Posted in Everyday Life in Thailand, Chiang Mai on Sep 30th, 2006 4 Comments »
Every fourth Friday a group of crazy people meet for an ‘unplugged’ session at The Pub. Last night, was a lot of fun. It really depends who comes but yesterday was fun. I was even brave enough to sing two songs alone with my guitar. (If you know how gifted and musical my husband […]
Posted in Everyday Life in Thailand, Inspirational on Sep 28th, 2006 3 Comments »
Numenna made a list things what he is greatful for. Here is mine..
I’m thankful for…
1. My husband who loves and puts up with me after all these years2. My children who are more work then I ever imagined but who also bring me more joy than I ever imagine3. Friends… Friends who love me, for […]
Posted in Everyday Life in Thailand on Sep 27th, 2006 3 Comments »
I was reading BBC News online this morning and came across this article.A 59 year old man died of bird flu near the Lao Boarder and was believed to have been in contact with sick chicken before getting ill. Further-down the text it says that.. ”Thailand was initially criticized for being slow to respond […]
Posted in Everyday Life in Thailand, Chiang Mai on Sep 26th, 2006 6 Comments »
People email me to ask if they should cancel their trip to Thailand. Wow, makes me feel very important. lol I know some countries (e.g. Australia) are not encouraging their people to travel to Thailand… Travellers are insecure and worried. I totally understand. Who wants to travel to a country which just had a […]
Posted in Everyday Life in Thailand, Chiang Mai on Sep 25th, 2006 2 Comments »
Coming back to Chiang Mai, after being away for a few days, I couldn’t helpnoticing the military presence. Hard to get used to…. bit scary to…
Posted in Everyday Life in Thailand on Sep 21st, 2006 4 Comments »
…I’m taking a break from blogging. Will be back in a few days. TTFN ta-ta-for-now as Tigger would say…
Posted in Everyday Life in Thailand on Sep 21st, 2006 1 Comment »
That was or is one of my biggest frustrations at the moment. I only understand 50 % Thai TV. Its so frustrating. I hate relying on translations and feel that I only get a censured version of what everyone else is hearing. OK, I HAVE to phone Khun Khru (Mrs. Teacher ) and take […]
Posted in Everyday Life in Thailand, Chiang Mai on Sep 20th, 2006 2 Comments »
BBC… Gen Sonthi Boonyaratglin told a news conference that new elections would take place in a year’s time, once a new constitution had been written..(etc etc)"We have two weeks. After two weeks, we will step out," he said.He said coup leaders were considering candidates to appoint as the new prime minister, who would rule until […]
Posted in Everyday Life in Thailand, Chiang Mai on Sep 20th, 2006 4 Comments »
I’m trying to understand what this means.
wikipedia.org A state of emergency is a governmental declaration that may suspend certain normal functions of government, may work to alert citizens to alter their normal behaviors, or may order government agencies to implement emergency preparedness plans. It can also be used as a rationale for suspending civil liberties. […]
Posted in Everyday Life in Thailand, Chiang Mai on Sep 20th, 2006 2 Comments »
.. last night, I was fast asleep and my friend Mr. D called me to say what was happening. I would have slept through it all. Thai TV channels were turned off so we watched in CNN and BBC for a while but now all the UBC chanels have been turned off as well… […]
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