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Isaan Life
Isaan | Sunday May 20, 2012 |
Wetsandon Chadok Park Roi-Et, The Vessantara Jataka tells the story of one of one of the Buddha's Past lifes and is popular in Isaan. Unfortunately this park has not drawn the interst one would hope as the statues are falling apart and unfortunately the park...
Isaan Life
Isaan | Sunday May 20, 2012 |
I have been visiting Udon Thani for more than 16 years now and the changes to the town slap me in the face everytime I visit. To say it has become Pattaya without the sea is no understatement, but the changes in the Isaan folks attitude and lifestyle are even...
Isaan Life
OTOP | Saturday May 19, 2012 |
This is a well known place in the area and can get really packed Saturday, Sunday and weekends. Junior finally has got the website going. So here's a look around and if in the area enjoy a meal and a browse and shop.
Isaan Life
Isaan | Saturday May 19, 2012 |
More rain and the Thai government still has not rescinded the drought warning in Khon Kaen and 29 other provinces, as far as I know.Also new record viewers at twitcast, with fine participation from folks around the world.If you want to experience Northeast...
Khon Kaen
Khon Kaen Retirement | Saturday May 19, 2012 |
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra kicked off the Thai Government’s Anti-Corruption Show yesterday amidst lots of hoopla and fanfare. But, will this Anti-Corruption campaign do any good or is it all just another dog and pony show? Prime...
Isaan Life
Isaan | Friday May 18, 2012 |
I received a couple of SMS messages from TRUE that caused some confusion, and since I was in Udon and had not visited that office yet I strolled in. I feel bad for the staff at TRUE because the company runs more promotions and plans than any employee could...
Khon Kaen
Khon Kaen Retirement | Friday May 18, 2012 |
The Tourism Authority of Thailand must be celebrating Expo and Convention season in Bangkok as they continue to waste money at these events. Currently, the Tourism Authority of Thailand has a HUGE booth set up at the Money Expo 2012 . Why? Your guess is...
Khon Kaen
Khon Kaen Retirement | Friday May 18, 2012 |
The Thailand tourist arrival numbers for April were announced by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, and have me totally confused. Of course, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports is bragging about an overall 7% increase over 2011, but is that increase...
Khon Kaen
Khon Kaen Retirement | Thursday May 17, 2012 |
When I saw this article in The Nation, Coming next: Another fight against graft , I had to check my calendar to see if the Thai Government was playing some sort of Thai April Fool’s joke. The headline reads “Another fight against graft”...
Isaan Life
twitcasting | Thursday May 17, 2012 |
They have given the old "Complex"more than a facelift, it's even more than on steroids, it's a miraculous rebuild, especially for those of us who remember the replacement to the 1st complex more than 16 years ago. This like the one in Khon Kaen seems to sit...
Bangkok Glutton
Asia | Thursday May 17, 2012 |
“Run,” he said. “If you want to leave, go now. Or you won’t be able to leave until closing time.” For the last three hours, Christina and I had been sitting riverside, enjoying a beautiful sunset, and getting gently —...
Khon Kaen
TAT | Thursday May 17, 2012 |
I understand that you cannot give in to terrorists insurgents, but why is the Tourism Authority of Thailand promoting tours to Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwat? Ever since the coordinated bomb blasts in these three “restive” provinces in March...
Isaan Life
Isaan | Thursday May 17, 2012 |
If you look back in the archives from the days of the floods you can see 3 of the 4 gates spewing water and the levels on the Pong River, while now all is quiet.
My Thai Village Life in Chiang Rai, Thailand
Village Life | Wednesday May 16, 2012 |
With the wife off to Chiang Mai with her sister for a couple of days, I am left with time to review recent events. By building our house far out into the fields we have no next door neighbors to speak of, yet others do own the land on either side of us...
Isaan Life
ubol rattana | Wednesday May 16, 2012 |
During the flooding last yer I drove up to this area a number of times and waded to crotch deep. Now the water have abated and you can see once again how flat Isaan is and how susceptible to flooding it is.Now instead od being on the fringe of Ubol Rattana...
Isaan Life
ubol rattana | Tuesday May 15, 2012 |
During the not flooding in Isaan this place was pretty much under water. I know they lost a lot as far as damages and lost income during the floods. But here is a look at the reservoir in a much lower state than then. Broadcast Live
Isaan Life
ubol rattana | Tuesday May 15, 2012 |
I started off for Nong Bua Lam Phu early and arrived at Ubol Rattana after 0600 under threatening skies. My 1st stop for the day was here at the golf course to give you a glimpse of what is arguably the best 18 hole course in Isaan. At 300 baht for weekday...
Isaan Life
Somdet Phra Srinakarindra Park | Sunday May 13, 2012 |
The end of April and earlier this month I spent a few days in Sakon Nakhon, in Northeast Thailand. I have visited the city and the Province over the years, though this was the first time I stayed for more than a couple days. Both Tesco and Big C seem...
Isaan Life
isaan culture | Saturday May 12, 2012 |
I have posted about the site a number of times, but this was the first time I have done a live broadcast from the museum. Video seems to give it another dimension and flow that photogrnyone in the area should stop in. It gives a realistic view of life in...
Tone Deaf in Thailand
Friday May 11, 2012 |
I'd forgotten how infuriating and delightful spring is in the Northwest; the last time I went through this was in 2008. Like the pains of childbirth, its peculiar form of manic-depression, gloom and brightness, chill and warmth, blossoms and hay fever had...
Isaan Life
isaan dancing | Friday May 11, 2012 |
AS few as 6 years ago things were much less complicated in Isaan. No smartphones and everyone in the picture wanting to gwt a picture. I dae say I could not go 2.5 minutes today and have only 1 person walk in front of my camera. 6 years on the productions are...
Bangkok Glutton
Asia | Friday May 11, 2012 |
People can make mistakes. Take, for example, this Bangkok Post story , which shows that when you try to make a point (prices are under control guys, don’t panic), it could all end up backfiring in your face (oops! Turns out … Continue reading ...
Isaan Life
hindu | Friday May 11, 2012 |
Just a few Kilometers outside the town center, on the lefy hand side not far before you get to the ring road is Phra That Narai Cheng Weng. This Khmer site's information has been copied and pasted ad nauseum, so no need repeating here. I did find it...
Isaan Life
sakol | Thursday May 10, 2012 |
EXPO Mall, or market is across from Big C and helps make up what appears tio be the major shopping complex in Sakon Nakhon. Clothing, footwear and phone accessories seen to be the main products on sale, It is a roofed,but open market so on a hot day like this...
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