated facilities compared to many facilities throughout Isarn.
We listened to a live broadcast of the game over the internet.
Unfortunately the reception of the broadcast sounded as if the transmission was done through an
overseas server. Sounded more like the old shortwave radio receptions in the 1960's.
You could hear the waves.
overseas server. Sounded more like the old shortwave radio receptions in the 1960's.
You could hear the waves.
Don't miss the Link of the Day at the daily wh.at "Mother Nature's Monalisa"
To Differ On Golden Pond
W.T.H. what the heck
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Some of the friendliest and most loyal people I've ever met.
the hassells Recently posted their 2006 Family Holiday Thailand videos,
filmed at Bahn Nom Hom, SakonNakhon
It depicts local rural life
A Gentleman named Jim recently commented about my Picasa Web Albums:
"I was with the 809th Engineer Battalion at Camp Ruam Chit Chai just outside Sakon Nakhon in 1970. Have you ever heard of that facility? Have you ever been by that location? Do any of the buildings etc. still exist? Your pictures triggered memories of the time I enjoyed in Thailand.
Some of the friendliest and most loyal people I've ever met.
After all these years, I wonder what has happened...."
I'll have to ask around and see what I can discover.
Reminiscence - July 5th 1975.Me driving South on I-5 in Seattle.
That's the Seattle U-District in the background. That stretch of the freeway had been completed in time for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, otherwise known as Century 21.
I'm driving an Italian made VESPA, the only transportation I could afford. The best part was I could cruise around for a week on a dollar of gasoline.
These days, at times, I can be seen in similar posture on my 2010 Nouvo for 100 baht per week. I could afford a car, but don't care to.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Keep Galoshes at ready
With the present drought slightly waning, I suspect when the rains do start, it's going to be very heavy.I base my conjecture on previous experiences.
A few years ago when we did have flooding in the area, it was preceded by heavy flooding north of us in Southern China and West of us in Myanmar
A number of recent articles seem to confirm my suspicion, "be prepared for heavy rain and flooding in September and October."
A three month forecast is available at Thai Meteorological Department
A three month forecast is available at Thai Meteorological Department
Forget the fruit and vegetables, bring some more sugar coated cereal
Thai rice market share down in ASEAN wearekhmers.com
Thai Sugar Output May Fall 13% Next Year on Drought, Floods
Read it at BusinessWeek
Thai commuter airline sector in turmoil Business Traveller.
Dear Santa: My Christmas wish list
Absurd:If it comes from China, it's tainted
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Friday, June 25, 2010
New Student Introduction
"Skool Partey"
At S.-B.A.C. SakonNakhon Business Administration College
Why was I invited to arrive at 9 a.m., when they knew that the main entourage would not make an entrance any earlier than 10:30.
I entertained myself by briefly watching student rehearsals and makeup sessions. I snuck out the front gate to have a smoke and kept myself well hydrated with a two cups of coconut juice from my refrigerator. It's the coconut juice with preservative: Sangsom.
I was invited to return in the afternoon when a ladyboy contest would be featured.
But I was just not interested in making the trip twice in one day.
Temporary Billboards - Weather Vane
I pass by these billboards, south of BIG-C, almost daily.
Quite often I see labor crews repairing and re-erecting collapsed signs.
The billboards are great wind direction indicators; Weather Vanes.
They seem to provide employment for up to half a dozen laborers on a regular basis,
especially as we enter the rainy season with frequent wind gusts.
Screw hole cover thefts continue.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
High Humidity continues
Unusual long lasting high humidity continues.
Most noticeably during early morning and early evening hours
Most noticeably during early morning and early evening hours
Scattered Heavy Rain showers are forecast for the next five days
Severe drought threatens Thailand's rice harvest BBC - June 21
If you own iPhones, iPads and Macintosh computers, you are being tracked. L.A.Times
OMG-Chuckle
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Thailand Tourism, things can only get better
June 20 Tourism to Increase in Forth Quarter According to TAT Pattaya Daily News Indian tourists love Thailand, despite turmoil sify finance
Thai officials hope tax credits, mud masks will boost tourism Montgomery Advertiser
June 21 Thailand launches "We Love Thailand" promotion Dubai Chronicle
"Top 10 Beach and Sun Destinations in the World" at Trip Advisor does not list any Thailand destinations
"Top 10 Beach and Sun Destinations in Asia at Trip Advisor lists:
3 Ko Lanta, 4 Khao Lak, 5 Ko Phangan, 6 Koh Samui
Tourism Thailand "Amazing Thailand, Amazing Value" lists some travel deals which don't seem to be all that Amazing.
The site does have some information about SakonNakhon here
Sunday, June 20, 2010
HOTMAIL SPAM increases
As of lately I am receiving an increased number of SPAM from friends with hotmail accounts.
These are legitimate hotmail users, whose accounts are obviously compromised.
Mails I receive from half a dozen accounts all have links to VIAGRA sales sites (I don't need the stuff).
A net search of recent postings seems to confirm that the problem has been recognized...
... however the problem has not been rectified, spamming continues.
Spammers have access to complete mailing lists for each compromised account.
In many instances persons have been locked out from using their own accounts.
To reestablish ownership of your mail account you must contact your mail provider and go through a security questionnaire, or two or three.
It's a good idea to change your password and security questions on a regular basis, every three to six months seems to be most recommended.
Change all your passwords at any sign of problems.
It was probably my own error, but I was recently locked out from my online banking service.
A few mails with security questions answered, my account was restored.
Of course I recognized the warning signs and immediately made changes to other accounts.
It may also be a good idea to have an email account with an alternate provider.
I find it helpful when trying to recover lost passwords.
Worth looking at:
Aerial photos of the oil slick taken Jun 17 at TED BLOG
CUTE, but imagine the electric bill
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Sound System Test
A nearby neighbor of the Welcome Bar is a car stereo and sound installer.
Here they are testing an exterior sound system installation.
Seems to me, with tourism slow, drivers are looking at advertising as a temporary income alternative.
Trustworthy Headlines
Unemployment Rate in Thailand was 0.96 percent in March 2010
Alvin Diaries
The buttons covering screw holes on my bookcase mysteriously disappeared.
I found them on the top shelf and replaced them.
Moments later, the buttons again had been removed and placed on the top shelf.
With the office door closed, Alvin is allowed to leave the confines of his cage a number of times during the day.
Bouncing on the curtain spring wire seems to be a favorite
When Alvin is totally worn out, he relaxes atop his favorite chair next to mine.
It took a few days of coaxing... Now when I clap my hands, playtime is over and Alvin returns to his den, a tissue box filled with cotton
Friday, June 18, 2010
Dengue Fever
Just heard of a number of persons hospitalized due to Dengue Fever here in Sakon Nakhon.One of those infected: Cor was hospitalized yesterday.
May 31, National News Bureau of Thailand Dengue fever spreading in the North and Northeast
June 2, CDC Center for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.A) Outbreak Notice
June 25, Phuket Wan Phuket D-Day as Dengue Fever Threat Skyrockets
More about Dengue Fever at MedicineNet
I suppose I qualify for a Stupid Fallang Award.
I recently asked a friend to purchase a new bucket to replace the one which had sprung a leak.
I expressed my anger why the person had spent extra money for a lid: "I have no use for the lid."
Of course a lid makes perfect sense in this environment.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Thai Tourism Resuscitation
The latest Tourism Authority of Thailand Video, released on YouTube June 10, seems to draw little interest with only 16 views in the past five days.
EXPERIENCE THAILAND - ONCE IN A LIFETIME, may not be such a great attention getter, at least not at the moment
San Francisco Chronicle Sausage king, country singer Jimmy Dean dies
EXPERIENCE THAILAND - ONCE IN A LIFETIME, may not be such a great attention getter, at least not at the moment
Reuters:Thai tourism stocks: sweet spot or basket case?
San Francisco Chronicle Sausage king, country singer Jimmy Dean dies
Saturday, June 12, 2010
SakonFC beats SurinFC, at a price
The game started at 6 p.m., and not at 5, as I had been informed.
As predicted it was one of Sakon FC better days.
6:18 p.m. 6:26 p.m. 6:31 p.m.
All scoring was during the first half of the game.
During the second half I lost count after 12 injury time outs for Sakon FC.
Made me wonder why Surin only received one yellow card
Video by Zintiara
Friday, June 11, 2010
Prevention
Seeing Helicopters in this area most likely indicates a visit of a Government V.I.P.
There is no commercial helicopter service in the area that I am aware of.
Photo taken from Welcome Bar front porch, June 9
I was intrigued and took the quick trip to the Provincial Government Buildings.
By the time I arrived, V.I.P.'s had already departed
What surprised me was the barbed wire inside the Government complex.
This is the area used during the annual Wax Castle Festival as a fair ground
Car traffic on the main road leading through the complex had been detoured. I use this road occasionally on my way to go shopping.
Thailand political situation
From the INSURANCE weblog
There is no commercial helicopter service in the area that I am aware of.
Photo taken from Welcome Bar front porch, June 9
I was intrigued and took the quick trip to the Provincial Government Buildings.
By the time I arrived, V.I.P.'s had already departed
What surprised me was the barbed wire inside the Government complex.
This is the area used during the annual Wax Castle Festival as a fair ground
Car traffic on the main road leading through the complex had been detoured. I use this road occasionally on my way to go shopping.
Thailand political situation
From the INSURANCE weblog
Marvin Isley, Bassist for the Isley Brothers, Dies at 56
Mobile Mosquito Eradication
Had to make a stop on my way home, till the air was clear.
Lucky I had a can of Chang with me while sitting alongside the road.
Really wonder how effective this sort of spraying is.
Butterflies did not seem to be bothered by the spray.
In previous years people with backpack sprayers used to come around and aim the spray at all the most likely spots, especially sewers.
SakonFC preparing for the Surin Challenge
In a previous game on April 3 at Surin, the game ended in a 3 - 3 draw.
Now with recent player additions and with home court advantage, this should be an exiting game.
Let's hope both teams can avoid my comment of the April 3 game: Who threw the first punch?
Now with recent player additions and with home court advantage, this should be an exiting game.
Let's hope both teams can avoid my comment of the April 3 game: Who threw the first punch?
Joey went to see one of the teams daily training sessions and brought back these pictures.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Who Do You Trust
US Embassy Bangkok: Warden Message: Travel Warning Canceled, State of Emergency Remains
British Embassy: Exercise Caution
Australian Embassy: We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in Thailand due to the high threat of terrorist attack and the possibility of further violent civil unrest.
This one should be exciting
| Recent STV video by Zintiara |
Watch the guy in the white shirt, 17 seconds into the video.
His facial expression is priceless
Sunday, June 6, 2010
I had better hide my cigarrettes
Another Tabaco Addict in the house. And he doesn't require matches,
Be security concious before you go to sleep
Like anywhere in the world, when unemployment drops, crime tends to increase.
Yesterday the owner of the apartment building across the street from me alerted us of a night time theft.
Gasoline was siphoned from the motorcycles parked in front of the building, laundry hanging outdoors was taken.
Neighborhood dogs, including mine, where barking at 3 a.m. I saw four young men walking toward the apartment building. I concluded wrongly that they were visiting a resident, and ignored them.
We lock our front gate nightly. Neighborhood barking dogs frequently awaken me.
If you do have dogs, beware of poisoning.
Just a few years ago a number of dogs were poisoned in a nearby neighborhood on a night when burglaries also occurred.
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Thailand: Back to normal, are we? May 31, 2010 buddhistchannel
Funny Connections
The Best Of Ad Campaigns
Extraordinary funny and clever illustrations
Yesterday the owner of the apartment building across the street from me alerted us of a night time theft.
Gasoline was siphoned from the motorcycles parked in front of the building, laundry hanging outdoors was taken.
Neighborhood dogs, including mine, where barking at 3 a.m. I saw four young men walking toward the apartment building. I concluded wrongly that they were visiting a resident, and ignored them.
We lock our front gate nightly. Neighborhood barking dogs frequently awaken me.
If you do have dogs, beware of poisoning.
Just a few years ago a number of dogs were poisoned in a nearby neighborhood on a night when burglaries also occurred.
Related Post Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Motorcycle Theft
Biodiversity losses seen at the dinner table bangkokpost
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The Best Of Ad CampaignsExtraordinary funny and clever illustrations
The Black Keys "Tighten Up" Loved it !
more by the black keys on YouTube
I was taken aback by the finger gesture by one of the boys. Enjoyed the story line.
Don't mix this music with alcohol:
May lead to sentimentalism (mood) similar to "my wife left me, my dog peed on me.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Thailand ZOMBIE SEASON aproaches
Thailand is known for its Cool, Hot, and Wet Seasons.
Little known is the Zombie Season. It occurs once every four years, and last thirty days.
The season coincides with World Cup Soccer.
Expect Thais, especially males, to be bit sluggish and slow in both action and thought.
They might even express "Hang" to explain their hangovers.
Many games conclude well past bedtime Thai time.
Many games conclude well past bedtime Thai time.
TV3, TV7, and TrueVisions have 2010 FIFA World Cup broadcasting rights in Thailand
Scary Asia Atomic Ambitions
Myanmar's military ambitions Al Jazeera English
US senator defers trip over N Korean-junta atomic ties MIZZIMA Specializing in Burma Related News and Multimedia
Hollywood R.I.P.
Rue McClanahan (February 21, 1934 – June 3, 2010) WIKIPEDIA
Remember David Carradine and the circumstances surrounding his strange death in Bangkok E!online has an update
Thursday, June 3, 2010
T.i.T. Bits
Thailand Tourism Festival 2010 - June 9-13, 2010 at IMPACT (Bangkok)
Dengue Fever spreading in the North and Northeast National News Bureau Thailand
Top Things Westerners don't understand about Thais Asia Travel Examiner
Baby Koala becomes namesake of Thai peace effort AP
Local hospitals nationwide to be upgraded National News Bureau Thailand
SakonFC without Fans
SakonNakhon Footballers headed south on Wednesday, to Yasothon, for a make-up game which was previously rained out.
The game was radio broadcast live at sakonfc.com/web/
There were no SakonFC fans in attendance according to a source at the scene.
A contingent of the cheering team was at my house. Dressed in team colors, as if attending the game in person.
Joey was listening to the live radio broadcast.
At first report I received the score was 1-1, then 2-1, then 3-1. The outcome was 3-2.
The absence of Sakon cheering fans was most likely a factor contribution to the loss.
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