New curfew: Midnight-4am
A blog about life in rural Isaan and our business, Crystal Hill Garden Resort. There is also information on Isaan and why it inspired me. Photos of Isaan and other parts of Thailand.
Wednesday, 28 May 2014
Friday, 23 May 2014
Thursday, 22 May 2014
Low Season Fares with Bangkok Airways
Bangkok Airways sells a “Mid-Year Break”promotion for travel on
selected domestic and international routes during June to September this
year.
The one-way promotional fares, inclusive of airport taxes and surcharges, ex-Bangkok, start at Bt1,090 to Udon Thani.
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The one-way promotional fares, inclusive of airport taxes and surcharges, ex-Bangkok, start at Bt1,090 to Udon Thani.
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Tuesday, 20 May 2014
Marshall Law Imposed
The Royal Thai Army on Tuesday declared martial law across the
crisis-gripped kingdom to restore order following months of
anti-government protests that have left 28 people dead and hundreds
wounded.
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Tuesday, 13 May 2014
Wednesday, 7 May 2014
Charter court: Yingluck out
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Thai News
The Constitutional Court has ruled Yingluck Shinawatra's prime ministerial status at an end because the transfer of Thawil Pliensri was illegal.
It ruled that she was no longer qualified under Sections 266-268 of the Constitution.
It ruled on the second of the three points at 1.34pm on Wednesday.
So what will be the next move......
Monday, 5 May 2014
Find The Treasure Within
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eBooks
A collection of frequent questions and answers from the Dharma talks of Seon master Daehaeng. These cover basic issues such as why life feels empty, how to become a more spiritual person, why life seems unfair, and is there such a thing as previous lives. Her answers are very down to earth, and filled with a deep sense of non-duality.
Seon Master Daehaeng(1927-2012) was a highly respected Korean Buddhist nun and seon master. She taught monks as well as nuns, and made laypeople a particular focus of her efforts. She taught people how to take all the stuff of our daily life and use it for spritual practice, and she emphasized relying upon the eternally bright Buddha-nature that is within all of us.
Sunday, 4 May 2014
An Extraordinary Life
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eBooks
A betting man visiting Cardiff in Wales and meeting a baby Brian Twinney in 1936 would have given very long odds on him making it into his teens, let alone being 78 years old and living with his family in the north of Thailand. For this is a survival story, just as much as tales of shipwrecks or walks across Antarctica.
Everything was against the young Brian making it through any sort of life. He came from a family that made dysfunctional much too feeble a word to describe it. His baby sister, Eral, was dead at seventeen months from pneumonia. As a child during the war he learned how to steal out of the docks in order to feed his siblings. As a young man he spent time in prison.
Yet Brian Twinney even with his lack of education had a natural aptitude to work with both his hands and his brain. Born into different circumstances he could well have been a noted entrepreneur or leader of a giant corporation. In many ways this isn't only a survival story, but also a success story. I think you will find his story fascinating.
Price: $3.95 USD
Saturday, 3 May 2014
How Does One Dress to Buy Dragonfruit? True Stories of Expat Women in Asia
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eBooks
In this collection, twenty-six women reveal the truth about expatriate life in modern East Asia through original works of memoir and creative non-fiction. Their experiences are varied and unique, demonstrating that expat women's lives go far beyond the stereotypical. The writers hail from a dozen different countries and walks of life. Some are well-known; others are fresh voices adding nuance to the expat conversation. Through deeply personal accounts, they explore what they have learned about themselves and the world through their lives abroad. Together, they create a portrait of the modern expatriate experience that will both resonate and inspire.
Price: $9.99 US
Friday, 2 May 2014
Walking Through Bangkok's European Heritage
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eBooks
Bangkok is one of the most vibrant cities in the world. Famous for its food, shopping, and nightlife. It also has a rich European-influenced history, with some relics still remaining in the architecture of a variety of well-known tourist attractions, as well as a few that are off the beaten track.
This do-it-yourself step-by-step guide is aimed at those who have a few days to spend discovering the charms of Bangkok and enjoy the challenge of independent sightseeing, mainly on foot. The nice aspect to this guide is that almost wherever you go when following it, there will be a food outlet, a restaurant, or a café where you can stop, rest, revive, and watch the Thai world go by while you plan your next move.
By the time you’ve finished, you’ll probably know some parts of Bangkok better than the locals.
eBook Price: $3.95 USD
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