Unfortunately that will not cover the governments losses experienced due to the global downturn and local disruptions to tourism. Expect further increases in taxes on fuel and cigarettes momentarily. phuketwan.com
Friday, May 8, 2009
Income going down,Unemployment rising, and so are Taxes
As previously mentioned a hike in alcohol taxes went into effect Thursday, raising the excise tax from 7 to 9 %.
Unfortunately that will not cover the governments losses experienced due to the global downturn and local disruptions to tourism. Expect further increases in taxes on fuel and cigarettes momentarily. phuketwan.com
Unfortunately that will not cover the governments losses experienced due to the global downturn and local disruptions to tourism. Expect further increases in taxes on fuel and cigarettes momentarily. phuketwan.com
Neither rain, nor thunderstorms will stop a Parade in Thailand
As you can tell from a previous post, there wasn't a cloud in the sky, yet at 2 p.m. the heavens opened with a tropical thunderstorm, which made everyone run for cover.
But that didn't stop a planned parade. After a short thunderstorm delay, the parade proceeded.
The Parade honoring Visakha Bucha Day is scheduled for Friday 3:30 p.m. 
But that didn't stop a planned parade. After a short thunderstorm delay, the parade proceeded.
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| See all pictures of this parade by Martin Pattison here 090507 Parade |
The Parade honoring Visakha Bucha Day is scheduled for Friday 3:30 p.m.
The starting point is near the Lotus store. The parade will proceed to Wat Phra That Choeng Chum.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Rambling on...
Don't Rain on my parade
Hardly a cloud in the sky, but the weather forecast for tomorrows festivities: Clouds, Sunshine a couple of heavy thunderstorms, humid (accuweather.com). I doubt that I'm physically ready to spend the afternoon photographing. Any volunteers?
Cost of drinking in Thailand rising
To increase Government Income, excise taxes on all alcoholic drinks will increase by 2% from 7 to 9%. If you wish to rush out and stock up, forget it, you're too late, The increase is effective today. www.forbes.com
Chonburi Province Governor was "shifted"
The supplement to this blog Sakon Nakhon Directory is growing
Visits to the directory have increased 391.18% since "remodeling" began a week ago. Fascinating of course is where the directory's visitors hail from (listed in frequency of visits): Thailand
United States, Brazil, United Kingdom, Argentina, Japan, Portugal, Germany, Chile, France, Singapore, Canada, India, Romania, Russia, Australia, Spain, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Sweden.
If you have any recommendations of services, sales, or the like, please forward the information to me at luanghans@gmail.com.
If you have any recommendations of services, sales, or the like, please forward the information to me at luanghans@gmail.com.
Dom DeLuise
Prolific Film and television star,
No surprise here
Mangalitsa pigs from Hungary
Looks like a cross breed of sheep and pigs. Very feminine appearance, just needs a bit of lipstick www.omgblog.com
Don't say "WTF" to 911 operator
Officer Prudy McPrudester
He'll hang up on you and endanger your loved ones
true visions (formerly UBC)
has a deal for subscribers with analog receivers.
Upgrades to Digital are available for 2,000 baht. truevisionstv.com
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
True Visions/UBC drops BBC and others
True Visions, formerly known as UBC has announced that they will drop BBC Entertainment (38), Animax (40), and STC(42), effective June 1.
Replacing these channels will be AXN Beyond, All Sports Network and Nickelodeon.
The change is being made purely for financial reasons.
Since this announcement True Visions e-mail has been overflowing with complaints and threats to discontinue or switch to a less expensive package.
Read more at Thai Visa.com
I'll miss Judge Deed, My Family, and Weakest link. AXN Beyond seems to be a rebroadcast of U.S. series, All Sports Network, from what I can determine is mostly U.S. Sports. AXN Beyond sample schedule . I have definitely outgrown Nickelodeon, a children's network.
Replacing these channels will be AXN Beyond, All Sports Network and Nickelodeon.
The change is being made purely for financial reasons.
Since this announcement True Visions e-mail has been overflowing with complaints and threats to discontinue or switch to a less expensive package.
Read more at Thai Visa.com
I'll miss Judge Deed, My Family, and Weakest link. AXN Beyond seems to be a rebroadcast of U.S. series, All Sports Network, from what I can determine is mostly U.S. Sports. AXN Beyond sample schedule . I have definitely outgrown Nickelodeon, a children's network.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Sakon Nakhon City Hall demolished
As previously noted the old city hall is being torn down to make room for a new complex costing 108,510,000 Baht (US $3,086,177) Photography by Martin Pattison
All photo's of this event at picasaweb
Monday, May 4, 2009
Rising costs
Less Customers, charge more for the customers you do have.
There have been repeated complaints why bars, sitting empty are charging more for their services.
Logic dictates that prices should be lower to draw in more customers.
In real life charging more is the norm. The US postal service is a typical example.
When there were plenty of customers, prices were low. I remember regular mail going for seven cents.
The internet has made part of the postal service obsolete.
Thus the services still available have skyrocketed.
Even Homer thinks the prices are insane . . . . . . . . . . .
Feels like Weather for the coming days
Warmer nights. Chances of rain increasing during the second half of the week.
Funny Mail
Around Town
Green Corner Restaurant was recently remodeled, with additional dining space upstairs.
City Hall has moved to temporary facilities while the complex is being rebuilt.
Sakon Nakhon FC
...played against Nakhon Phanom FC on Saturday.
This years Wax castle festival schedule has been posted at tourismthailand.org. The festival will be October 1st through 4. October 4th is the full moon day.
There have been repeated complaints why bars, sitting empty are charging more for their services.
Logic dictates that prices should be lower to draw in more customers.
In real life charging more is the norm. The US postal service is a typical example.
When there were plenty of customers, prices were low. I remember regular mail going for seven cents.
The internet has made part of the postal service obsolete.
Thus the services still available have skyrocketed.
Even Homer thinks the prices are insane . . . . . . . . . . .
Feels like Weather for the coming days
Warmer nights. Chances of rain increasing during the second half of the week.
Funny Mail
The Google group where we store all the latest humor and unusual emails we receive, now has over 740 postings.
So if you enjoy a good joke, then visit http://groups.google.com/group/funny_mail
So if you enjoy a good joke, then visit http://groups.google.com/group/funny_mail
Around Town
Green Corner Restaurant was recently remodeled, with additional dining space upstairs.
City Hall has moved to temporary facilities while the complex is being rebuilt.
Sakon Nakhon FC
...played against Nakhon Phanom FC on Saturday.
Unable to attend, but it must have been another loss for the local team.
Having played 5 games, the team has won two games and lost three.
This years Wax castle festival schedule has been posted at tourismthailand.org. The festival will be October 1st through 4. October 4th is the full moon day.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Monk Manners
A few years ago a Thai Government official wanted to put a halt to the many transvestite shows on public television.
"They are not part of Thailand's heritage, and do not represent Thailand's image."
Of course that never happened.
Most of the Ladyboys are extrovert and flamboyant, making for a lot of fun entertainment at public and private events.
It came as little surprise to me that a Buddhist preacher in Chiang Rai came up with a plan to educate and curb the flamboyant behavior of transgender monks.
Finally someone admits they are among us. Education is the logical solution.
There's a time and a place for these antics. The temple just isn't the right place.
BBC News Asia- Pacific: "Etiquette guide for Thai monks."
Trends Updates: "Good manners to be taught to Thailand's gay monks."
May Holidays
1 May
5 May
8 May
Labor day
5 May
Coronation Day วันฉัตรมงคล (Wan Chattra Mongkhon)Commemorates the coronation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1950
8 May
Visakha Bucha Day วันวิสาขบูชา (Wan Wisakha Bucha)Buddhist observance commemorating the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. Also observed as National Tree Day
11 May
Royal Ploughing Ceremony วันพืชมงคล (Wan Phuetcha Mongkhon)Televised ceremony giving blessing to the country's farmers.Each year's date is astrologically determined and announced by the Royal Household Bureau. Also observed as Farmer's Day.
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