Hope I did not lose it in translation "Pawn Shop." Still in the process of moving in. Still building shelves  |
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Sunday, January 28, 2018
New Neighbor at the Chilly Bar
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Sakon Nakhon Chinese New Year celebrations (udated)
A couple days after Valentines day. An evening trip into the center of town is a must. A special bonus is of course if you get an invite to the temple dinner celebration. This collection of pictures and videos from the past fifteen years is a project in the making. Plenty of stories to tell
สกลนคร Sakon Nakhon
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Friday, January 26, 2018
One day in Bangkok
Thursday I had a Bangkok appointment and did a round trip in one day. 5:30 am to 9 pm. Return flight from Bangkok my mental headcount, counted over half a dozen, possibly ten westerners arriving in Sakon Nakhon on that flight. The numbers of westerners visiting the area for short and extended visits are way up from what they used to be. Most noticeably to me, the morning flight to Bangkok via AirAsia there were no services unless you paid extra for them. Not even a bottle of water. Nok Air did offer a miniature bottle of water. Pictured is a Nok air complimentary water bottle next to a 5 baht bottle. I had an inflight meal on the way home, and spotted other passengers being served Singha. Keep in mind these amnimineties have to be paid for at time of booking. Had not noticed it as much on my morning Airasia flight, Nok Air no legroom. My knee was pressed against the seat in front of me. Behind me a mother flying with a presumably one year old infant. Lets just say it was a one hour non stop kicking and bouncing trip. Somewhere in Bangkok I received a two Euro coin (valued at 78 baht or US$2.48) instead of Thai ten Baht. These coins are identical in size and appearance  Spent a couple hours in a Bangkok restaurant enjoyed a blt with chicken and egg. "Keep your whiskey out of sight, no problem." |
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Michael Kemp Funeral 24 January 2018
I had met Mick at a few public expat events. Not close friends, just friendly acquaintances.
For me the motorcycle drive to Nawa was physically exhausting, but I wanted to pay my respect to the family and make some photo memories.
Got to say hello to friends and acquaintances, and meet new ones.
For me the motorcycle drive to Nawa was physically exhausting, but I wanted to pay my respect to the family and make some photo memories.
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Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Mick Kemp's funeral today งานศพ ในวันนี้
Receiving mourners at the residence noon and before. Temple Appointment 1 pm |
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Awaiting further information (driving directions). Think the town is NAWA, also the home of Bruno's bar. Trying to decide if I want to do this trip by motorcycle or hire a car. |
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
From China to Europe by train, next stop Thailand
Still consider the high speed rail system 'under construction' in Thailand will be more beneficial to Chinese businesses than Thailand. China will use Thailand as a thoroughfare. At high speeds it won't be much of a sightseeing trip.
Sunday, January 21, 2018
Morning ritual
 A morning ritual, chasing the mosquitos away. |
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 Expat Michael Kemp, who resided in Ban Na Wa, Nakhon Phanom, passed away Friday, January 19, as a result of a vehicular accident. |
Accused of questioning the accuracy of proclaimed Thai history
That's a huge POTHOLE
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