When one begins to delve into family history, many interesting stories begin to emerge. My own family is no different. In this first entry in a planned series of genealogically-inspired articles, I will introduce one branch of my family tree which I can currently trace back seven generations and ultimately has a connection to the first … Continue reading My Family, My Life: The Marstellers (Part One)
Immigration
A Year In The Life: 2014
The beginning of a New Year brings the traditional “year in review” post on blogs all over the world. Thus far, I’ve managed to avoid such an annual wrap-up as I’m not certain it serves much of a purpose. Now that I’m blogging much more, and am on the verge of several major changes in … Continue reading A Year In The Life: 2014
Angkor Trip 2: Re-Entry Permit
If you reside in Thailand on a long-stay permission such as a Non-Immigrant or Education visa and you want to leave the Kingdom on holiday, you must obtain a Re-Entry Permit prior to your departure. Failure to do so will cause your visa and work permit to be cancelled upon your return. You may even … Continue reading Angkor Trip 2: Re-Entry Permit
Angkor Trip 1: Bus Ticket and Currency Exchange
It’s been so long since I’ve taken a “real” trip that I’m a bit amazed at how easily everything has been coming together. Take the bus ticket for the first leg, Phuket to Bangkok, for example. I’d planned today to simply visit the bus station and determine if the 501-baht fare I’d found mentioned online … Continue reading Angkor Trip 1: Bus Ticket and Currency Exchange
Mark Joseph Jochim 