Whew! I am glad June is coming to an end. Although it didn't seem like the month dragged on and on as much as other recent months. Now that it is coming to an end, I feel like there are a million and one things I need to accomplish in the next day. As mentioned … Continue reading June 2021: Ending the Month on High Notes
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Daily Phuket #58: 17 June 2021 – Back to “Work”?
After a complete work stoppage which began on 10 April, schools were allowed to open this past Monday (14 June) and I returned to work yesterday, the 16th. Sort of. Right now, I only have one returning in-house student -- an eight year old girl who I have taught for about three years now. Her … Continue reading Daily Phuket #58: 17 June 2021 – Back to “Work”?
Daily Phuket #51: 11 May 2021 – 9 From Yesterday
As I didn't get outside today, as planned, I thought I would just present a few photos that I took yesterday during my brief foray "out in the world". It turns out that I need to venture out again tomorrow as the bank needs me to sign a few more documents (the twenty I signed … Continue reading Daily Phuket #51: 11 May 2021 – 9 From Yesterday
A Bit of Tinglish at Central, Phuket
All over Southeast Asia, there are examples of signs badly translated into English. In my experience, Thailand seems to have a higher percentage of “crazy English” signs than anywhere else in the region. There’s even a word for it: Tinglish, which is a combination of “English” and the Thai word, ting tong, meaning “odd” (equivalent … Continue reading A Bit of Tinglish at Central, Phuket
Pulled Pork In Phuket [Burger King!]
Most days, I stick with Thai food for my meals. Not only is it much less expensive and generally healthier than the farang food that I enjoy but I actually find it much more satisfying. Yes, I still crave proper Mexican food but as that is so rare in my part of Phuket the Thai … Continue reading Pulled Pork In Phuket [Burger King!]
Muang Phuket Local Post: New Issue — Christmas In Thailand, 25 December 2013
Better late than never! Somewhat delayed, the inaugural Christmas release by Muang Phuket Local Post will be issued on Christmas Day itself. This will consist of six individual designs, printed in sheets of fifteen stamps with two different layouts). In addition, there is a special first day of issue handstamp and three seasonal variations of … Continue reading Muang Phuket Local Post: New Issue — Christmas In Thailand, 25 December 2013
It’s Monday, What Are You Reading? (#27)
Welcome to the 27th installment of "It's Monday" -- a weekly meme sponsored by One Person's Journey Through A World Of Books where I can discuss my current reads, and what I'd like to read next. I finished reading the rather disappointing Essays on Thailand by Thanapol Chadchaidee a few days ago. While it contains … Continue reading It’s Monday, What Are You Reading? (#27)
Sunday Salon for 7th August 2011 (#57)
This week seemed to fly by really quickly! That's a good thing as I'll receive my first paycheck from the new job in another week. Hooray! But I am going to have to really stretch this cash as I need to use some for September rent and to start paying off a couple of loans … Continue reading Sunday Salon for 7th August 2011 (#57)
Harry Potter 7.2 and B2S
Wednesdays are currently a day off for me so I like to try and do something special. Yesterday I hopped aboard a pink bus (the correct one this time!) for the brief journey to Central Festival where I watched what will probably be my only cinema movie of the year -- the second half of … Continue reading Harry Potter 7.2 and B2S
My First Trip on Phuket Town’s Pink Bus
One of the things I was looking forward to doing upon moving to Phuket Town was to learn to navigate the local routes taken by the highly-touted buses operated by the Phuket Municipality (PPAO). There are three routes that zig-zag through the southeastern portion of the island using a fleet of brand-new pink slatted buses. … Continue reading My First Trip on Phuket Town’s Pink Bus
Mark Joseph Jochim 