Longtime local expat funeral rites Monday 2 December

Rites at Wat Sawang Tek Somboon https://maps.app.goo.gl/K3UpRZ7eMBTKndhy6 สกลนคร Sakon Nakhon

Thailand number six, or ten, or more ?

Thailand retains ranking as world’s sixth best country for expats | "THE NATION"  Article, posted on 6 July, refers to The InterNations ranking
World’s Best Countries For Retirement, 2024 - CEOWORLD magazine | April 15 Lists Thailand as number #10
Best Places to Retire in 2024: The Annual Global Retirement Index International Living  Updated January 1, does not include Thailand in the top 10. To get their free report you have to give your email address

Looking ahead cost of living, including new taxation laws, and even the global warming need be considered

Where you from ?

I just finished my second beer, and I just did come from Sakon Nakhon, so that was my answer.

Landlust Isaan, a German video presenter, first in Isaan to add English subtitles | 1.3K views in three days

Finally it's raining in Thailand in Isaan   

 LandlustIsaan

Local resort shuts it's doors | FOR SALE

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Isaan Riders, a private facebook group, has a very successful second Sakon Nakhon Meeting

I was invited to come and photograph a get together of big bikers.

Had not heard of the group before. In fact I discovered the group name after a few members arrived.

After two beers I did a headcount, came up with 56. 

Did a recount a few minutes later and arrived at 64. There was enough moving around which may have hindered a more accurate count.

Beside traveling   and touring together, the group is also involved in local charity activities.

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Facebook: Sakon Nakhon Farang (Falang)

There are 30 Sakon Nakhon related Facebook pages I follow and visit frequently, thanks to google translate.

Mister Bob: ROBERT LEONARD WILSON Funeral rites ( pyre ) on 27 May, at 4 p.m. at Wat Pha Suttawas วัดป่าสุทธาวาส

Bob Wilson passed away on the evening of April 24 after an extended illness. 

 

He was moved to Wat Pha Suttawas for the three day funeral ritual. 

Pictured below are the funeral rites of 25 April. 

Similar services will the held again this evening at 6 p.m. 

Final funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Thursday, 27 April.

Individual pictures of this slideshow are available at 230425 Mr Bob 1stday rites

 There is apparently some construction and modernization underway at Wat Pha Suttawas

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farewell adieu 😭😢 Mister Bob

Bob Wilson passed 10:45, Monday, 24 April สกลนคร Sakon Nakhon

The Postmaster U.S.A. vs Thailand, who is the real 'MASTER of the POST'

🇺🇸 Mailed a letter to a major bank in U.S.A. It was a check for a $5 tax refund.

•  Listed the street name, but forgot to list the direction like S.W. or N.E. 
• Over a month later the letter was returned to me "ADDRESS DOES NOT EXISTS." 
• the situation could have been resolved by referencing the bank name

🇹🇭 Discovered a photo of an envelope with my name and address in English in online messenger.

• Man did I freak out and immediately requested to know from the sender  the "1. who, and 2. why."
• The reply: 1, postal employee. 2. Unable to translate the English text  address.
• I sent him a photo of the address on a  thai utility bill.  The envelope (income statement for tax purposes) was in my mailbox the next day

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It's tax season in the USA

Overseas Taxpayers Can Use 

                                  IRS Free File to prepare and E-File Tax Returns

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Final Day:: Art Fair

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Why SO MANY Foreigners Living in Thailand CANNOT Speak Thai?

Recently on my birthday a monk asked me why I don't speak much Thai. I could hear what people say about me. 

I answered because I don't want to hear that. 

I do have a bit of a memory problem. Can't remember people's names unless I am in contact with them on a daily basis. Even then it can take months. 

Most of my Thai friends have learned enough english and sign language to communicate with me.  Of course there's always online translate

Twenty years ago Thai media was publicizing the government's intent to have more english proficient Thais. That ended when Chinese tourism peaked. 

 

Cabinet backs expats owning land - - - - - - - Bangkok Post

". . . foreign nationals must invest 40 million baht in Thai property . . ." 

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Candy or T.P.

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The $3000 Dollar Thailand Budget! | Are You Sure You Want To Move Here? ...

Eddy Mason Funeral

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Google Map is a lot more than just a map

Have been using Google Map for some years with great success. 

Before I travel I use the map to find restaurants, hotels, tourist attractions, and a lot more.

In the case of hotels the map displays advertised prices.

 

Even at home the map has many great uses, as in this example of finding a dentist.  Of course you can search for an assortment of venues from restaurants to grocery stores, and more.

I often plot my travels on my computer and send the route information to my mobile phone

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Sandy’s funeral is tomorrow, Thur, 28 Apr at 2.00pm at Tha Rae church.

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Steve's Corner party

Link to album of the Friday night party at Steve's Corner restaurant and bar.

Really great fun, good food and great music

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