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Wednesday, December 31, 2014
The Temple Fair runs through January 4
Motorcycle repaired, but....
Had the rear balding tire replaced.
I have a turn signal beeper. I tend to forget to turn off my turn signal. Used to have one only the driver could hear. They replaced it with a truck backup beeper. Way too loud.
Now when I get ready to make a turn, everybody hears the horn and looks at me. Really didn't want it that loud. Kinda have to chuckle... crazy Farang (foreigner).
Sakon Nakhon Taxi
From the area of Rajabhat University to Apples restaurant the charge was 150 Baht, according to a visitor to Apples
Construction is progressing at a fast pace
Across the street from Apples restaurant, it is to be the new home of a very popular seafood restaurant
Getting an early start
Nightly concerts at the temple fair, these folk decided to arrive two hours early to insure a good seat.
Monk Alms collection Pots are getting bigger
Expecting plenty sales at the Insect Grill
I still say each sale should include a pack of breath mints
Never cared for the aroma
Can you hear me now, mobile unit
The Temple Fair runs through January 4
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Identification Please
Know Your Rights
Richard Barrow in Thailand
Interesting to note:
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Richard Barrow in Thailand
Interesting to note:
"3. Foreigners could carry a copy of first page and entry stamped page of their passport instead of the original one."
Opening Night Temple Fair
Wat Phra That Choeng Chum
Seems it was right around when NCIS came on (6pm), when I heard the fireworks go off last evening.
The cooler temperatures seem to help sound move faster. It sounded like canons where going off a block from here. In reality the temple is a bit further away.
I had intended on visiting the temple, but I was an emotional wreck (previous post).
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The cooler temperatures seem to help sound move faster. It sounded like canons where going off a block from here. In reality the temple is a bit further away.
I had intended on visiting the temple, but I was an emotional wreck (previous post).
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Post by Beer Chang.
Monday, December 29, 2014
The pen keyboard is mighty
I feel like I just stepped out of the ring with two trophies.
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- 1. I'd been doing the paperwork tango for two years with the IRS over my 2011 taxes. They had threatened court action scheduled for January. I had send them copies of bank payments, as it was obvious that someone missed posting my payment.
- Today I received a statement that the account is at zero outstanding balance. I'll consider that statement as an apology since those people don't apologize for their errors.
- 2. My TCH satellite was unblocked today. Dealing with that situation was a six month frustration.
- Repeated billing errors for four months eventually resulted in my Satellite TV service being shut off on Christmas day.
- I was monitoring my blood pressure every time I had to deal with the situation. I was frequently placed on permanent hold when asking for an explanation from customer service. Six e-mails I sent were not received according to them
- Finally I wrote out my complaint in detail, stating that I wanted to terminate the service if the matter was not resolved. This time I faxed the letter.
- Two days after the fax, service was restored. Now I am eagerly awaiting what my bill will look like
Sweater weather for the start of
2015 / 2558
Was windy at 5am this morning, I'd say it created a feels like temperature of 9C.
Expect a further 3 degree drop for your nighttime New Year celebrations.
Tuesday, Dec 30: high 31.
Thursday, Jan 1: high: 25- 27
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Park policy allows racism
Tax-paying foreigners not entitled to local price at National Parks
I really don't have any objections to the policy, but it allows racism
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I really don't have any objections to the policy, but it allows racism
First hand experience: I was with a group of Asian Americans of different Asian backgrounds, all US citizens.
I was the only caucasian in the group. I was the only one having to pay. Admission was not based on nationality, rather on race.
Animal Cruelty
I realize it's a ritual going back somewhere in history, but keeping so many birds so closely confined, without water seems inhumane to me
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And so it starts
Hospitals on alert as holidaymakers take to roads for New Year
MCOT.net
School Bus Crashes in Chiang Rai
Chiang Khuea, Sakon Nakhon
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MCOT.net
School Bus Crashes in Chiang Rai
Chiang Khuea, Sakon Nakhon
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Should have been called BIKE NIGHT
I had really wanted to attend, looks like it was great fun.
The problem was the title "Bike Week."
I thought I could choose from seven days of a week, but it was all in one evening, December 12.
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The problem was the title "Bike Week."
I thought I could choose from seven days of a week, but it was all in one evening, December 12.
Wat Phra That Choeng Chum Fair
Starts tomorrow
But you are more than welcome to visit today
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Exploring Sakon Nakhon
Was headed to the Temple where the fair starts tomorrow, when I spotted this sign.
I had seen some events advertised there on facebook. So I decided to take a look.
First a visit to a temple along the way
Stopped by the waterfront.
The road previously only open to foot traffic has been reopened for vehicles
Lake water level is dropping slightly
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I had seen some events advertised there on facebook. So I decided to take a look.
First a visit to a temple along the way
The cemetery is adjacent
The Horse ranch is across the street from the cemetary
Stopped by the waterfront.
The road previously only open to foot traffic has been reopened for vehicles
Lake water level is dropping slightly
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