Monthly Archives: June 2006

World Cup versus Tiger Woods

June 18, 2006 – 6:54 am

Tiger Woods failed to make the cut for the US Open was on the minds of many Americans this weekend, instead of the US Team’s game against Italy. I was at a barbecue with 25 people. The game was on and I was the only one watching. No one even asked about the game. “You [...]

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Pattaya property boom bust?

June 18, 2006 – 6:44 am

Ten years ago Pattaya was a forgotten resort. Its name was synonymous with fat German tourists frequenting go-go bars. Somehow in the last three years they city has shucked that image and property developers invested big money into housing estates aimed at the foreign retiree market. Only they forgot one thing. Foreigners can’t own land [...]

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World Cup Madness in Pattaya

June 14, 2006 – 10:56 am

Something about the World Cup heightens the degree of macho blood in men’s blood. Fights are common between friends and profligate amongst rival fans. Last night two Brits pummeled a fellow Teabag over whether the UK would knock Australia out of the competition. The Aussies’ win over Japan has increased the possibility of this match, [...]

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Holy World Cup behavior in Cambodia

June 13, 2006 – 11:19 am

The supreme Buddhist monk in Cambodia has advised that monks watching the World Cup should refrain from the applauding or cheering too loudly. “Monks must set an example of calm for the people.” Perhaps they can foster serenity for the frenzied sports enthusiasts by using more decorous gesture. Chanting ‘OM’ if you’re nervous. Meditating on [...]

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World Cup Fever in Thailand – No crime

June 10, 2006 – 1:44 pm

Yesterday the World Cup kicked off and not a single crime was committed in the nation of smiles. Police sat at checkpoints throughout Pattaya without being able to collect a single baht from motorists violating the traffic laws. Investigators predict that over 1.5 million students will gamble lunch money on the games. Noodle shop owners [...]

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