Sakon Nakhon

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Further Internet censorship TH

I have removed the Q and A gadget from the sidebar.
That service is now blocked in Thailand.
The service does not allow pre-approval of messages posted by guests.
Visitors are encouraged to use the post comments at the bottom of any post.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Isaan Call To Party Anthem

Boon Bang Fai Parade at Amphoe Phang Khon

YouTube video by nakasid02

Love the choice of music used in the video which I like to call The Isaan Call To Party Anthem.

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How did I miss this one last month

YouTube Video by kristograf

Hooters Australian Rules Football Reuters

100510 Alvin

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Internet Television temporarily blocked

HULU, TVU, and similar internet live television broadcasters have been blocked in Thailand for the past weeks. From appearances they have been blocked because they provide access to Thailand's "RED T.V."

The use of proxy servers to bypass such a block is illegal.

Ministry of Information and communication An order to suspend the release site that you want to visit.
Because the text and image content, some inappropriate For more information contact
Ministry of Information and Communication
Tel: 0 2141 6950

Irony: The blocked TV station seems to be available on local cable

Additional Reading Thailand censors more websites AP

Seafood Prices: The First Domino ?

SakonNakhon FC; Intense Action, But No Cigar

At Halftime Sakon was down by one. Plenty of near misses, ...BUT NO CIGAR*.
Plenty of spectator cheers, groans, moans and lots of OOOOY-Y-Y. The pace was fast.

The action intensified as the second half progressed. Final three goals of the game were made in quick succession during the last seven minutes.
Chest buffing confrontations and a red card, as the end of the game approached, kept spectators enthused until the final whistle.

Quite obvious, there are more farang/fallang (foreigners) attending SakonNakhon FC games every week

video by Zintiara

SakonNakhon FC next travels to confront Yasothon (ยโสธร) on May 16

*Close, but no cigar
Phrase from the mid 1900's when fairground stalls supposedly gave out cigars as prizes.

Funny Vids

Blind Cricket on YouTube

Freds Wine Opener on YouTube

Priest off on YouTube

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Alvin has taken up residency

Alvin the squirrel has has taken up residency and seems to enjoy food services at our house.
He's not shy either and loves light petting.
A larger residence is in the planning

Fresh Coconut milk tends to begin fermenting after three days of refrigeration. Since I use this milk mostly for cocktail hour, I've been able to extend the shelf life by adding the rum before refrigerating. Ready mixed drinks can also be used for cooking, as alcohol tends to dissipate when heated

Welcome Bar keeps cool
Dip a small hand towel in water, wring and hang it over a fan. The moisture cools the fanned air. Towel dries within three to five minutes and requires repeated wetting.

What a relief it was
I had just finished my shopping when the skies opened with a 30 minute tropical rain. Instantly temperatures dropped, while shopkeepers refilled their water supply for free