There is an outreach event in Khon Kaen scheduled for January 23. Additional details, including time and place, will be available on the US Embassy closer to the event at the following link:
http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/consular_outreach.html
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
American Citizen Services Outreach
Value Added Tax to escalate
Non-performing consumer loans soar
Thailand may raise VAT next year, have bigger budget deficit: finance minister, - THE BUSINESS TIMES
Thai banks chase regional dreams as domestic lending boom fades |GMA News Online
Sakon Nakhon
Currently the rate is 7%. VAT applies to "Any person or entity who regularly supplies goods or provides services in Thailand and has an annual turnover exceeding 1.8 million baht (US$54,878.076"
Thai banks chase regional dreams as domestic lending boom fades |GMA News Online
Typical school day in Thailand
Memories from my teaching days (2003-2011)
No one seemed to have brought a textbook. I put up the text from the song 'Hotel California' on the screen for everyone to read. It's a very popular song in Thailand, even today. They like the song, but no-one knows the words.
Little surprises me anymore in this country, so I was not surprised when I attempted to explain 'Tiffany' and I heard the class in unison say "Ladyboy Show."
Luckily I had Google Photos at the rescue to show Tiffany windows and Tiffany jewelry.
Smart Aleck kid blurts out "Thai Tiffany also have jewelry!"
Took me a while to regain my composure
December 5 Possibly a Coffee Cup Day
His Majesty the King's birthday is celebrated throughout the country and also serves as the nation's Fathers Day. National Holiday,
Sakon Nakhon
- Banks: closed
- Bars: I have heard of no public announcement to date. There have been years when alcohol sales were allowed ( 2012, 2011, 2008, 2006) and other years when it was not allowed (2010, 2009, 2007), There have also been times when it was up to local governments.
- Immigration Office Closed
Can the War Elephants stop
the Street Dogs
Philippine point of view
Azkals seen to break 40-year drought vs Thailand in Suzuki Cup semis | Sun.Star | .phMy point of view
For 40 years the The War Elephants, Thailand's national football team, have kept the Philippine Azkals (Street dogs) under control.
In a friendly game in September the Philippines lost to Myanmar 2:3.
Thailand beat Myanmar 2-0 in a game on Nov 29.
For me this game on Dec 6, 7 p.m. is too close to call. Both teams have shown vast improvements recently.
This should be a thrilling match.
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Monday, December 1, 2014
It's the law in Thailand,
not mentioned in travel brochures
Police Stop & Searches Around Sukhumvit / Asoke On The Rise
Let’s get authoritarian | Bangkok Post: Post Bag Opinion
Everyone is required to carry identification. In case of foreigners, the only acceptable identification is the passport. The few times I have been stopped while driving a motorcycle, a Thais drivers license was sufficient.
Thai law gives the police the authority to stop vehicles and pedestrians and demand identification, ask to see the contents of pockets, and bags. They can also demand a urine sample.
Drug use in Thailand, especially yaba (methamphetamine) is quite rampant.
The reasoning for these searches is to apprehend drug users and dealers. Besides apprehending drug transporters, stopping vehicles also leads to discovery of unregistered vehicles, unlicensed drivers, and stolen vehicles.
The best thing is to be aware of these laws and carry proper identification and follow the police officer's instructions. Don't give the police a reason to arrest you or 'fine you.'
Urine tests are most prevalent in areas predominant with bars and clubs.
It was about 15 years ago when I had to submit to a urine test. It was done at a disco, the place was shut down and about 200 people had to submit to a urine test. I wrote about that before on January 8, 2011 Amazing Thailand: Enjoyable Recollections
Last year I heard of random urine test being done on the Phu Phan highway.
You can also expect vehicle searches for drugs on highways and streets near Thailand's borders.
33rd Royal Phu Phan Cup Final
Stadium was filled to over capacity crowd, as construction of seating is not completed. Security was extreme, I have never seen so many police gathered in one place.
If you arrived late you were lucky to find a parking space.
Half hour of pomp and ceremony before the game got underway.
Half time show is always the same song and dance, really wish they would come up with something different. Best part for me was to see some friends I had not seen in a while. I guess I was the only one who brought beer. No hassles over that at all. I was asked: "Can I borrow a beer."
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