Thailand Unemployment looms
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Minimum wage rise postponed Bangkok Post
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Yet another Plug and Play Toy
NEVER ENDING STORY: Thailand Edition
- Red, yellow shirts back on the streets
Battle lines drawn as fight over Thaksin clemency looms Bangkok Post
Is this really money well spent ???
- Thailand gets $10Mln (US) package to restore Don Mueang Airport Thailand Business News
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Yet another Plug and Play Toy
My laptop, camera, and mobile phone are some of the modern conveniences I can charge up and use just about anywhere.
There's another device now you can add to your plug and play collection.
Throw away your Viagra or Cialis if you have need for them.
Israeli scientists claim all you need is a bit of electricity and you're ready to go
Wedding Season
That party invite I received typically Thai, one hour before.
Really enjoyed the evening, met a number of Thais I had not seen in years.
The food was scrumptious and plentiful.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Invention, Prevention, and Music to My Ears
Noticeable Thai Invention
Suranaree University of Technology has the patent on an
NOK Air Flights to Sakon Nakhon through January 2012
Flights from Bangkok to Sakon Nakhon will most likely continue using the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok through January. New estimates indicate that repairs may well take a minimum of 60 days before Don Muang airport becomes usable again. Damage estimates may be further altered once the field is dry enough to determine if additional repairs are needed
They're "thinking" flood prevention now
Why not build a canal in Bangkok, similar to the Los Angeles canals.
The L. A. canals sits dry most of the times, but when heavy rains do arrive in the area, serious flooding is prevented.
Such a plan is at least being discussed now:
Of course my favorite response to Thailand's recent flooding comes from Ayutthaya, where city planners are dusting off ancient city maps and learning how their ancestors were keeping dry
Despite Floods Thailand Tourism UP
Read an article which claims October tourism numbers are up over last year. That's not hard to believe.
Bangkok is obviously being avoided, but other destinations have seen an increase in numbers
Music to my ears
From a distance it sounds like a marching band.
Closer up it sounds like a dryer tumbler filled with rocks.
It's becoming a familiar sound. This time I'm glad so hear it in my neighborhood. The street to my house is full of potholes. Driving on this road has been like a ride on at an amusement park.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Sakon Sandwich and Steak House 2
The Sakon Sandwich and Steak House opened it's second restaurant at the EXPO Plaza, across the street from Big C.
The restaurant now offers 'buy three get one pita free.'
Prices at the EXPO restaurant, which offers only take out service, are less than the sit-down restaurant on ITU.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
VIP Monkey? attends Phu Phan Games
A pet of one of the VIP attendees at the Phu Phan Cup games held at SakonNakhonPattanaSuska school seemed quite comfortable, but not really interested in the action on the field.
The animal was not chained and seemed very content sitting on it's owners shoulders.
Students from the school had been excused from regular classes to attend the games
In the first game Ubon beat Loei
In the second game Sakon Nakhon defeated Bueng Kan 1-0
These are not the football clubs we see during the regular season. Noticed some Sakon FC staff watching the games, obviously scouting for tallent.
I'll attempt to keep up with the scores here
The animal was not chained and seemed very content sitting on it's owners shoulders.
Students from the school had been excused from regular classes to attend the games
In the first game Ubon beat Loei
In the second game Sakon Nakhon defeated Bueng Kan 1-0
These are not the football clubs we see during the regular season. Noticed some Sakon FC staff watching the games, obviously scouting for tallent.
I'll attempt to keep up with the scores here
Newcomer Bueng Kan, any surprises?
Weather
- Use sun protection !!
- Chance of rain 0%.
- Humidity will make the daytime temperatures feel much warmer than they really are, especially Friday and Saturday
- Further nighttime temperature cooling likely begining Sunday
Football
- Phu Phan Cup Sakon Nakhon versus Bueng Kan 3 PM
Bueng Kan is the newest province of Thailand after being split from Nong Kai Province on March 23, 2011
As Recently as July the team started a logo competition
Obviously a very new team. Will be interesting to see if they have any surprise in store for us - This evening (Nov), 6 PM Thailand vs Australia televised on NBT
Monday, November 14, 2011
Phu Phan Cup Arrives
The crowd had gathered early awaiting to participate in the 'Pomp' marking the arrival of the Phu Phan Cup.
Traffic was halted as a police escort arrived at the 'Arc de Sakon,'
(not the real name, but it seems befitting).
2011 Phu Phan Cup Schedule in English
Think I'll be on plenty TV newscasts.
I was standing mostly at the opposite end of the cameras.
All of the cameramen took video of me while the Thai national anthem was playing.
I'm Walking
After my recent illness I had promised myself to do some exercise. I had read that exercise does help improve the immune system. Consciously I had put it of for a few days.
My subconscious took charge. I lost my motorcycle key. To make matters worse, my mobile was totally dead. The only option I had was...
Traffic was halted as a police escort arrived at the 'Arc de Sakon,'
(not the real name, but it seems befitting).
2011 Phu Phan Cup Schedule in English
Think I'll be on plenty TV newscasts.I was standing mostly at the opposite end of the cameras.
All of the cameramen took video of me while the Thai national anthem was playing.
I'm Walking
After my recent illness I had promised myself to do some exercise. I had read that exercise does help improve the immune system. Consciously I had put it of for a few days.
My subconscious took charge. I lost my motorcycle key. To make matters worse, my mobile was totally dead. The only option I had was...
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Tha Rae "Lone Football Boy (man)"
Final day of the football matches at Tha Rae
I watched two games there yesterday and was very impressed by the professional performance of many of the players.
Did get a bit of a chuckle watching
"The Lone Ball boy (man)."
Generally there are four to eight ball boys retrieving stray balls.
At these matches there was one ball boy racing after stray balls on his motorcycle.
He did have occasional help by a younger boy on a bicycle.
High grass surrounded the football field, making it a real challenge to find lost balls.
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Asia Cup
Saudi Arabia defeated Thailand 3-0 on November 11.
The next Asia Cup qualifier game is November 15, 6 PM, when Thailand hosts Australia.
SEA (South East Asia) games
Thailand lost against Malaysia (1-2) on November 9.
Thailand won over Cambodia (4-0) in a Game on November 11.
Thailand faces Indonesia in a game this evening at 7 PM.
The game is broadcast on Thai TV Channel 5
When nothing goes right, visit friends
"The football games start at 10 AM," so I was told
I left at 9 AM to insure I was early. I was four hours early.
Must be something about Thai time I still don't understand?
Apparently everyone was informed of the change in starting time except 'moi.'
The football stadium in Tha Rae is right along the highway.
The stadium reminds me of the History Channel series "Life after People."
The cement structure is black from mildew, metal handrails are rusted through, and foot high grass surrounds the field. Rooms below smell of urine.
I didn't expect the games to take place there.
I asked some gentlemen sitting outside the police station for directions.
Those directions took me to a deserted school football field.
Next I asked a gathering of Baht bus drivers. "Turn right at the flashing light," they said.
I visited another deserted school play field .
Obviously I was getting nowhere
I decided to look up my Thai friend where I have a standing invitation each year for the Christmas star parade.
A quick visit to the 'field after people,' where we were advised of the 2 PM start time.
With plenty of time on my hands, I was offered a tour of the local parish grounds.
My host is the grounds keeper there.
He proudly showed off various flowers and plants.
With even greater pride my host showed me the Tha Rae replica of the Madonna caves of Lourdes
With the tour ended I was invited to while away some time at my host's home.
He had added a special room to his house to display his pride and joy.
"Painted by a local 19 year old," I was told
I left at 9 AM to insure I was early. I was four hours early.
Must be something about Thai time I still don't understand?
Apparently everyone was informed of the change in starting time except 'moi.'
The football stadium in Tha Rae is right along the highway.
The stadium reminds me of the History Channel series "Life after People."
The cement structure is black from mildew, metal handrails are rusted through, and foot high grass surrounds the field. Rooms below smell of urine.
I didn't expect the games to take place there.
I asked some gentlemen sitting outside the police station for directions.
Those directions took me to a deserted school football field.
Next I asked a gathering of Baht bus drivers. "Turn right at the flashing light," they said.
I visited another deserted school play field .
Obviously I was getting nowhere
I decided to look up my Thai friend where I have a standing invitation each year for the Christmas star parade.
A quick visit to the 'field after people,' where we were advised of the 2 PM start time.
With plenty of time on my hands, I was offered a tour of the local parish grounds.
My host is the grounds keeper there.
He proudly showed off various flowers and plants.
There's a bit of Tha Rea history on display on the parish grounds.
The bell was donated by the French in the 1920's
You are advised to walk barefoot on the stone path to enjoy a foot massage
With the tour ended I was invited to while away some time at my host's home.
He had added a special room to his house to display his pride and joy.
"Painted by a local 19 year old," I was told
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