The pitfalls of using online translation services
Please leave a comment if you can improve on the translation. I somewhat suspect it has something to do with documents, not people
Friday, September 25, 2009
Sakon Nakhon Legal Executions
The pitfalls of using online translation services
Please leave a comment if you can improve on the translation. I somewhat suspect it has something to do with documents, not people
Sakon Nakhon Royal Boat Races: . Sept 30 & Oct 1
Wednesday, September 30
The evening concert features PEE SADERD
Parade Starts approximately 9 a.m. followed by opening ceremony at Nong Hahn (#3) (boat parade route is indicated in blue).
Boat parade and peacock contest conclude the opening ceremonies.
Round 1 of the races start after the ceremonies.
Evening: OTOP sales, amusements, food fair, and concert at fair grounds (#2)
For a larger view double-click on map
The evening concert features PEE SADERD
Thursday, October 1
Boat races round 2 and 3 begin at 9 a.m.
Trophy ceremony in the afternoon
3 p.m. Practice main parade
Evening: OTOP sales, amusements, food fair, and concert at fair groundsThe evening concert features Punch
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Revving up
I received this years poster a week agoI now have the posters for the last six years.
At local schools, government offices and villages, everyone is rehearsing for the big parade.
A parade dress rehearsal is scheduled for 3 p.m., October 1. It's a great photo opportunity for daytime pictures. You can see it on the main street near the provincial offices.
Of course you can already get a sneak preview of floats and wax castles at most temples. Many wax castles were completed a week ago. The earliest preparations I have seen.
Stopped by the local Toon Army bar to wish the owner, Graham, a happy birthday. He celebrated with a party last Saturday, and says: "It was a huge success. We had around 70 people, so it was great fun."
Sorry I missed that celebration due to health reasons.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Taking the cure
Still not much happening at the lake in preparation for the boat races.
Quite unusual. Teams were practicing three weeks or more before the races in past years.
The only indication that something will happen soon is the appearance of the motorboat.
Noticed a new dishwasher at the MJ Majestic during Sunday's brunch.
It's obvious the rainy season was quite mild here this year.
My pool gets plenty use now to keep cool from the high humidity.
I've been invited to be a 'special teacher' this Wednesday.
I have no idea what I am teaching. No lesson plan. Just can you come.
I'll have to stop by the school to find out what they have in mind.
Two different people have called me today making the same plea.
At least I've now recovered from a week long stomach flu.
Had a heck of a time trying to get over it.
Wish I would have thought of the cure from the start.
I was trying to avoid it, thinking it would get worse.
The cure was a bottle of rum.
Quite unusual. Teams were practicing three weeks or more before the races in past years.
The only indication that something will happen soon is the appearance of the motorboat.
Noticed a new dishwasher at the MJ Majestic during Sunday's brunch.
It's obvious the rainy season was quite mild here this year.
My pool gets plenty use now to keep cool from the high humidity.
I've been invited to be a 'special teacher' this Wednesday.
I have no idea what I am teaching. No lesson plan. Just can you come.
I'll have to stop by the school to find out what they have in mind.
Two different people have called me today making the same plea.
At least I've now recovered from a week long stomach flu.
Had a heck of a time trying to get over it.
Wish I would have thought of the cure from the start.
I was trying to avoid it, thinking it would get worse.
The cure was a bottle of rum.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Are facemasks effective ?
There is insufficient scientific research for a yes or no answer.
The effectiveness is still an argument.
"They are worn in hospitals, so they must work."
Masks come in various grades:
For medical purposes N95 grade is recognized as effective.
They are sold in medical outlets, and are priced accordingly.
Other masks sold are for dust protection only.
Generally sold in packs of three or more, masks are not individually coded.
The effectiveness is still an argument.
"They are worn in hospitals, so they must work."
Masks come in various grades:
For medical purposes N95 grade is recognized as effective.
They are sold in medical outlets, and are priced accordingly.
Other masks sold are for dust protection only.
Generally sold in packs of three or more, masks are not individually coded.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Thai TV online
Thai TV
The web page provides an on line viewer,
A selection of 35 Thai television broadcasts is listed directly below the viewer
Some web transmission lagged behind by two minutes from local cable broadcasts.
The website should be a big hit with Thais living across the globe.
An instant channel favorite of mine: watching the Panda cub and its mother.
The cement environment is not pleasant though.
The web page provides an on line viewer,
A selection of 35 Thai television broadcasts is listed directly below the viewer
Some web transmission lagged behind by two minutes from local cable broadcasts.
The website should be a big hit with Thais living across the globe.
An instant channel favorite of mine: watching the Panda cub and its mother.
The cement environment is not pleasant though.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Sakon Nakhon Wax Castle Festival 2009
Wax castle construction is well under way at Wat Phra That Choeng Chum.
Friday, September 11, 2009
You are invited
Free Buffet
Graham's Birthday Party at THE TOON ARMY BAR,
starts at 8 p.m., Saturday, 19 Sept. Thai and western courses.
Coyote entertainment starts at 10 p.m.
Pictures shown are from January Toon Army 'Dinner and a Show'
My father won the election.
Did he buy many votes?
hm hm
Thursday, September 10, 2009
09 09 09 House Blessing
The number 9 brings good fortune according to Thai belief in superstition.
Celebrations were underway throughout Thailand coinciding with 9 a.m., on the 9th day, in the 9th month, during the 9th year of this century.
Plenty of prayers, parades and school assemblies, office celebrations, and the like, comemorated the occasion.
It was also an ideal day for a house blessing.
Attended son O's house blessing.
It's a starter house with a lake in the back yard.
Flowers, candles, incense, food and drink is placed at the front of the property before ceremonies begin. I suppose this is in lieu of a spirit house.
Everyone present gathers for a short prayer. Then the group walks around the house three times before entering the house. Prayers and chants continue while a ' shaman' blesses various parts of the house.
With the ceremonies concluded, it's time to find a shady spot for food, drink, and conversation.
Celebrations were underway throughout Thailand coinciding with 9 a.m., on the 9th day, in the 9th month, during the 9th year of this century.
Plenty of prayers, parades and school assemblies, office celebrations, and the like, comemorated the occasion.
It was also an ideal day for a house blessing.
Attended son O's house blessing.
It's a starter house with a lake in the back yard.
Flowers, candles, incense, food and drink is placed at the front of the property before ceremonies begin. I suppose this is in lieu of a spirit house.
Everyone present gathers for a short prayer. Then the group walks around the house three times before entering the house. Prayers and chants continue while a ' shaman' blesses various parts of the house.
With the ceremonies concluded, it's time to find a shady spot for food, drink, and conversation.
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