- Thailand exports to China account for 11 percent of exports
- Thai government gets poor rating for honesty
- Huge Waves Continue Battering Thailand's Southern Coast
- Thai Government Launches One District, One Scholarship Programme
- Thailand's tsunami alert system broken: tourists at risk at Thai beach resorts
- 2011 Most watched Commercial on the Net
- "... Chinese mattresses are 30-40% cheaper. But their quality is another story...
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Yesterday's News
Lesser Crime and Punishment
Many Years ago... 2007, if you want to be exact
"A young man" in his late teens, did something foolish... The cops came...
...Court date in thirty days... Postponed twice... Three months later: The verdict
It's a long drive to the temple grounds right there there where civilization seems to end
Past where the Thai Buffalo roam
Where the jungle begins.
Simple Life is mandated
Getting along with your neighbors takes on a whole new meaning
Visiting Hours are very restricted,
only gifts for grounds maintenance allowed
Were you renew contact with nature
A place for worship and reverence
A curriculum of Order, Discipline, Spirituality were quite evident
That was years ago.
The story has a happy ending.
"A young man' has since served honorably in the military and is these days a mature family man.
"A young man" in his late teens, did something foolish... The cops came...
...Court date in thirty days... Postponed twice... Three months later: The verdict
- Six months as a novice
I visited twice as a friend of the family.
- Rehabilitation Temple Time
It's a long drive to the temple grounds right there there where civilization seems to end
Past where the Thai Buffalo roam
Where the jungle begins.
Simple Life is mandated
Getting along with your neighbors takes on a whole new meaning
Visiting Hours are very restricted,
only gifts for grounds maintenance allowed
Were you renew contact with nature
A place for worship and reverence
A curriculum of Order, Discipline, Spirituality were quite evident
That was years ago.
The story has a happy ending.
"A young man' has since served honorably in the military and is these days a mature family man.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
My Christmas Past and Present
When I grew up, he wasn't called Santa. His name was then Saint Nick.
He had a sack full of toys, new clothes, plenty new socks, for those who BEHAVED.
Saint Nick had a servant accompanying him.
That was Ruprecht.
A hunched over fellow, with a sack of coals over his shoulders, very Grinch like personality.
Kids who didn't BEHAVE received coal instead of Santa's gifts.
Ruprecht carried a broom made of twigs, with which he gave you a rear end education in BEHAVE !!!
Yes I met the Grinch
My uncle Joseph gave me this huge wrapped box.
I began unpacking...
Inside was another wrapped box...
I began unpacking...
Inside was another wrapped box...
I began unpacking...
Inside was another wrapped box... and so on...
Each time I opened a new box, there was that moment of anticipated excitement.
When the room was cluttered with empty boxes and wrapping paper ...
... I held a bag of roasted chestnuts like a trophy.
Sheet yeah !! I was disappointed as hell at the moment.
Christmas Present
He had a sack full of toys, new clothes, plenty new socks, for those who BEHAVED.
Saint Nick had a servant accompanying him.
That was Ruprecht.
A hunched over fellow, with a sack of coals over his shoulders, very Grinch like personality.
Kids who didn't BEHAVE received coal instead of Santa's gifts.
Ruprecht carried a broom made of twigs, with which he gave you a rear end education in BEHAVE !!!
Yes I met the Grinch
My uncle Joseph gave me this huge wrapped box.
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| My uncle Joesph was a prankster by heart |
Inside was another wrapped box...
I began unpacking...
Inside was another wrapped box...
I began unpacking...
Inside was another wrapped box... and so on...
Each time I opened a new box, there was that moment of anticipated excitement.
When the room was cluttered with empty boxes and wrapping paper ...
... I held a bag of roasted chestnuts like a trophy.
Sheet yeah !! I was disappointed as hell at the moment.
Christmas Present
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| Christmas Eve: Dinner with friends |
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Dec 25 Christmas Day
I had dozed off in front of the TV.
Santa stopped by after work to bring me a bottle of Sangsom muscle relaxant (rum) and a handwritten note
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Monday, December 26, 2011
Sakon Nakhon Camera Events Ahead
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That Choeng Chum Fair
January 2 - 8
Free Nightly Concerts
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Parades
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Chinese New Years
January 23 - 25
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Red Cross Fair
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January 14: National Children Day
January 16: National Teachers Day
Parade Thursday! I think!
Usually don't get advance notice to many of the parades.
Someone happened to mention there's another parade coming up.
"Parade on Tuesday."
"You mean tomorrow?"
"No, Thursday."
Starts at Phra That Choeng Chum and comes down I.T.U.
New Years Celebrations
Of course I wish everyone a happy New Year. ENJOY and be safe.
I'll probably do what I've been doing in past years: Celebrate within staggering distance of my mattress.
As usual I'll bring some cash so all my friends can trot over to the fireworks stands.
Hot Season Prelude?
Most weather services are predicting a slow warming period, with highs possibly reaching 30C next week.
Accuweather is the oddball, forcasting feels like temperatures at 37C (99F).
VDOs of this year's Sakon Nakhon Christmas Star Parade
Sakon Nakhon Chilly Nights
Sakon Nakhon's coldest Christmas in recent memory
I've experienced eight Christmases in Thailand, this is the coldest in my memory.
A few more cool days with a slow warming trend
By this weekend we should see daytime highs in the low 30C (Mid 80F).
Tha Rae Christmas Star Parade, Christmas Eve
Photographs
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High waves ravage S. Thailand, thousand affected, tourists marooned
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Images of this years floods in Thailand
Sunday, December 25, 2011
So this is Christmas
It's a chilly morning in Sakon City 10C/50F.
Not the reason I moved here.
The cool temperatures make my years of work related back and neck abuse, painfully noticeable.
These aches and pains are very minimal during the warmer days. Almost non-existent.
A side effect of the increased pains is 'THE GRUMPY OLD MAN SYNDROME.'
I tend to bitch about things which otherwise would be irrelevant. My 'Doctor Chang muscle relaxant' had disappeared.
Last time I watched the Tha Rae Star Parade was in 2009.It was quite warm that day 33C (91F).
Had considered a trip to watch the parade last night, but opted
instead to cuddle my hot water bottle and indulge in 'SangSom' muscle relaxant.
I opt for alcoholic pain remedies which are known to cause brain disfunctions.
It's a better option than prescription drugs known to damage the liver, kidney or stomach, or all three
...had not planned on decorating.
The recommendation was made!!!
I wasted some money and strung up some lights on the front porch.
The hat was not my idea.
I would have hung up some 'stockings,' but it's cold enough that I'd rather keep them on my feet.
Christmas day began at 2 AM...
...when a visitor to the apartment building across the street needed to get the attention of his girlfriend with the car horn.
My mobile started signaling me "Merry Christmas" text messages at 5:05, 5:07, and 5:13 AM.
All from the same sender +66 (Country Code: Thailand)
Sakon City Parade tonight
I preferr the invitation for an evening KLATSCH
News that drew my attention last week
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Coldest night of the year tonight
Last year was the coldest year in a decade (10 years). Local lows hovered around 12C.
December 9 of last year my pool was still in use. This year we stopped using the pool in mid November.
This weekend: cool! After that things start warming up slowly. From Thursday through early next year, little change in temperature.
A week later... Thursday January 5..... lets just say you might want to make sure that all your fans are in proper working order. It's too early to forecast accurately, but it might well feel like 37C
Clear and sunny skies. Don't let the coolness fool you. Consider sun protection
December 9 of last year my pool was still in use. This year we stopped using the pool in mid November.
This weekend: cool! After that things start warming up slowly. From Thursday through early next year, little change in temperature.
A week later... Thursday January 5..... lets just say you might want to make sure that all your fans are in proper working order. It's too early to forecast accurately, but it might well feel like 37C
| Sat 24 | Sun 25 | Mon 26 | Tue 27 | Wed 28 | Thurs 29 | |
| Thai Meteorological | 24/12 | 23/11 | 24/12 | 26/13 | 27/15 | |
| Weather Underground | 23/10 | 23/11 | 24/12 | 26/14 | 27/16 | 28/16 |
| AccuWeather | 27/8 | 27/10 | 28/13 | 29/16 | 30/17 | 31/17 |
| MeoWeather | 21/9 | 21/11 | 23/12 | 25/15 | 26/16 | 26/16 |
| Weather Channel | 24/11 | 24/12 | 26/11 | 27/13 | 28/14 | 29/15 |
Clear and sunny skies. Don't let the coolness fool you. Consider sun protection
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