in the Country Music Hall of Fame
Source: Associated Press on You Tube
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Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Buddha Rescheduled in Thailand
Update: Reschedule cancelled
Loy Krathong gets go-ahead from govt
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has announced that it will postpone its annual celebrations for the Loy Krathong festival in honour of the late Supreme Patriarch Nyanasamvara Suvaddhana.
Loi Krathong festivities delayed
Makes no sense to me
After all, Loi Krathong is in honor of Buddha
Would Buddha really mind if we included the recently deceased monk head with the same reverence.
Then there is a matter of seniority!!
Buddha is getting rescheduled??
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Swaeter Season Ahead
Mister cool is reapearing at the Thai Metereological website.
A few days ago the nighttime temperature at my house dipped down to 16C /60.8. The coolest October temperatures I have felt here in the past ten years.
It's a bit warmer for a while with occasional dips in temperatures.
Still plenty of time to clean and air out the winter bedding.
Silly me:
- When the outside temperatures are above 35C - 95F, an airconditioner at 15C - 59F feels great
- When the outside temperature drops to 15C, then I'm shivering
Monday, October 28, 2013
Whitening Cream won't make you smarter
Thailand racism row reignited by Unilever ad
for skin-whitening cream
Firm's Thai subsidiary Citra withdraws TV ad for Pearly White cream after critics say it equates lighter skin with intelligence
Thailand vs Cambodia: eleven eleven
The International Court of Justice will anounce it's decission on the Thailand-Cambodia border dispute on November 11.
Some protests are likely, as some security measures are underway
Some protests are likely, as some security measures are underway
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Golden Pond at the Sakon Nakhon LOVE COMPLEX
That was then: 2002
A decade later its changed big time
See for yourself at the
Sakon Nakhon Guide Thai Script websiteLOVE COMPLEX microsoft translatorLOVE COMPLEX Google translate |
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Protect your E-mail from Phishing
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Received this e-mail apparently from Gmail, indicating that I had reached my disk storage limit.
For a moment I was in a panic, but then I looked at the return address and realized it was a phishing attempt.
- Phishing is an attempt to collect your user name and password
The link provided in the e-mail looked quite authentic, but again the web address obviously was not authentic:
slg-itc.eu/xc.htm
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There are times when you wont even realize that your information has been stolen until severe damage has been inflicted, which may include financial transactions.
Hacked or not, it's important that you regularly change your passwords.
Important to note, it's a problem with all accounts, not just Gmail.Recommended reading:
Warning: Over 20,000 Gmail, AOL, and Yahoo Email Accounts Hacked!
Thailand Departure Fee to be raised...
- Domestic flights from 100 THB to 200 THB
- International flights from 700 THB to 800 THB
Related article:
500 Baht Tourist Fee proposed
Friday, October 25, 2013
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
500 Baht Tourist Fee proposed
The reasons both pro and con regarding this proposed fee, simply don't hold water.
Here are a few of the reasons reported
The fee is to go into effect January 1, but there are some wispers of postponing it by a few weeks, as not to cause 'Confusion.'
Rather than a tourism fee with no visible benefit, I would have prefered the proposed mandatory medical insurance fee. The difference here is the tourism fee can go straight into the general fund, while the medical insurance fee must provide a service.
Here are a few of the reasons reported
- Increase in quality of tourists
- Reduction in overstay
- Funds would go for "additional Care" of tourists
The fee is to go into effect January 1, but there are some wispers of postponing it by a few weeks, as not to cause 'Confusion.'
Rather than a tourism fee with no visible benefit, I would have prefered the proposed mandatory medical insurance fee. The difference here is the tourism fee can go straight into the general fund, while the medical insurance fee must provide a service.
Thailand prepares to introduce arrival tax
More than 100,000 foreignersSunday, October 20, 2013
T.i.T. today
More Inflation Fuel
Thailand to Raise Minimum Wage of civil servants
The Thai government said it will raise the minimum monthly wage of civil servants by 50% to $500 as of Jan. 1, with the aim of encouraging private employers to follow. The plan has spurred concerns about inflation, which accelerated slightly in August.
Time adjustment ahead
Daylight Savings Time changes
Of interest to those watching television from around the world on the net, most European countries will set their clocks back one hour, this coming Saturday, October 27.
The U.S., Canada and Mexico move their clocks back one hour the following Saturday, Nov 3.
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Sakon Nakhon Wax Castle Parade
Bang Bua (BKK) Lotus Festival
Heavy Rain alert in South Bangkok Post
Just a few days ago someone said:
"Thailand to become completely dry by mid-November"
Earlier this month Chonburi looked like this
And if the flooding isn't bad enoughExpect political troubled waters
Amnesty bill change slammed The Nation
Local weather this week
Day time temperatures 30 to 32 (86F-89F)
Feels like 35 to 37 (95F-99F
Night time temperatures 18 to 20 (64F- 68F)
Saturday, October 19, 2013
T.i.T. news and bejond
Time to consider building Houses the old fashioned way
on stilts
Thai Train Travel
Thai Train Travel
Li-Fi
Li-Fi
Radio Active Seafood
Friday, October 18, 2013
Sakon Nakhon Food Fest
It's a well known fact, I don't go out much in the evenings. Only on special occasions.
The annual Food Fest, part of the Wax Castle Festival, is one of those occasions.
First headed for a drink at the tavern across the street to the municipal grounds entrance.A perfect place for 'people watching.'
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| Somewhat silly rule: Beer bottles had to be kept out of sight |
Plenty posing opportunities
Plenty Dining Choices
Floral Displays
And of Course the Stars of the Show: The Wax Castles
I've seen these events for ten years. It's always the same, little variation.
The best part for me was seeing friends I had not seen in a long time, and stocking up on a few favorites
Pudding and chestnuts
The Wax Castle Parade is later on this afternoon.
I'll watch the live televised version.
T.i.T. today
Thai and Chinese food may not be too healthy
The headline may be a bit too drastic, since many Thai and Chinese foods are quite healthy.
The article specifically discusses the salt content of curries. It’s an unhealthy amount,
dangerous to your health if curry is on your daily menu.
dangerous to your health if curry is on your daily menu.
Many other Thai foods also contain large, unhealthy amounts of salt
Index suggests half a million enslaved in Thailand
hub of exploitation
Classical Thai dance to not be removed from school curriculum
Mo important than the 3R’s
So why am I laughing at other people’s misfortunes?
Thailand to become completely dry by mid-November
Royol Chitradon, director of the Hydro and Agro Informatics Institute said
Telephone Kaput
Old ten year old Sim card “Orange” needed to be updated to “True”
Transfer process may take three days. Haven’t been able to receive calls for three weeks… in a few more days maybe I can
Bangkok Bank shrugs off growing bad loans
non-performing loans keep rising
| Immigration | Apple's Restaurant | Pit Stop Restaurant | Tippy's Restaurant | Welcome Bar |
Thursday, October 17, 2013
New Year Holidays extended
| Tues 24 | Wed 25 | Thu 26 | Fri 27 | Sat 28 | Sun 29 | |
| Mon 30 | Tues 31 | Wed 1 | Thu 2 | Fri 3 | Sat 4 | Sat 5 |
The government of Thailand has declared a five day new years holiday. A look at the calendar will show that this will most likely be acceptable practice worldwide.
Plain logic would be that little work, if any, will be accomplished on Monday, Dec 30, or Thursday Jan 2 and Friday, Jan 3
Let's just declare a nine day holiday and be done with it
Reason for this proclamation is to increase domestic Tourism
| Immigration | Apple's Restaurant | Pit Stop Restaurant | Tippy's Restaurant | Welcome Bar |
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
T.i.T. today
Snow forecast in Bangkok
A Thai beer tycoon wants to build a massive indoor snow park in Bangkok
Things to see and do during the
Sakon Nakhon Royal Longboat and Wax Castle Festival
Love the soundtrack. Well done editing of longboat racing action
Even though I don’t understand the language, I love this apparently 'Thai Country Music.'
Young novice monks are generally from families, too poor to raise them, from broken homes, and occasional orphans.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Sakon Nakhon Royal Longboat Races Day 2
I was invited to sit with one of the racing teams on the waterfront blocked off to the general public. I accepted that offer, but declined an invitation to travel on a motorized longboat.
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