StampCat Stamps is another fairly new YouTube channel that had escaped my radar up to now. The videos are hosted by Lisa Berthin, a young lady who is completely new to philately. During the pandemic, she decided one day to simply start collecting stamps. Her first video -- shot in mid-February 2021 -- features the … Continue reading Stamps on the Tube Ep. 2: StampCat Stamps
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The Great Phuket Town Flood of 2022
This is NOT the post I had planned for today, Sunday the 16th of October 2022. In Phuket Town, Sunday evenings are reserved for the popular Walking Street known locally as Lard Yai. I highly doubt that tonight's event will go ahead, however. It has been raining here for weeks. It is the Monsoon Season, … Continue reading The Great Phuket Town Flood of 2022
Stamps on the Tube Ep.1: Ted Talks Stamps
One of the inconsistencies with YouTube is that it doesn't always display the date a particular video was uploaded. So, I cannot tell you when the first episode of Ted Talks Stamps first aired. I can tell you that Ted Tyszka started his YouTube channel in February 2020 and that Episode 1 has been there … Continue reading Stamps on the Tube Ep.1: Ted Talks Stamps
Thainess Part 3: King, Nationalism & Religion
The Monarchy Thailand is a constitutional monarchy, and the royal family is revered throughout the country. The previous King -- Bhumibol Adulyadej, better known in the West as Rama IX -- was especially beloved for his six decades of public service and humble demeanor. Following his death in October 2016, his son Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama … Continue reading Thainess Part 3: King, Nationalism & Religion
Mark Joseph Jochim 