Monthly Archives: September 2008

GOP show the Love

I am voting for Barack Obama.I’m a basketball player. Not good unless you count fouls as a plus in stopping the offense. Barack can hit the three. I’d be happy to play on his team and I’ve emailed my more conservative friends to vote against the grain for the N-word.Some of them are a little […]

Joke 1000 Baht Note

In 1942 the Bank of Thailand began the issuance of paper money in response to the shortage of metal during the Japanese Occupation. After the war coins once more served the nation as the currency of choice, but the 50 baht note were again reintroduced in 1985, with the 10 baht note replaced by a […]

Arthur Weinstein’s Memorial

Check on image to enlarge Sept 28 we celebrate the life and times of Arthur Weinstein.

Water Devils of Thailand

Pattaya was surprised by a 300 meter-high water spout bearing down on the city from the Gulf. Beach vendors and tourists dashed to safety while the funnel of doom spun across the water before the Elephant’s Trunk or nguang cháang spent out its fury. No longtime residents could recall ever seeing a sea disaster off […]

Thaksin’s Beard

Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat has assume power for the PPP. He has spoken with PAD leaders to reach an accord on the future of his leadership, but has yet to comment on his familial connection to Thai fugitive from justice Shinawatra Thaksin. The answer is his blood link to Potajam Thaksin, the ex-PM’s wife. Expect […]