Rouyn/QC/CAN in SEA. Curious, lazy. Passionate about Politics & International Affairs, Tech, Lang., Sourdough, Belgian beers, History, Music, Dark humor, etc.
In a small restaurant in front of our condo in Phra Khanong: "If you are not wearing a mask, wait 14 days in front of the shop to make sure you don't have any symptoms before you can order. If you want faster service, wear a mask."
Danish women are posting videos of themselves partying while tagging Finnish PM Sanna Marin to show support after the absolutely ridiculous backlash she faced when a video of her dancing at a party was leaked. Love this!
@KyivPost
We need to clearly differentiate Russian people from the Russian dictatorship. These are two quite different things. With so many Russians braving their governement and protesting in more than 50 Russian cities now, I find this in very poor taste. I don't think this is helping.
@StephieCaza
@Vadeboncoeur_Al
Je suis à Bangkok. Tout le monde porte le masque. On n'a plus aucun nouveau cas recensé depuis 35 jours dans tout le pays. 58 morts depuis le début de la crise. La résistance au masque est carrément idiote et dangereuse.
@AnindraPrt
Yes, I had figured that out :) We were just walking around the city and my wife thought it would be funny to take a few pics like this! No offense intended! Haha!
That's it. I think I found it. The best English translation of a Thai menu so far. My top items:
- A lampshade is broken;
- Mix a fingernail;
- Show off the North;
- The Tiny;
- Boil Family name of meat, Chinese;
- Keep the pig
I dare you to find a better menu than this. GO!
My friend Suriya is leaving TH in 2 days. Moving to AUS with his wife & 2 kids. Found a great job for a reputable mining co. and will provide top education for his kids. He will be missed dearly. Friendships like this don't come often. Cherish them. I allowed myself a few เบียร์.
Clarification: I didn't take this picture, it was posted on a random group on Facebook without any credits, sadly. Amazing shot indeed, but I had nothing to do with it, just sharing the beautiful photograph :)
@jacktla
I remember the first time my girlfriend explained to me how the rooster call sounded in Thai... I couldn't stop laughing. Then I remembered that in French we say "Cocorico".
Flying to Rouyn, QC, CAN on Wed. 33 hours transit BKK-NRT-YUL-YUY. Gonna spend some time with Dad, as Dr just told me he doesn't have too long. Suffered a massive Esophageal varice rupture 2 days ago, from severe cirrhosis. Liver & heart are basically done. Take care BKK friends.
Dad got discharged from the hospital today. Liver is dead (Severe cirrhosis). He will keep drinking, opting for slow suicide. His choice, got nothing to say. Dillema now is should I go back to TH or wait for the funeral in a few months. Alcohol is a fucking poison. Fuck me.
@Vadeboncoeur_Al
@Gamami
J'habite Bangkok. Tout le monde ou presque porte le masque. Obligatoire dans les transports publics et commerces depuis le début de la pandémie. On a moins de 60 morts depuis janvier en Thaïlande (70M. pop). J'étais choqué par le rejet du masque au QC et ailleurs en mars/avril.
This is probably my favorite place in the whole of Thailand. We come everytime we're in town. Chivit Thammada. The architecture, decor, views, atmosphere, old jazz music, bakery... Everything is simply perfect. In good company too!
That story yesterday about the 7 Thais who were picking up mushrooms in the jungle and accidentally crossed the border to Laos, got arrested but were given a Pfizer jab before being deported back to Thailand gave birth to my favorite Thai memes of 2021 so far.
Not the greatest quality pictures, but there were pillars of light in my hometown last night, a rare meteorological phenomenon which happens on very particular conditions (suspended ice crystals), either at dawn or dusk. Taken just before sunrise. (Québec, Canada). Impressive!
Usually Khaosod English is a pretty good place to get news. But honestly, the line about video games is the stupidest thing I have read in quite some time.
Did he enjoy taking warm showers, and walks in the park? How about his favorite food?
That boy was hearing voices, FFS.
UPDATE: The 14-year-old male gunman who killed 3 & injured 4 at posh Siam Paragon shopping mall in the heart of Bangkok told police a voice in him instructed him to shoot. He is an avid video gamer.
#Thailand
#WhatsHappeningInThailand
#siamparagon
#พารากอน
Headed to Bumrungrad Hospital tomorrow. A couple from my hometown are both in ICU with a bad case of Dengue Fever. 2 kids are being taken care of by a nurse, as the parents can't manage them. Caught the virus in Chiang Mai, where doctors said there's a recent surge. Stay safe!
Holidays in Chiang Rai with the brother in law started well but came to an abrupt end when he got completely wasted and called me a ควาย, flashed his middle finger in my face out of the blue. I ignored the fool but not my wife who tore him a new one in front of the whole family.