Wednesday, May 21, 2014

When I was Young



When I was a boy, my momma would send me down to the corner store with  $1 and I'd come back with 
  • 5 potatoes, 
  • 2 loaves of bread, 
  • 3 bottles of milk, 
  • a hunk of cheese, 
  • a box of tea
  • and 6 eggs.
You can't do that now...
Too many fucking security cameras

Excellent BBC Photography of Bangkok

BBC News  In pictures: Thailand comes under martial law

Keep in mind this is in Bangkok not all of Thailand

Expat Dine & DrinkApple Pit StopRoadhouse

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

US Embassy Bangkok, Security Message

This message is to inform U.S. citizens that 
the Royal Thai Army has invoked martial law throughout Thailand, effective 3:00 AM Tuesday May 20, 2014. 

According to a Royal Thai Army announcement, the military has assumed responsibility for maintaining peace and order. Martial law gives the military certain expanded authorities to ensure public security and safety. According to media reports, Thailand’s constitution and caretaker government remain in place. U.S. citizens are advised to stay alert, exercise caution, and monitor media coverage. You are advised to avoid areas where there are protest events, large gatherings, or security operations and follow the instructions of Thai authorities.

Read the full text here

Martial Law in Thailand

This is not a Coup

BBC News - Thailand army declares martial law

There is little in print regarding the rules of this declaration as of yet. 
Prohibiting public assembly should be high on the agenda. Prohibiting strikes may also be in the cards. I expect some sort of censorship particularly pertaining to political propaganda.

Personally I think it was a very smart first step.  It's the next step that's important


Thai Economy weakens

Expat Dine & DrinkApple Pit StopRoadhouse

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Sakon Nakhon FC 1 Kalasin FC 1

Prior to the game the area was hit with one of the heaviest storms this year.
By game time the temperature was pleasantly cool, with a slight breeze.

The play field was wet and soggy.  The local team seems to do better under such conditions.  If nothing else, there should be a bit of a comic show of slipping and sliding.

Sakon Nakhon had a different goalkeeper in the line-up.  He stopped more a dozen Kalasin goal attempts. Sakon Nakhon's defence seemed to do quite well during the first half and things looked quite promising.


Sakon Nakhon scored after 20 minutes of play

During the second half things noticeably started heading south.  A few disputable calls by the referees for both teams. seemed to change the mood of the game. 

Kalasin was able to even the score during the last 15 minutes of play.

In another game Mukdahan FC lost against Nong Kai 2-0, assuring Mukdahan the bottom in the league