Bangkok post puts some of the blame on the trade war, which I personally doubt.
Saturday, June 22, 2019
Baht worrysome
First chart June 4-21, 2019. Second chart added 2 January 2019
Bangkok post puts some of the blame on the trade war, which I personally doubt.
The strong Baht is at fault.
May exports down 5.8% on trade war, baht
Opinion: A strong baht is great for Thai rich to invest in overseas ventures.
Bangkok post puts some of the blame on the trade war, which I personally doubt.
Friday, June 21, 2019
190621 do you think (new) visa regulations will affect you?
Income requirements have really not changed.
What did change is method of proof of income. For many years local embassies used to issue sworn income statements. Many of those statements were false.
The procedure now is a letter from your bank showing the deposit history. It's simpler and less expensive and harder to falsify.
The health insurance requirement is a wait and see. It will be instituted 1 July. Some say it does not concern retirement extensions, others say it does. After 1 July there should be news stories regarding the yes or no.
The requirement is for 400,000 Baht medical insurance (roughly US$ 13,000)
So far every insurance offer has been for 1 Million $US coverage at a cost of US$3,00 per year.
I have yet to find a policy with the Thai limit required. It should be a lot less expensive. If I can not find that I'll make plans to return to the US..
Seeing immigration rules updates on a frequent basis is highly unnerving. Frequently these news stories do not tell the whole story and often are misleading. This unnerving is sufficient enough to consider packing up and move em out.
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What did change is method of proof of income. For many years local embassies used to issue sworn income statements. Many of those statements were false.
The procedure now is a letter from your bank showing the deposit history. It's simpler and less expensive and harder to falsify.
The health insurance requirement is a wait and see. It will be instituted 1 July. Some say it does not concern retirement extensions, others say it does. After 1 July there should be news stories regarding the yes or no.
The requirement is for 400,000 Baht medical insurance (roughly US$ 13,000)
So far every insurance offer has been for 1 Million $US coverage at a cost of US$3,00 per year.
I have yet to find a policy with the Thai limit required. It should be a lot less expensive. If I can not find that I'll make plans to return to the US..
Seeing immigration rules updates on a frequent basis is highly unnerving. Frequently these news stories do not tell the whole story and often are misleading. This unnerving is sufficient enough to consider packing up and move em out.
Endless Sakon Nakhon dining choices by way of Google Maps
Many restaurants use a menu for the photograph
Go to google maps
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The closer you zoom in, the more restaurants appear
Go to google maps
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Thursday, June 20, 2019
All gone within seven days
At another time I used to prepare Saturdays and have a BBQ on Sunday.
Leftovers were packaged and frozen and became microwave meals during the week.
Most BBQ's did not yield many leftovers, I had help.
Here I am starting a stew with carrots, tomatoes, assorted garden greens, mushrooms, garlic. Still to come is celery cooked in coconut milk, onions, peas, potatoes and stew meat.
By that time I have to switch to a larger pot.
Of course when all is done, I am also done with lunch.
Usually freeze around ten meals. I have volunteer help in disposing of these meals within a week.
Security Alert - 8211; U.S. Embassy Bangkok: ASEAN Summit Road Closures, June 20-23, 2019
Location: Ploenchit and Sarasin Rd. Intersections on Witthayu (Wireless) Rd., Bangkok, Thailand Event: Road Closures – 34th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit
From Thursday, June 20, through Sunday, June 23, Thailand will host the 34th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit at The Athenee Hotel. Leaders and delegations from the 10 member nations are scheduled to attend the event.
Traffic delays and road closures should be expected in the vicinity of The Athenee Hotel, particularly during the arrival and departure of delegate motorcades. From Saturday, June 22, through Sunday, June 23, police will establish vehicle checkpoints at the Ploenchit and Sarasin Road intersections on Witthayu (Wireless) Road.
Actions to Take:
· Avoid crowds and areas where there are protest events, demonstrations, large gatherings, or security operations.
· Follow any instructions and restrictions that local authorities issue.
U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand
+66 2 205 4049
+66 2 205 4000 (after hours)
State Department - Consular Affairs
+1 888 407 4747 or +1 202 501 4444
Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Monday, June 17, 2019
190617 Sakon Nakhon FC timeline
Had been toying with the idea of creating a blog of the local football team. Web pages for the team have come and gone. Rather than doing that I've decided to create a page listing all games I have photographed over the past ten years, with a link to each photo album.
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Sakon Football Club since 2010
It's a lengthy endeavor. For the moment I hope to add five entries per day and will be looking for someone to expedite this project
Sunday, June 16, 2019
190616 Don't you believe it
You'd have to fly by way of Bangkok. Considering layover time, a bus may be quicker.
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