Wednesday, February 13, 2013

130213 Tony says: Thanks a Lot


From the time Lilly and I had an accident on our bike, the kindness, and help from friends has been overwhelming.

There is no doubt in my mind without there help IE: food, help to get a visa, I would have struggled.

I really can not thank you all enough, without embarrassing folks with names Lilly and I thank you again.

I might try a bike ride to town next week l.o.l buy a few beers for you all.
I am still struggling with my knee but chin up hey, getting there. 

Tony and Lilly

One last time: Happy 'Chinese' New Year"

A well done video!!


I'll be staying up later than usual

That's an upcoming Futsal schedule.

 I don't read Thai either, can you see it?




Monday, February 11, 2013

Chinese New Year, I'm not impressed


this year
previous years



Seems to me the reserved 'elite' seating has more than tripled in size from past years, reducing the public seating in the square.
To make up for the public seating, two rows of tables where set up in the street leading away from the square, making foot traffic cumbersome.

this year
previous years

Plenty of food stalls. Lots of variety, everything from oysters to steak. 
Something very obviously missing from this year's celebration
were the historical exhibits of the past 

Past years there were multiple street entertainers. This year I just saw one group.
Makes me wonder if the Red Cross Fair is stealing the thunder from the Chinese New Year celebrations. 
Just wasn't enticed enough to stick around for the show this year.



T.i.T. Bits





Sakon Nakhon on You Tube 
  • Bangkok to Sakon Nakhon on the VIP Coach Tom Isaan



สกลนคร on You Tube
  • January 25, M150 concert
  • Lion Dance



Thailand


Cobra Gold 2013 
February 11-21  in the Kingdom of Thailand.
Exercise includes Burma, Indonesia, Japan, (S)Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and the United States

Juice tax increases planned  The Nation
"The department needs to seek more revenue."

Cops demand money from shop owner...   The Nation

Thailand reacts with outrage to US comedy show  Sundaytimes Sri Lanka