Tag Archives: Pattaya

2014: Thailand 1: Pre-Election

Posted on February 1, 2014 by paquettepaul

My plane arrived at 11:00 pm in an uncertain city. My taxi driver, a woman (unheard of years ago) and I give each other a little language lesson for “detour” (ahm). As in, “There is a detour because of the … Continue reading →

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2011- Entry 1: Bangkok

Posted on August 1, 2011 by paquettepaul

 Well, this trip started out interestingly enough… Got here and developed the usual rash on my leg. Get this every year within a few days of arrival and then it just as quickly disappears. And it never returns until the … Continue reading →

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2010- Entry 1: Here and There and All Around

Posted on August 1, 2010 by paquettepaul

I got to JFK and the atendant said, “I’m sorry, Mr. Paquette, but this flight is overbooked!” Before I could say, “And this affects me how?” she smiled and said, “So we have to upgrade you to business class.”   OHHHHHHHHHH! … Continue reading →

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2008- Entry 2: The First Days of Wandering

Posted on August 2, 2008 by paquettepaul

The Ambassador Hotel, my usually haunt, is undergoing renovations. The lobby is all covered up and they are using the other side of the building near the conference halls temporarily as a reception area. The only problem is that sometimes … Continue reading →

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2005: Entry 10: Study in Contrasts– Sukhotai and Pattaya

Posted on August 10, 2005 by paquettepaul

The last time I was in Sukhotai was about 1975 on a school trip! The Thai “thiow” (trip) involves taking a whirlwind tour of just about everywhere possible in a set amount of time. It also means you acquire all … Continue reading →

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