Sunday, December 7, 2008
Thai Baht Exchange RateSaturday, December 6, 2008
Thailand reopens
...with New Rules for Travelers
Thailand airports resume operations on December 5.
New immigration rules have been announced.
The most obvious change affects persons arriving by land. THAIVISA
A discussion of all changes is at www.thaivisa.com/forum
Thailand airports resume operations on December 5.
New immigration rules have been announced.
The most obvious change affects persons arriving by land. THAIVISA
A discussion of all changes is at www.thaivisa.com/forum
The Dragon and Cobra ritual Practice Session
I have yet to get a correct answer what this festival is called.
Until I get a definite answer I call it the Chinese Dragon Serpent Festival
The ritual is in the belief that it will insure a good year ahead.
The beating of the sticks is to scare away cobras.
I can attest to that this ancient ritual is still effective today:
If you make plenty of noise, snakes tend to avoid confrontation.
Mostly kids, and plenty of adults gather at the temple nightly.
These ceremonies take a bit of practice and safety lessons.
It can really hurt if you don’t pay attention.
The nighty practice sessions are rewarded with a meal donated by temple parishioners.
Until I get a definite answer I call it the Chinese Dragon Serpent Festival
The ritual is in the belief that it will insure a good year ahead.
The beating of the sticks is to scare away cobras.
I can attest to that this ancient ritual is still effective today:
If you make plenty of noise, snakes tend to avoid confrontation.
Mostly kids, and plenty of adults gather at the temple nightly.
These ceremonies take a bit of practice and safety lessons.
It can really hurt if you don’t pay attention.
The nighty practice sessions are rewarded with a meal donated by temple parishioners.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Geriatrics Meeting
A impromptu Ex-pat Geriatrics meeting was held yesterday.
The Bon Cafe was chosen for the conference.
Previously operated as a coffee shop, the establishment is reincarnated as a restaurant and beer bar.
Purpose of the meeting was a trial run of the reincarnation.
As is typical, all persons attending the function had plenty of suggestions on improving the establishment.
It’s central location (within walking distance to my home) is a plus.
(click on image for larger view)
An english menu features Hambergers and fries, fried eggs and fries, or a side order of fries.
Along with Instant mushroom soup, the menu needs improvement.
I suggest what Thais are great at: THAI FOOD, the type that doesn’t make you run for the garden hose.
The Bon Cafe was chosen for the conference.
Previously operated as a coffee shop, the establishment is reincarnated as a restaurant and beer bar.
Purpose of the meeting was a trial run of the reincarnation.
As is typical, all persons attending the function had plenty of suggestions on improving the establishment.
It’s central location (within walking distance to my home) is a plus.
(click on image for larger view)
An english menu features Hambergers and fries, fried eggs and fries, or a side order of fries.
Along with Instant mushroom soup, the menu needs improvement.
I suggest what Thais are great at: THAI FOOD, the type that doesn’t make you run for the garden hose.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Smiles from Above
If you looked at the sky early evening yesterday, it was smiling back.
Hopefully a good omen !
Local media is making the event into a BIG STORY
Hopefully a good omen !
Local media is making the event into a BIG STORY
Kids with sticks and cobras on the prowl
It happens every year around this time.
Kids beating numchuck type sticks together.
No they aren't about to do a Kung Fu hit on you, they're warding off snakes and dragons.
It's all practice leading up to the dragon festival held this year on December 11.
Nightly training sessions are now underway at the local Chinese temple.
The cobra snakes you see aren't real.
Kids beating numchuck type sticks together.
No they aren't about to do a Kung Fu hit on you, they're warding off snakes and dragons.
It's all practice leading up to the dragon festival held this year on December 11.
Nightly training sessions are now underway at the local Chinese temple.
The cobra snakes you see aren't real.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
Thailand Photo's on the web
Life Magazine recently released a large collection of photographs taken in Thailand
Available here
Available here
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Map Update
Added my personalized google map on the map page (link above).
The map is far from perfect. Some glitches in getting directions.
Don't depend on the Get directions.
Directions from the Grand Palace Hotel to the airport wrongly lead you onto a back road, and has you driving on the runway to get to the terminal.
Ain't gonna work.
Got directions from The Sakol Palace Hotel to Eddies Branch.
The directions avoid major (speedier) main roads.
Instead direct you on secondary slightly potholed roads.
The map allows you to alter the route by dragging the route (sample below).
------secondary roads------------------primary roads------
. . . . . 
The map is far from perfect. Some glitches in getting directions.
Don't depend on the Get directions.
Directions from the Grand Palace Hotel to the airport wrongly lead you onto a back road, and has you driving on the runway to get to the terminal.
Ain't gonna work.
Got directions from The Sakol Palace Hotel to Eddies Branch.
The directions avoid major (speedier) main roads.
Instead direct you on secondary slightly potholed roads.
The map allows you to alter the route by dragging the route (sample below).
------secondary roads------------------primary roads------
. . . . .
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