PPP, the reincarnation of Thaksin Shinawatra and same as it ever was...

Well...it looks like it's the same as it ever was here in Thailand. After a peaceful military coup, new constitution, law suits and the closing of bars for the new elections - The proxy party of deposed PM Thaksin Shinawatra is in power.



Which just goes to say that things really don't change in Thailand on a political and social level; no matter what goes on...I just hope that with all the hyperbole since the last election and coup, that Thailand can get on the road to real progress. Real progress to benefit all the people of this wonderful country I now call home. And as far as Thaksin Shinawatra goes...he has allegedly done some really bad things and he should be tried. Failure to do so will only bring continued division...I hope this doesn't stay the same...

Sek Loso puts on a great show for Chiang-Rai!

Last night Sek Loso and band rolled into town to put on an outstanding show for the students and people of Chiang-Rai. The opening bands were pretty good too! Before Sek-Loso's performance, the crowd was treated to performances by the CRU(Chiang-Rai University) Chamber Orchestra, The Eric Clapton Ghost Band and the CRU Rock Band.

Sek and company opened the show with their perennial favorite song among all followers - Maibai Pantip(don't go to Pantip Plaza). They then ensued with a string of their hits while the crowd rocked, danced and sang along. The sound was thumping loud and the mix well done. With security provided by the ever courteous Thai Army, this show will go down as one of the best shows to happen in the area in quite some time. A huge thank you to Chiang-Rai Rajabhat University for bringing Sek and his band to Chiang-Rai. Attached is a small video clip - An apology for the quality.

Jingle-Bells, Sek Loso and an upcoming election

This weekend and next weekend in Chiang-Rai will be a bummer for holiday revelers. Bars, restaurants and clubs will not be allowed to sell alcohol. That's right folks, just in time for the holidays! And why? Because it's voting time. You see, in Thailand, alcohol is deemed interfering with people's clarity in electing their public officials. Hmm...sounds sketchy to me, they must of been inebriated when they selected the election date; but then again I can't vote, so I guess it's bootleg satellite TV, corn on the cob and the internet...

On the 19th of December, Sek Loso plays the Chiang-Rai Rajabhat University campus. Guess he's not so busy these days after his busted attempt to make it big abroad. And, after his incident in New York awhile ago.

No worries, we like Sek Loso because he rocks! We're going to try to make it to the show!

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This little corner of the internet is to bring to you the latest happenings with people, places and events in Chiang-Rai Thailand. Sure, you can look up where to stay and what to do on the internet in Chiang-Rai - But can you find out when a new establishment is opened or closed? Can you find out if establishments are open at all? What about the Pineapple-Festival? There are all kinds of quirky, interesting things happening in Chiang-Rai, and it needs to be mentioned for all to know. Because if it isn't, then someone around here may just be missing out!