Friday, February 28, 2014

UKTV Asia merged with Thai Expat TV

UKTV Asia is to be merged with Thai Expat TV effective 1 March 2014.
Existing UKTV subscribers will continue to receive the service using their existing player.
Subscription costs will be brought in line with the current Thai Expat TV pricing 

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Gimme some old time religion

Thai Style

Bild gefunden bei Phu Phan Thailand, in und um und drum herum in Deutsch


Reminiscent: remind one of something


Wednesday, February 26, 2014

NY Times Article: Expat Health Insurance

The Dream of Moving Abroad in Later Life, With Good Health Care

health premiums can range from a couple of hundred dollars a month for the most basic plan to several thousand 


  • checked the link in the article: age 69 policy quote $439 14,308 Baht per month for the silver package Overall annual benefit - $1,000,000 - Deductible: $375.00
  • I'd prefer a package with a zero removed from the annual benefit

Local cold Season ended last week


This week is middle ground week as far as the weather is concerned.

Temperatures are forecast to rise quickly for the next week.

Expect daily temperatures in the low forties.
This is air conditioner maintenance businesses high season.

Earlier this month  the worst drought in 20 years in Sakon Nakhon had been declared.

This will be a big impact on local rice farmers

Time to Reload and "Secure your Load"


Monday, February 24, 2014

Thank the stars, I have a pool

Enjoy the weather this week, expect scorching temperatures by the weekend. 
  • Feels like 41 C 106 F

Aerobics Half Time Show

I've always been of the opinion that a half time show would enhance attendance, BUT
No disrespect to the 'performing ladies,' I had really hoped for a 'more lively' halftime show.



For a while I thought this fly by was part of the entertainment