Good Morning Andaman radio script: 2013 June 17

Good morning, it’s Monday, June 17, 2013 ! Just past the hour of 8am here in Phuket, Thailand… Traffic…rain, yep yep coming up with the weather report in just a bit… interesting show – it may be Monday, but I … Continue reading

The Quantum Leaper dilemma

One of the best TV shows of all time, in the Siamerican’s humble opinion, is a Sci-fi series called Quantum Leap.  Comprising a total of five seasons, the show is about a quantum physicist in the near- future (though our … Continue reading

The end of 2012: The serpent of 2013 sneaks up

It’s the final day of the Common Era’s 2,012th year. The roar of the passing year’s dragon has been loud, but now her time is nigh. While my comrades in Thailand are already welcoming 2013 – the year of the … Continue reading

Opinion: saying Goodbye to Phuket, for now

The following opinion piece was initially composed and intended to be published in the “Island View” opinion column of the Phuket Gazette weekly newspaper. However, the editor who oversees content and layout for that page decided not to publish it because the … Continue reading

Island View: Phuket Transportation situation not all that bad

The following opinion piece, conducted by the Siamerican, was initially published in the Island View column of the Phuket Gazette newspaper’s December 17-23, 2011 edition. MANY o’coffee break and lunch hour have dwindled away in what to me is rapidly becoming … Continue reading

Turning back 10 rainy seasons ago in Thailand

Outside the modern comfort of apartment life, the downpours sweeping through Phuket become more frequent and  increasingly heavier. This  final week of July, 2011 C.E. / 2554 B.E. has marked the start of another rainy season, which soon signals the Siamerican’s … Continue reading