The Siamerican

Siamese American – Thailand USA port of paralell propagation

Moving to Rangsit for New Job after next month

Farewell to the month of March, greetings to the full-on Thai summer that comes with April! March 2010 represents yet another month beginning and ending on the full moon, as is anticipated for April and May, before things get back to random wack in June.  If you recall the January and February both started and [...]

Happy Valentines Day – Chinese New Year 2010

The good thing about Chinese New Years falling on Valentine’s Day for those of us who don’t have hot dates is we can play stupid, greeting the opposite sex with a Happy (Lunar) New Year instead of facing the dialogue of lacking romances; besides, who needs such love on a new moon? Today was a [...]

First Full Moon of the year, February 2010 Ensues

The last day of the first month has arrived and departed with the passing of 2010’s first full moon, marking the midpoint of the third month of the Thai lunar calendar. In two weeks time, this moon shall have waned into nothingness, a new month which will coincide with Chinese New Years on the same [...]

Settling in Cool November. 2009 Wanes.

his literal-visual entry marks three weeks moved into the new SCBKK (South Central Bangkok) pad. Adapting has proved to be smooth, credited in part to the upgraded commodities: Water Heater, Cable LCD television, and fridge.

One Month Post Operation Update: Recovery and Academic Break

Now counting one month since the big operation, the first term of Thai academic schedule has ended, coinciding with midterm break of the international college calendar; University studies scheduled to commence on Monday the 19th, queuing return to school for second term teaching preparations and planning on the 20th, I’ve earned a twelve day (paid) [...]

Summer Shifting: Life Carries On

Alas, exams have been completed as of last week. Assuming nothing went wrong and all classes were passed, SW will be at 90 out of 129 credits for a bachelor’s degree in communication arts, remaining thirteen classes expected to be finished within 2010, knock on wood.

English Teamwork Camp in Saraburi Province: The Sandbox Team @ Muaklek Paradise Resort

Exactly one week prior to the publishing of this entry, Sunday, November 2nd, 2008, the Siamerican Wanderer had departed Bangkok to settle at Muak-lek Paradise Resort in Saraburi province, central Thailand for a five night, five day draining yet fulfilling outing; the long hot days and cool short nights in the wooded foothills nearing Kao [...]

Bangkok University Final Examinations: Educational Assessment Evaluation

The end of the second term of academic year 2007 / 2550 (even though it’s already a third into 2008 / 2551) has finally arrived. All classes finished last week. The Siamerican has four exams from today, Tuesday to Thursday, followed by two more next week to seal the term away into a memorable and [...]

Stepping down as a teacher to become a student, transition crossroads and struggles

I have until October 31 to reinstate my student status if I am to continue University studies come January. The current teaching phase for the Siamerican Wanderer in Samut Songkhram is in its waning days. As of Tuesday, the schedule will be free from teaching, remaining only a few content writing projects on my plate [...]