Same place, new name, improved atmosphere

Paul & Family take over reins at Toon Army

I visited on the first day of operation

As is typical, all visitors, including myself, had plenty of suggestions.

I guess that's one way of saying,"we wish you the very best success!!"

Sakon Nakhon Internet Services

Here are the facts as I know them. I'll continue to gather further information and update this blog entry. In the meantime I hope that readers in the area will fill in some of the blanks by posting comments.

Hotels:

Most provide an internet ready computer for their guests in the hotel lobby. Take precautions when using public computers. Deleting your surfing history may be advisable. A list of hotels in the area with internet services can be seen HERE. updated Spring 2009

Internet Shops:

After school hours these places are practically packed with video game players

Local Internet Providers

T.O.T.

1. DSL: wired telephone service required. Monthly service. Metropolitan areas only. prices vary pending on speed.

   At times very slow and disruptive.
   Peak hours begin around 10 am and will last until late night.
   If you wish to use the internet during these hours, extreme patience is essential.
   Best speeds and least disruptions, from my experience, 3 a.m. to 10 a.m

   
   
2. WiFi

CSLOXINFO

1. WiFi

True Move

1. WiFi

Overloaded?

Sakon Nakhon Parade

Saturday Bruncheon

Even though sales of alcoholic beverages are permitted on Thailand's fathers day, some establishments prefer not to, in observance of this revered day.

I had been served a beer at the M.J. Majestic by an uninformed waiter. By the time others arrived, the no alcohol rule was being enforced.

We adjourned and reconvened our gathering across the street.

An inexpensive menu provided for really tasty food

I found the food so delicious, I was enticed to watch it being prepared

Always enjoy these gatherings to exchange news updates and jokes.
This restaurant is definitely on my great dining list.

Feeding the Plants -update-

First wrote about this fertilizer back in October.

Had asked for information in English.

There must have been a few detours in this information highway (T.i.T)

Normally I would not advertise a commercial product, but this stuff is really TOP OF THE LINE. I've used it and was amazed at the results.

Read this blog entry for further details "Feeding the plants"

and read this Fertilizer Literature

Cable TV likely to follow 8 track music

More and more Television shows are becoming available on the internet.
The list of internet providers is growing, eventually some will merge or disappear. Video quality on the net is also improving in leaps and bounds.

At the present rate cable television services may become a dinosaur within a decade. The Comcast - NBC purchase underway at the moment is an indicator of the road ahead. It's all about owning video content.

Holiday Season is approaching

When I have aches and pains I go to the nearest Ma & Pa. I have a standing prescription of 3 Doctor Chang.

With the holiday season approaching, so are the parties and plenty of drinking. Programs of getting drunk drivers of the road also intensify this time of the year.

Personally I have a three drink maximum. Then I either call a friend or walk.

Yes I walked home from Eddie's bar just recently. Nearly to 20 km to my house.

Mud Fishing

The swamp next to my house is beginning to dry out and is slowly becoming a grazing ground again.

Before all the water disappears, locals put on rubber boots and gloves and start digging for fish.

Meanwhile, the local bird enthusiast is airing out his living room.

Wakeup Call

turn up the volume & click arrow to play

It's the morning wakeup call. The neighborhood speakers blare traditional regional music, followed by public notices.

It's all reminiscent of my Psy Ops days (Psychological Warfare aka Propaganda)

You have to read the Honest Cab Driver story at Pattaya Today.

We're not talking small change here!!

Seattle restaurant Thai Tom facing possible closure due to health violations.
Cockroaches, food containers stored in the restroom.
Sounds to me like AUTHENTIC Thai.

British expats and tourists encouraged to register with new embassy tracking