Archive for the 'family matters' Category

Moped Freight Truck Freak Accident on Thai Highway: Gruesome Blood and Guts Death Reality Check

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

If you got a weak stomach, take a few deep breaths before continuing…
 
The witnesses, descriptions, images, and critique regarding death that follow might shake/stir your innards a bit, but none-the-less, should be held as a prime reinforcement factor for insight, focus, and ultimately a true determination and dedication for harmonious survival and persistence in [...]

Farang Thai citizens: Caucasians and foreign national acquiring Thai Nationality – Citizenship

Monday, February 18th, 2008

One of the biggest questions that lingers among foreign residents in Thailand–wannabe and legit alike–is in regards to the possibility of legally and eternally residing in the proclaimed Land of Smiles. For these farang (ฝรัง = Caucasian-white ethnic people in Thai language), as well as other non-Thai ethnic groups in Thailand, obtaining Thai citizenship [...]

Siamericans’ Triumphs in Thailand: Family bonds–Roots, Present, and Future Thai Americans

Friday, January 4th, 2008

At last, the legacy of Siamerican ancestors unfolds into the next wave of destined manifest; A branch of the Siamerican Wanderer’s Thai American’s beloved kin has finally ventured to the motherland for their first time–not to be the last and only according to the scriptures.
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Loi Kratong (Loy Krathong) Thai holiday: Respecting the Water spirits in Phetchaburi province at Thailand’s rivers and oceans

Sunday, November 25th, 2007

With the passing of last Saturday came the full moon of the 12th Thai lunar month (usually in November) which marks one of Thailand’s most popular traditional holidays–Loy Kratong (also spelt Loi Kratong), where in the moonlit hours, after the sun has gone down until the peak of midnight, couples, families, and friends head [...]

Exodus Phuket-Back up to Central Thailand: 2007’s final phase

Sunday, November 4th, 2007

Last Thursday, October 29, I waved goodbye to my son, who was in his grandma’s arms crying–assuming I was just going out for fun, as he loves to ‘go out’, usually which has been on the bicycle or walking around the neighborhood pointing at the large trucks and machines that mesmerize him.
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Too Technology Dependent: Pen’s rare precedence over keyboard

Wednesday, September 12th, 2007

The Last Resort
After calling both my aunts in seek of my brother’s most recent number, to no avail, I finally sucked it in and pulled out a pen to compose a snail mail letter! Left with no other choice, I needed to get in touch with my half brother whom which I haven’t talked with [...]

American relatives to visit Thailand

Sunday, September 9th, 2007

Ive received wonderful news recently. My sister confirmed that she had bought her families plane tickets to fly out here at the end of December. A much anticipated visit, it will be her and her family’s first time to Thailand, and the first time that I’ve had direct family from the states come to visit [...]