Jungle Snakes
There are a lot of snakes in Thailand and most are not friendly. Here is what I have learned. It all goes back to living in a tropical...
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George
Jul 22, 20183 min read
Immigration
I have been fortunate enough to have met people from various countries and different walks of life. Most of them have been decent folks...
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George
Jul 20, 20181 min read
Where's your Phone?
I'm placing the blame of smart phones squarely on the shoulders of Bates County, Missoura. Why? Because one of the earliest descriptions...
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George
Jul 13, 20182 min read
A Dumb Idea in Thailand
My original idea was to build a Colorado mountain lake. Sorta. There would be a rock waterfall surrounded by a lush forest, birds...
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George
Jul 7, 20182 min read
Taking a Chance
Should I get in a Bangkok taxi that has Buddha amulets hanging from the rearview mirror? I’ve had this debate in my head for several...
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George
Jun 29, 20182 min read
Electricity in the Jungle
I enjoy the winters in Thailand and this year the cool season was fantastic. It lasted about two weeks. Yes, Thailand does get hot....
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George
Jun 10, 20182 min read
Horse Racing
At the age of 62, I have experienced a 1st. I went to a horse track in Bangkok, just like the ones I saw in the movies in the 1960s....
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George
Jun 5, 20182 min read
Thai Lottery
Gambling in Thailand is illegal. Will, that is not really true as some gambling is allowed. A person can play the lottery or go to the...
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George
May 29, 20182 min read
Karma
This true Life event was written in 2011. Growing up in rural Missoura the only maids that I knew about were dressed in black and white...
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George
May 29, 20182 min read
Unsolved Mysteries in Thailand
About four feet underneath my feet are bricks scattered throughout our three acres here in north central Thailand. A lot of bricks and...
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George
May 26, 20181 min read
Velocipedes
There are more bicycles in the world than cars. It is estimated that there are one billion bicycles in the World. China has about 400...
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George
May 21, 20182 min read
Thailand Elephants
Elephants have been a symbol of Thai culture for centuries. They were on one of the 1st national flags and are often seen in art,...
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George
May 7, 20182 min read
Thailand Firefighters
Many of the unsung heroes of Thailand are both the paid and volunteer fire fighters. The Fire Department headquarters is located in City...
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George
May 1, 20182 min read
Cock Fighting in Thailand
From Bangkok to remote rural villages in the mountains, roosters can often be heard crowing. Why? Well, they ain’t for eating. They are...
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George
Apr 24, 20181 min read
Mangos can Kill
I’m thinking mangos can kill. I’ll explain why in a minute. Thais will often eat mangos served raw with salt, chili or soy sauce. Some...
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George
Apr 7, 20182 min read
Merica n' Thailand
Quite often I see Thais wearing clothes with an American symbol, a sports team logo or some small town, USA celebration displayed. I...
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George
Mar 3, 20182 min read
Laundry
Thailand has some of the cleanest people that I have seen in my travels. Plenty of water and sunshine must be the key, as there is plenty...
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George
Feb 13, 20182 min read
Blocked in Thailand
I have FB friends with various backgrounds living throughout the world and I often scroll through the various postings that these people...
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George
Feb 7, 20181 min read
Artists
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit a Thai artist at his studio. Jirawat Phirasant is well known in Thailand’s Art world and he also...
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George
Jan 11, 20182 min read
Good Fences Make Good Neighbors
Before a person builds a house in Thailand, they need to know where their land boundary is. Exactly. Sorta. And just like in Missoura, a...
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